Philippines ships annatto to Viet Nam

Exports of annatto from producers in southern Philippines reach 20 metric tonnes.

Clariant and Connell Brothers sign distribution agreement

Clariant signs agreement with Connell Brothers for Australian distribution of additives

Bobst Manchester to hold Open House

The next generation BOBST General K5000 will be introduced at Bobst Manchester ‘s Open House on 15 October 2013

Spices and personality: any connection?

Is there a link between personality types and preference for spicy foods? A research from Pennsylvania State University finds out.

Pump maker extends machine tool life

India-based Aquasub Engineering is using Renishaw's QC20-W ballbar to reduce maintenance costs, increase capacity and reduce scrappage.

Durable, versatile crane in a compact design

The intelligent Konecranes CXT hoist concept combines space efficiency with high reliability and promises a long service life.

‘Green’ food packaging in China

China’s food packaging machinery industry is setting its sight on green packaging, China Food and Packaging Machinery Industry Association (CFPMA) secretary-general Chu Yufeng

LVMH bets big on Chinese local brand

LVMH-backed private equity fund L Capital Asia recently announced its plan to invest in Chinese domestic cosmetics brand Marubi, which LVMH hopes to propel into the global spotlight with a possible Dior partnership and Sephora distribution.

NPD Group now tracks online sales

NPD "BeautyTrends" Direct reports that in 2012, direct-to-consumer beauty sales increased 18 percent to $1.96 billion, compared to 2011.

Sulzer expands in China with new production, service plant

Swiss company Sulzer Metco recently opened up a new 12’000sqm facility in Shanghai’s Anting automotive hub.

Banner Engineering debuts at China’s leading packaging event

Banner’s sensing and detecting solutions for packaging production lines are at Stand 5H24 of ProPak China 2013

Hershey expands cocoa programme to Nigeria

The company will train 20,000 farmers in order to improve their product and increase income.