2 trillion food packaging sold by 2016

Euromonitor forecasts growth in food packaging and the rise of the stand-up pouch

Multi-tasking formula from Murad

Ideal for the on-the-go customer looking for a time-saving, one-step solution,  Invisiblur is the first 3-in-1 translucent skincare product to feature invisible sunscreen

Rieke aim to reduce environmental impact

Packaging firms says it committed to continuing to work to develop and implement environmentally-responsible business practices

FMC meets Halal standards for Epax brand

The company’s manufacturing process and raw materials for current Epax® Ultra and Core concentrates are Halal compliant

BASF science-based solutions at FIC 2015

BASF will present interesting health concepts, from new omega-3 capsules to fortified beverages, for the China market

Smart home systems to improve senior care and lifestyle

ZTE Health partners with GreenPeak to provide Senior Lifestyle System that will allow seniors to stay at home for 5 to 10 years longer, delivering huge savings for governments as well as families

Scania to export city buses from India

Swedish heavy transport manufacturer starts bus production facility in in Narasapura in the Indian state of Karnataka

Peptide-based nanoparticles eyed as drug delivery system for AMD

The system is seen as potential, less painful alternative to injections to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD), say University of Durham researchers

Kennametal’s commits to ethical leadership

Kennametal is named as one of the world’s most ethical companies for fourth consecutive year

Dow to sell chlor-alkali business to Olin Corporation

The transaction creates an industry leader in chlor-alkali and derivatives with revenues of nearly $7 billion   

Turkey’s Sarten partners with Mitsui

Sarten assigns 15% shares to Japanese trading firm Mitsui in a new partnership that will explore opportunities in the local market

Viet Nam's ice cream market about to change

Local ice cream producers dominate, but international brands still see big opportunity