Nature in jars

Austria’s Darbo is the first food producer to invest in a Viscofill piston filler, writes OLIVER STEINER

Is treated wastewater safe for agriculture?

IN MANY arid parts of the world, treated sewage water is used to irrigate crops. Whilst a common practice, concerns about its health and environmental effects are often raised. Just how safe is it to consume vegetables grown in fields irrigated with recycled water?

Agriculture – a growing sector

WITH the world population expected to grow by 27% to 8.9 billion by 2050 and consumers in developing markets increasingly able to afford more and different foodstuffs, demand for agricultural products is certain to rise. You can’t open an agricultural publication today without seeing references to population growth and rising living standards, said Joe Woods, Fluid Power Segment manager, Americas for Trelleborg’s sealing products, who himself farms on a modest scale.

A verdant Qatar

As food consumption grows, Qatar seeks projects to increase its self-sufficiency, one of which is to useits resources to develop crops in the deserts

Cocoa bean market– sourcing strategy

In this two-part report,NISHANTH R* evaluates the global cocoa bean business

Berry Plastics design wins Tube of the Year award

Company receives award for the French’s Flavor Infuser for marinades

Madonna launches skin care line in Japan

Madonna has collaborated with MTG to launch the skin care line, MDNA Skin. The line was exclusively available at a pop-up store in the Ba-tsu Art Gallery in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan until Feb 23rd.

Latest patent reviews on hair care

Here we take a look at the latest patents on hair care.

Styron implements latex capacity expansion

Capacity expansion includes constructing new latex reactor at Zhangjiagang Site

Smithers Rapra China lab adds ECE R117 testing

As the company's customer base in China continues to expand, adding testing capability for the ECE R117 standard can support international tire manufacturers.

Addivant to set up first formulation center in China

The “Customer Formulation Center” in Shandong, China will come on stream on 1 August 2014

Styrolution to close Massachusetts plant

Capacity reduction in North American polystyrene business; expansion of offerings for EMEA