In China for China

As an American company with operations in 17 countries and sales and technical offices in worldwide, Lubrizol isn't required to publish financial statements or inform the public of the cost of its investments in Asia. It's apparent from the raft of investments in Asia Pacific, however, that Lubrizol considers the region a significant source of revenue – which totalled $6.1 billion globally in 2012.

AXION gets new extruder to raise output

The newly commissioned equipment is a Davis Standard 6" extruder, which began production on December 13, 2013.

5 days of Gulfood in 2014

The region’s major food show is clearing the decks for its launch in 2014.

Clean profits

Biogas production from anaerobic reactors to treat wastewater effluent doubles environmental and profitability benefits

Deeper engagement needed in sub-Saharan Africa

IN A report titled, “How global companies can help sub-Saharan Africa reach its F&A potential,” Rabobank recommends that food and agri (F&A) companies engage further with the region by acting as significant catalysts in sub-Saharan Africa’s F&A development. The Bank has set out four zones of opportunities and five keys to success to improve Africa’s F&A capacity and help it meet the world’s increasing need for food.

New growth prospects for the GCC

Manufacturers focus on food safety, sustainability and innovation

Luxe and Limited

Standout designs for luxury packaging are big winners at Pentawards 2013

Sustainable diets for Africa

Bioversity’s Bruce Cogill sheds light on food sustainability, in this report by CRISTINA DOUTHWAITE.

Low-fat chocolate

ADM Company says it has taken away 95% of fat from its cocoa powder without changing taste and colour. The product, D-00-ZR, enhances the quality of formulations where fat can have an undesirable effect, such as protein foam based confectionery and bakery products. With it, consumers can develop low-calorie, flavourful food with lower saturated fat content.

Natural and nutritive

AMANDINE DE SANTI of Naturex speaks with RIA MENDOZA on natural flavouring trends

Philippines’ plastics industry remains upbeat

The plastics industry in the Philippines faces optimistic prospect with the entry of foreign companies into the country. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said that last year during the technical consultation on the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA), the Philippines’ plastics industry would benefit from the entry of Japanese printer manufacturers as these foreign companies would need raw materials for packaging, which would present opportunities for the plastic.

Growing beyond expectations

As evidenced by the presence of 3,218 exhibitors from all over the globe, K in Düsseldorf remains the most important event for the plastics and rubber industry and the perfect channel to establish and expand business contacts. The upturn experienced in the sector for months now, along with the confidence of companies in showing their pioneering product innovations for all sections of the value-added chain, raised justified hopes of a good fair and brisk post-fair business. Exhibitors reported un