Mintel reveals packaging trends in 2018

Five trends based on consumer attitudes, actions, and purchasing behaviours will make a major impact on the global packaging sector 

Leybold receives award for vacuum technology

The company’s vacuum technology was among innovations recognized by Laborpraxis at its 40th anniversary

BOGE launches sustainable lubrication packaging

BOGE KOMPRESSOREN is the first in its field to offer lubricant in environmentally-friendly packaging 

Budweiser studies barley in space

Budweiser is carrying out barley experiments in outer space as part of its plan to bring first beer to Mars

Hexcel buys OPM aerospace business

High-performance thermoplastic, carbon fiber reinforced technology added to Hexcel portfolio

Toray to build second Chinese site

Toray Industries, Inc. has acquired a commercial-use site in the city of Foshan, Guangdong Province in South China

Cloudera helps Middle East's biggest brands unlock new frontiers

Cloudera Sessions Dubai 2017 shows how machine learning is helping the region's biggest brands forecast trends, predict customer behaviour and grow their customer base

GFG Alliance to acquire Australian mining, steel group

The acquisition is expected to secure the jobs of over 5,500 Australian workers, and includes the following steel and steel-related businesses.

Alba's Line 6 first hot metal by Jan 2019

Bechtel will expedite the safe delivery of the first hot metal, as per target, by 01 January 2019.

Norwood Qatar Steel launches innovative factory

The 5000 sqm facility will allow market leader in integrated steel solutions to increase output of bespoke products 

Natural flavors for new F&B concepts

Sensient’s authentic florals, herbs, spices, tea and ginger flavors and extracts are options for manufacturers looking to produce new products with contemporary flavors

Sodium intake high despite nutrition labelling

A study shows consumption of sodium is still high in the United States despite food nutrition labeling