Airnov's Romorantin plant achieves ISCC PLUS certification for sustainability

Airnov Healthcare Packaging's Romorantin plant achieved the ISCC PLUS certification for sustainability with renewable feedstock and traceability. Customers can check if products are ISCC certified, and performance metrics remain the same. Airnov continues implementing sustainable practices, promoting circularity, and partnering with eco-friendly customers.

Molecor donates pipes and fittings to aid Turkish water infrastructure reconstruction

Molecor donated 12km of TOM PVC-O pipes and ecoFITTOM fittings to rebuild Turkey's water supply network after the earthquakes. TOM PVC-O pipes are high-pressure, impact-resistant, and watertight. ecoFITTOM fittings use fewer raw materials and energy, are recyclable, and are the first in the world to be made of PVC-O.

Kerry, c-LEcta will jointly market DENARASE® products

Taste and nutrition company, Kerry, and biotech company c-LEcta, will jointly market DENARASE® products into Asia

Sweden hosts conference on sustainable policies and fiber-based packaging

Sweden's "Living in the Bioeconomy" conference focused on sustainable policies and actions for a biobased society. Billerud's CEO, Christoph Michalski, highlighted the importance of fiber-based packaging in reducing food waste and emphasized the need for renewable resources. The conference emphasized the need for renewable resources in a resilient Europe.

Corbion expands partnership with Azelis in Malaysia and Singapore

The new agreement with Azelis builds on proven results to further elevate Corbion's presence in the APAC region.

APAC accounts for 54% of global market for beauty, personal care products

Technavio estimates the global beauty and personal care products market size to increase by USD 57.45 billion between 2022 and 2027.

Botanicals meet fruit juices in next big beverage trend

FruitSmart to showcase blending capabilities at Natural Products Expo West

Avient launches reSound™ REC TPEs with recycled content

Avient Corporation expands its sustainable portfolio to include reSound REC Recycled Content Thermoplastic Elastomers with up to 45% post-consumer recycled content for overmolding applications. The new formulations, available globally, offer similar performance profiles to prime TPEs without recycled content and help meet sustainability targets by lowering carbon emissions.

Labelexpo comes back strong after extended hiatus

Labelexpo Southeast Asia returned to Bangkok after a five-year break and showcased over 170 leading suppliers. It attracted 7,448 visitors from 84 countries. Over 70% of exhibitors have already re-confirmed their space for the next edition in two years, making it a valuable platform to introduce the latest innovations.

Hong Kong investment chief visits Bangkok to promote business opportunities

During the visit, Mr Phillips will meet with potential start-ups and companies from fintech, transport, infrastructure and advanced manufacturing, tourism and hospitality, and consumer products sectors

Keysight, Singapore's SUTD ink MoU for open RAN, 6G technology

Collaboration focused on O-RAN security, sustainability, and standardization along with 6G technologies and metaverse-ready networks

Kraiburg TPE to debut new products at Chinaplas 2023

Kraiburg TPE will present the THERMOLAST® R recycled, FG/SF/AP, and THERMOLAST® H series at the Chinaplas 2023 trade show. The company’s participation at the event aims to showcase its new products for the automotive, medical, and sustainable markets. These products can meet customers’ needs while reducing environmental impact.