K-beauty brand secures USDA plant variety protection

RIMAN’s Giant BYoungPool™, a plant whose active compounds are used in skincare products, has been granted 20-year Plant Variety Protection (PVP) by the US Department of Agriculture.

Recyclable IRIS Dropper unveiled

Meiyume has introduced an aluminum packaging innovation under the IRIS range.

Global snack market reaches USD 693 billion in retail sales

Among key findings stated in Euromonitor's latest report, snack innovation is driving the convergence of industry verticals

BASF completes sale of ingredients business to LDC

BASF and Louis Dreyfus Company complete sale and purchase transaction for BASF’s Food and Health Performance Ingredients business

EMO 2025 is pushing AI and automation for greater competitiveness in global industry

The whole world of metalworking – for five days, Hannover was the venue for EMO, the world's leading trade fair for production technology.

How Seco’s digital tools drive smarter manufacturing and sustainable operations

This article highlights how Seco is leveraging digital tools to enhance both customer efficiency and internal sustainability. It covers the launch of the Seco Component Guidance application, which delivers instant tooling recommendations from 3D models, and the Sustainability Assessment Tool, designed to help Seco’s production sites track and advance their environmental and social goals. Together, these initiatives showcase Seco’s commitment to driving smarter manufacturing and building a more s

Go with the flow of the blue beauty movement

Adopting the principles of the Blue Beauty movement will allow brands to harness new market opportunities in sustainable beauty and personal care

Diing Kuen to demonstrate 3-layer blown film line at K 2025

Diing Kuen brings its 3-layer blown film line to K 2025. The machine is ideal for the production of frozen food film structure.

Healthy growth and immunity top mothers’ infant formula wish list

Healthy growth and immunity are the health benefits most likely to influence mothers’ purchases of infant or toddler formula, a global survey for Arla Foods Ingredients has found.

Traditional herbal extracts in modern food & beverage formulation

Science, sustainability, and synergy make traditional medicinal herbs relevant today.

Expanding global manufacturing base for flexible packaging

Sandeep Dutta, President North America of Cosmo Films, explains about the expansion at the Chicago facility and how this strategically positioned site serves the North American markets.

Vietnam targets breakthroughs in global value chains

Vietnam is positioning itself for a strategic leap in global manufacturing, shifting from low-value assembly to higher-value capabilities, original manufacturing, and stronger integration into international supply chains.

Mazda to Invest ฿5 billion to make Thailand its electrified compact SUV hub

Mazda Motor Corp. has announced a ฿5 billion (US$150 million) investment to position Thailand as its manufacturing hub for electrified compact sport utility vehicles (SUVs).

AI and machine vision drive growth in APAC machine tending robots

The Asia-Pacific machine tending robots market is set for robust growth, projected to rise from US$6.71 billion in 2024 to US$18.23 billion by 2034, reflecting a strong CAGR of 10.5%.

Mastering high-volume hole making

High-volume hole making is a skill that is acquired by overcoming driller's pain such as tool wear, uneven hole quality, and downtime. Sandvik Coromant’s CoroDrill DE10 eliminates such driller's pain and increases productivity and accuracy even when dealing with hard steels and super alloys.

Nextida GC® collagen supports healthy insulin response

Rousselot features collagen innovation, Nextida® GC at SupplySide Global 2025 (booth 6443)

From the first instances of data recording to AI applications

Digitalisation took the spotlight at EMO Hannover 2025, highlighting ongoing shifts in production tech. Though rooted in 1960s CNC systems, today’s trends—like AI, IoT, and Industry 4.0—raise a key question: how can companies adopt digitalisation in the most practical and cost-effective way?

Custom motion control components elevate medical equipment design

Partnering with motion control experts boosts reliability, performance, and speed in medical device development. Precision components like gas springs and actuators ensure safe, ergonomic operation—crucial for patient safety, caregiver efficiency, and long-term durability in today’s healthcare equipment.

Machines will think along with us in the future

AI took center stage at EMO Hannover 2025, showing its real-world impact on machine tools and manufacturing. No longer experimental, AI is now key to smarter production, efficient maintenance, and adapting to skills shortages—emerging as a vital strategy for industry survival.

HSG Laser accelerates intelligent manufacturing

In laser processing, precision and speed are key. HSG Laser showcases its tech leadership with two milestones: launching the Nozzle Visual Aligner in Japan and hosting a Korea Open House. These events reflect HSG’s drive for innovation and localised service across Asia-Pacific manufacturing.