Metal replaced in disposable laparoscopic retraction system

Solvay's Ixef? PARA chosen over metal in new disposable Laparoscopic Dynamic Retraction System

FKuR starts operation of a new compounding line from KraussMaffee

KraussMaffei Berstorff supplies customized compounding line for FkuR. This is in response to continuously growing market for biopolymers

Aonix builds High Performance Composites Center in Taiwan

Aonix Advanced Materials Corp. signaled its expansion into Asia with a new composites center and business development headquarters in Taiwan.

Online Retailing

The sales figures are already enormous, but the potential is truly staggering. Global online sales are expected to grow 17.5% this year to $963 billion, according to a recent study by Siemer & Associates, Santa Monica, California, USA. But there’s plenty of room for more growth as online sales account for just 6.5% of all retail sales worldwide and are growing four times faster than traditional retail. As a result, online sales are expected to account for 9.3% of retail sales by 2016.

LycoRed expands natural beta-carotene production capacity

New line of natural beta-carotene flavours to be launched at Fi Europe on 19-21 November.

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