Premium makeover of instant coffee in APAC

Asia Pacific instant coffee market to grow to USD19.8 billion by 2024; analysts expect to see more product innovation as well as transparency in the supply chain.  

Lecithin market size to hit $1,605 million

Growing health awareness is among drivers of the lecithin market which is expected to reach US$1,605 million by 2026.  

Sidel awarded for AYA eco-packaging concept

AYA, a comprehensive “End to End” packaging alternative for still water, is judged Best Drink Packaging Design at the World Food Innovation Awards.  

China-based Fuling starts production from new Indonesian plant

Plastic and paper foodservice disposable product manufacturer Fuling Global Inc.’s Indonesian plant represents the third facility outside of China, as it accelerates international expansion.  

Sinochem builds first overseas polymer additives plant in Thailand

Sinochem International Corp, a China-based international fine chemical company, has begun construction of its polymer additives plant in Rojana Industrial Park in Thailand.  

Process transparency included

Condition monitoring systems (CMS) detect changes and anomalies in the production process. 

DigiFab4KMU – Paving the way for smart factories in practice

DigiFab4KMU intends to leverage the potential of the digital revolution in the building industry by integrating all phases and agents involved in the construction process and their unique data and software assets in one integrated virtualization system (IVS). 

ProPak Vietnam rescheduled to September 2020

New dates for ProPak Vietnam: 9-11 September 2020  

Saigon Food takes precautionary measures against COVID-19

Saigon Food Joint Stock Company is enforcing strict safety and hygiene practices at its facilities; meanwhile demand for its processed foods are also increasing as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.  

Sinopec's first non-woven line starts operation

Sinopec puts its first meltblown non-woven fabric line into production   

PBT for high-voltage auto components

Polyplastics now offers DURANEX® PBT grade for high-voltage automotive applications

American Coatings Show & Conference 2020 Postponed

The American Coatings Show and Conference has been postponed "after careful consideration and in response to the continuing developments surrounding COVID-19," organizers announced.