Malaysia and UAE seal investment deals to overcome food shortage

Malaysia attracted USD108.34 million (AED397.94 million) in potential trade and investments during the Sustainable Agriculture Week at EXPO 2020 Dubai.

Bio-based polyamides with low water absorption

Avient launches NymaxTM BIO low water absorption and bio-based polyamides

Solvay plans to split into 2 independent companies

Solvay plans to unlock value by exploring a separation into two independent publicly listed companies: SpecialtyCo and EssentialCo

MISTA launches the platform's first plant-based customer-ready product

MISTA members: AAK, Chr. Hansen, Givaudan and Ingredion co-create a plant-based yogurt base that can improve speed to market.

MULTIVAC traysealer has wide range of uses

The compact and fully automatic T 305 from MULTIVAC is designed for packing small and medium-sized batches in the food sector, as well as for quick product changes.

Fi Asia 2022 to take place in Jakarta and Bangkok

The 25th edition of Fi Asia is scheduled to take place in Jakarta from 7-9 September, and in Bangkok from 5-7 October 2022.

tna solutions turns 40

Global food processing and packaging specialist, tna solutions, celebrates 40 years of revolutionary innovations by reaffirming its commitment to people, the planet and the prosperity of the local communities and regions in which it operates.

GlobalData on FSSAI's health star rating for packaged foods

Given that health labelling influences the purchasing decisions of Indian consumers, the FSSAI's health star rating will drive the consumer and retailer shift towards healthier foods with higher star ratings, says GlobalData.

Fooditive to secure EFSA approval for sweetener

Dutch company, Fooditive is gearing up for a Novel Food licence from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for its sweetener made from apple and pear side streams.

Davis-Standard ingenuity for high-growth markets

At Chinaplas, Davis-Standard will promote its equipment solutions for Asia’s high-growth markets.

Saving the future of chocolate: New research aims to stop loss of cacao plant

Chocolate is made from cacao beans, and research shows that 20 - 40 percent of the world's cacao beans are lost to cacao plant diseases.

World Expo of Packaging Industry rescheduled to September 27 – 29, 2022

WEPACK (World Expo of Packaging Industry) was postponed from its original April date and will now take place from September 27–29, 2022, in Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an New Exhibition Hall).