AMI releases the latest on retortable packaging in Europe

The report puts market developments in Europe in global context

Ivanka Taking on Fragrance

Ivanka Trump is now taking on the fragrance category, rolling out her first perfume with Parlux at a recent event at Macy's New York.

Dove Expanding Social Media Activity

To celebrate International Women's Day, Dove has created a Facebook app that may allow users to feel a little better about their bodies.

New Puig-Clarins Deal To Share Fragrance Sales

Puig has selected Clarins as its new US fragrance distributor, and Puig and Clarins Fragrance Group will share a fragrance-dedicated sales force.

Ingredients that sell health

BENEO’s Koen Van Praet paints a bright picture of the functional ingredients industry in Asia

Brewing updates

Vitamin D exposed to limelight

RECENT science had given us the knowledge that vitamin D is responsible for the absorption of calcium and phosphate in the intestines. We also now know that, in humans at least, this vitamin is unique in that it can either be ingested as vitamin D3 or D2 or, otherwise, form (synthesise) from cholesterol when the body is exposed to enough sunlight.

Double-action fibre

Not just for gut health, soluble corn fibre also enhances the body’s absorption of calcium

Halal industry in Singapore

THE estimated 2-billion global Muslim population offers huge potential for food manufacturers worldwide. Statistics from pewforum.org estimate this market to grow by 1.5% annually to 2.2 billion by 2030. Industry experts say this figure translates to a growth of about US$560 billion per year.

ProPak Vietnam 2013

The country’s go-to event for processing, filling and packaging is on its eight year

Cultured meat as an option?

ADVOCATES have only to bring out the stats to convince people that lab-grown meat could be the answer to the global food crisis. By 2018, world meat consumption is forecast to cross 296 million tonnes, according to a report by Global Industry Analysts. It will be driven by increasing consumption in emerging markets such as Asia-Pacific and Latin America.

Hygienic design improves process technology

Standards are expected to rise even further, as utilisation of natural and human resources decreases