When “reusable” means more plastic waste: The vending machine loophole

In response to regulatory pressure, some companies began introducing thicker plastic stirrers and labeling them as “reusable,” which can increase environmental footprint.

Thailand ready to host concurrent Fi Asia Thailand, Vitafoods Asia 2025

The shows will run from September 17 to 19, 2025 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok, Thailand.

Flash Coffee ready to expand in Indonesia

Coffee chain, Flash Coffee has secured USD3 million in new funding to accelerate growth and to expand its new store concept across Indonesia

From outer space to Southeast Asia, OREO cookie gets dunked in Milky Way

In a playful way of introducing its limited-edition Space Dunk cookies in Southeast Asia, OREO launched the product from Cukul, Indonesia into the vast Milky Way.

‘The Cleaner Car’ with lower impact plastics for automotive parts

Beaulieu Fibres is addressing automotive industry’s transition to low-carbon materials by providing detailed CO₂ footprint calculations for PP fibers used in automotive parts.

Synbiotics a promising tool for managing extreme fatigue and post-exercise malaise

New clinical evidence highlights potential of three-month synbiotic supplementation in attenuating post-exercise malaise and increasing brain metabolites in adults with post-COVID-19 chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

Unilever to close REN skincare business

The company said it will cease trading by the end of Q3 2025.

Emerson’s innovations in dust collector monitoring & control

Emerson products are combined into a complete smart dust collector automation solution to provide advanced diagnostics and shop-to-cloud connectivity

SGS showcases nutraceutical services at Vitafoods Europe 2025

The company will present its integrated solutions for product development, regulatory compliance and market access at stand 3M177.

Roquette completes the acquisition of IFF Pharma Solutions

This strategic milestone marks a significant step forward in Roquette's ambition to become a leader in support of the global pharma markets.

10 ways a smart boiler system can improve a food manufacturing plant

A smart boiler system can optimize fuel efficiency, automate startup and shutdown sequences, and more, writes Simon Soloff, President and co-founder of EnTech

Aristoflex™ SUN: Clariant's new rheology modifier for suncare formulations

Advanced rheology modifier, Aristoflex™ SUN stabilizes UV filters for long-lasting formulation integrity, enhances SPF performance, and delivers luxurious textures