World Obesity Day 2026: Eight billion reasons to act, with Asia at a turning point

Highlighting the scale of the problem is the focus for this year’s World Obesity Day theme, taking place on March 4, which centers on “8 billion reasons to act on obesity”

JBT Marel launches Proseal XT2 tray sealing machine

Proseal's XT2 tray sealing machine increases automation and adds enhanced diagnostics to boost efficiency

interpack 2026: Key Technology unveils defect automatic removal system for potato strips

According to Key Technology, an exhibitor at this year’s interpack in Hall 6 / B73, the ADR® X systems detect defects on wet potato strips and accurately trim only the affected portions.

From miRNA to Mitochondria: The New Frontier of Beauty Innovation

PCT 2026 Chengdu-Skin Science Frontier Forum Decoding Cellular Aging and Redefining Beauty Through Hardcore Science As part of the PCT 2026 Global Series, the Chengdu Skin Science Frontier Forum will convene on March 31, bringing together global beauty conglomerates, leading domestic brands, and top-tier research institutions to explore the next generation of skin science innovation.

Redesigned Kombinator 250 benefits margarine and shortening processing

The new version of SPX FLOW’s Gerstenberg Schröder® Kombinator® 250 scraped surface heat exchanger (SSHE) reduces downtime and lowers TCO for margarine and shortening processing

interpack 2026: WDS to present solutions and services for confectionery industry

Confectionery machinery expert, Winkler und Dünnebier Süßwarenmaschinen (WDS) covers the entire spectrum of deposited masses with depositing temperatures ranging from 20 °C to over 150 °C.

PCT 2026 Launches Pan-Asian Technology Platform Across China and Southeast Asia

Shanghai, China — PCT 2026 Personal Care Technology Series today announced a comprehensive strategic upgrade, expanding into a year-round, multi-city, cross-border innovation platform spanning China and Southeast Asia.

Efficiency and freshness through minimal processing

Manufacturers can turn to a suite of gentler technologies to preserve the natural qualities of food and beverages and make them viable for modern supply chains

Skincare and makeup: The powerhouse beauty segments in Southeast Asia

From anti-aging formulations to whitening products, Southeast Asia is driving demand for skincare and cosmetics.

Ingredion Thailand achieves 100% sustainably sourced cassava

These milestones are a significant win in Ingredion Thailand’s sustainability journey, only made possible by long-standing partnerships with farmer-partners in Thailand.

Heat and Control to showcase latest technologies at interpack 2026

At Hall 14, Stand 14A56, Heat and Control will showcase technologies in food processing, conveying, seasoning, weighing, packaging and inspection.

Guala Closures expands Mexico operations to support U.S. wines & spirits market

Guala Closures has acquired Vinventions’ Mexico-based screwcap manufacturing operations, establishing a dedicated production hub for the U.S. alcoholic beverage industry

sweelin® is FDA GRAS approved as general sweetener

sweelin® is a next-generation sweet protein that enables significant sugar reduction and replaces conventional sweeteners with a protein-based alternative

LMR unveils sustainable tonka bean extract for fragrances

Tonka Bean CO₂ Absolute is a natural extract with a gourmand olfactive signature produced with renewable and recycled supercritical CO₂ at IFF’s extraction site in France.

CHANDO presents skin brightening research at IMCAS World Congress

Research introduces 577 epigenetic mechanisms for Asian skin

PF NATURE expanding its global reach

South Korean company PF NATURE to showcase its OEM/ODM expertise in international trade events this year

Southeast Asia plastic market: future prospects and opportunities

This special report looks at the various projections on Southeast Asia as a leading market for plastics, as well as the anticipated performance and factor affecting the plastic industry in some of the countries in the region.

BC30™ probiotic approved for "Live Culture" claim in Indonesia

The regulatory approval follows the inclusion of BC30™ in Indonesia's permitted microorganism list under PERBPOM No. 38/2023, according to Kerry Group

Smart packaging as a beauty treatment engine

Nuon Medical’s tech-integrated packaging ecosystem engineers clinical precision into the point of skin contact.

Cantilevered vee cone tests diverse materials

A new cantilevered laboratory vee cone blender with intensifier bar allows optimizing of mixing parameters for bulk solid materials with or without liquid additions, according to manufacturer, Munson Machinery.