Ultrasound boosts quality of kefir

Ultrasound treatment shows positive effect on health properties of kefir, a fermented food that is already known for enhancing the immune system and bone health.

DuPont shares findings on HOWARU® Shape

Findings from a clinical study show link between metabolic health benefits of HOWARU® Shape and gut microbiome. 

Coffee training facility opens in Dubai

The Coffee Training Academy in Dubai opens its doors to the Middle East’s coffee retailers, baristas, and enthusiasts.  

SLM launches Additive.Designer software

This year SLM Solutions commercially launched the Additive.Designer® software platform at the formnext.

2018 ASEAN 2-Wheeler Manufacturing and Sustainability Summit

The 2018 ASEAN 2-Wheeler Manufacturing and Sustainability Summit held on December 3 & 4, 2018 at Crowne Plaza Jakarta Hotel in Indonesia recently concluded. 

Taiwan machine tool manufacturers Thailand visit

In November 2018, machine tool builders from Taiwan gathered to visit factories in Thailand organized by Taiwan’s CSD (Corporation Synergy Development Center and ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute) and supported by International Metalworking News for Asia’s Editor-in-Chief Kathryn Gerardino-Elagio. 

Go for healthier, sustainable packaging

The F&B packaging sector fast-tracks move toward healthier, sustainable packaging designs.  

Outlook 2019: Future prospects and challenges

Representatives from Davis-Standard, Frigel Asia Pacific, Shunde Kautex Plastics Technology, Fomtec, FRX Polymers and Electrolux reveal emerging trends in 2019

Booming restaurant sector in Middle East

Keeping pace with international foodservice trends and concepts, the restaurant industry in the Middle East is growing to reach an estimated value of USD29.3 billion by 2020.  

CP Kelco to expand pectin capacity

Speciality colloids manufacturer CP Kelco will increase its capacity for pectin by15% and employ new technology for pectin extraction.

Packaging solutions for produce

MULTIVAC joins Fruit Logistica 2019 (6-8 February 2019) to showcase its traysealer, thermoforming packaging machine, and sustainable solutions for fruit and vegetables.    

Barry Callebaut deal with Burton’s Biscuits

Barry Callebaut will supply 12,000 tonnes of chocolate and compound per year to Burton’s Biscuit Company.