Ultrasound microscopy: Making the invisible, visible

As an aid for surgeons, ultrasound technique provides quantitative results based directly on the acoustic properties of tissues

Covidien buying Given Imaging for $860 million

Acquisition will provide Covidien additional scale and scope to serve the multibillion-dollar global gastrointestinal (GI) market

Counting the cost of infertility treatment

From drug therapy to IVF, out-of pocket costs can range from $900 to $19,000 per treatment cycle, report researchers in 'The Journal of Urology'

HOTELEX Shanghai /Expo Finefood 2014

Organisers promise more exhibitors and competitions at these shows

Global enzyme market sees moderate growth

The global food and beverage processing enzyme market is expected to reach $1.69 billion by 2018.

Qi Juices amongst best start-ups in Lebanon

The company wins award at the Bader Start-Up Cup Business Competition

Food Technology Service merges with Sterigenics

The companies agree to a merger agreement in which Sterigenics is to buy of $7.23 per share in cash.

Hong Kong confirms second human H7N9 case

Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection has classified the second confirmed H7N9 case as an ‘imported case’

Better packaging essential to food security

At interpack 2013, the focus will be on better packaging and smarter process technology for less food spoilage

Nestlé to sell its stake in Givaudan

Nestlé will sell its 10% stake in Givaudan, the Swiss fragrance and flavors supplier to focus on its core food business.

Unilever fined for violating Clean Water Act

Failure to comply with reporting requirements under the US Clean Water Act will cost Unilever $1 million in fines.

Advance stand-on floor scrubber wins ISSA Innovation Award

SC1500? REV? stand-on floor scrubber wins prestigious award from worldwide cleaning industry association