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Consumer application for patented PHA technology to a new food product

South Korea’s leading convenience store chain, CU, launches new noodle cup coated with compostable, biodegradable PHA

Stahl expands ZDHC level 3-certified portfolio

The latest expansion of ZDHC-compliant portfolio is another key milestone in their journey toward sustainable chemical management.

Sidel EvoFILL PET – the ultimate answer to enhanced water quality in a reduced footprint

Sidel introduces EvoFILL PET - its new filler for water and still beverages. The compact new design offers enhanced hygiene and quality, while also improving sustainability and contributing to a reduced total cost of ownership.

Plastic-eating bacteria turn waste into useful starting materials for other products

Researchers in ACS Central Science said that they have developed a plastic-eating E. coli that can efficiently turn polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste into adipic acid, which is used to make nylon materials, drugs and fragrances.

Anti-ageing ingredients market poised to reach USD2 billion by 2030

Syndicate & business consulting market research firm, MarketDigits releases a report forecasting the anti-ageing ingredients market to grow from USD1.1 billion in 2022 to USD2 billion by 2030

Turkish plastics recycler enters PET bottle-to-bottle market

The plastics recycling company based near Istanbul, Türkiye, commissioned its new Starlinger recoSTAR PET 215 iV+ bottle-to-bottle recycling system in the last quarter of 2023.

Collo Analyzer is a new method for real–time liquid process quality monitoring

Food and beverage manufacturers can optimise quality control with a liquid process monitoring technology known as Collo Analyzer from ColloidTek

Kerry releases 2024 Taste Charts - A World of Future Tastes

The 2024 Taste Charts, A World of Future Tastes lists mainstream, key, up-and-coming and emerging tastes, and provides analysis of the flavours, ingredients and the latest trends

Machine tool industry expecting decline in production

Bureaucracy and skills shortages putting additional strain on businesses

IFF invests in Coperion extrusion systems for plant-based meat alternatives

IFF will create novel plant-based recipes using Coperion extrusion systems

Syensqo invests in Bioeutectics, a start-up producing green solvents

The investment, made through Syensqo’s venture capital fund, will contribute to bring more sustainable products and processes to market