Demand for nutraceutical ingredients to rise 7.2%

New study estimates demand to reach $30 billion by 2017

Tomato therapy: Engineered veggies target intestinal lipids, improve cholesterol

In an experiment with mice, UCLA researchers said that a genetically engineered tomato which mimics “good" cholesterol can reduce the negative effects of certain lipids.

Fresenius conference: Residues of Food Contact Materials in Food

Conference tackles legal developments related to food contact materials

An innovative App for perfume recommendation

Perfumance, an innovative perfume recommendation app is launched just in time for the holiday season. It's designed to help shoppers find the right fragrance.

New composites that can regenerate when damaged

With polymer gel that heals itself, a proposal has been put forth to develop new composites that can regenerate when damaged.

Big 5: Borouge presents solutions for building and civil infrastructure

The Big 5 provided Borouge with an opportunity to demonstrate its latest offerings in PP-R, PP-RCT, PP-B, BorECO? and BorSafe? solutions, technologies and services.

Smithers Rapra China lab gets key ISO accreditation

The Smithers Rapra Suzhou, China lab joins the Smithers Tire & Wheel Test Center in Ravenna, Ohio in being an ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited supplier of dynamic tire testing.

Wacker plans expansion of its China facllity

The company eyes expansion of dispersible polymer powder production capacity in Nanjing.

Europe's converted flexible packaging market exceeds €21 billion

A new report which profiles 50 companies, shows the market is bigger than previous estimates

Salt of the Earth releases sustainability report

The company publishes its first sustainability report for 2012, according to Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G3.1 standard to level B GRI checked. This indicates every aspect of sustainability has been covered.

Oerlikon Leybold, Vacuummash join forces to expand in the CIS

Global manufacturer of vacuum pumps and systems, Oerlikon has signed a contract with Vacuummash for the distribution of its products in the Commonwealth of Independent States.

METALEX 2013 posts 70,837 audited attendants

The 27th edition of METALEX ended with remarkable records. About 70,837 trade visitors crowded the seven exhibition halls including Super Dome and Basement Area to explore the offerings by 2,700 brands from 50 countries and nine International Pavilions.