indometal set for bigger return in 2014

With just over a year to the next edition of indometal, the international metal and steel trade fair for Southeast Asia is set for an even bigger second staging as it targets more than 300 top international companies from more than 30 countries.

Top trends: Waste reduction and regaining trust

“Waste Not Want Not” and “You Can Trust Us” top the Innova Market Insights’ food & beverage Top 10 Trends list for 2014.

An international platform

COSME TOKYO 2013 (2nd Int’l Cosmetics Trade Fair) was successfully held in Japan in June. By opening a gate to the Japanese & Asian cosmetics market and showcasing the latest cosmetics and cosmetic ingredients and technologies from all around the world, this year’s show has achieved even greater success.

Beauty Companies in Asia Pacific

The Asia Pacific region is the biggest market for beauty and personal care sales in the world in 2012 with sales of $122 billion, followed by Western Europe, according to Euromonitor International. The top five countries for beauty sales in the region are Japan, China, South Korea, India, and Thailand.

The Serac Group contributes to Chobani’s industrial success

A booming manufacturer, Chobani is investing heavily in production equipment.

Sun care packaging: Differences between West and East

As today’s consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the need to use sun care products that offer protection from both UVA and UVB rays, now is a good time to consider sun care, and its packaging. The packaging of sun care products plays a very important role as consumers require convenience in terms of application and usage.

Outsourcing Beauty: Signed, Sealed and Delivered

Contract manufacturers are currently experiencing increased popularity, but it’s important for brand owners to lay out what they need and go with the manufacturer that best fulfills those needs

Latest Patent Reviews

Natural-active-containing products are gaining increasingly popular among consumers, and therefore become one of major topics for R&D

Can Natural Ingredients Solve Acne?

Adult acne is an epidemic, with an estimated 17 million adults who are looking for relief. And, boosted by a growing number of people over the age of 40 more interested in overall health and naturals, than solely a quick fix for their skin issues, an equally growing number of acne-fighting skincare products are incorporating traditional phytomedicines—herbs and plants with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-microbial properties, as well as the highly refined actives from those plants like

Riding the Waves of Open Innovation

FENG Guoqiang, general manager, Brand Management (left) LI Wei, general manager, R&D and Logistics Fleet Entertainment (Shanghai) Media Culture Co.

in-cosmetics Asia 2013 homes in on industry’s top trends

Clariant announces investment in new plant in China