New polymer powder seen as beer bacteria test alternative

The new powder developed at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research could address the time and process concerns linked with membrane filtration

Indonesia's 2015 vehicle sales to hit 1.268 mn units

LCGC/LEC program, next-generation FTAs, focus on exports, competition from Thailand, and the AEC will define Indonesia’s automotive market in the next five years, according to Frost & Sullivan

Korea bill to end cosmetic tests on animals

Cruelty Free International welcomes new bill aiming to stop all animal tests of cosmetic products and ingredients by 2017, which will make Korea the second country in Asia to cease animal testing for cosmetics  

Justinus J.G.M. Sanders joins Darling Ingredients’ Board of Directors

Mr. Sanders will serve as an independent director effective immediately

RM Group enters China via Shanghai Dong Jiao partnership

The agreement allows Shanghai Dong Jiao to distribute RM Group’s health and beauty supplements in China

Japan’s pharmaceutical market to reach $79.8bn by 2020

New products, adoption of generic drugs, and other economic factors will slow growth, forecasts GlobalData  

Olam takes part in outgrower plantation programme

Leading agri-business company partners with the government of Gabon for GRAIN scheme, a pioneering programme to develop local farmers

Dannon makes year one progress in PHA commitments

The company has achieved major headway in three of four targets for its commitment with Partnership for a Healthier America

Spire Corp. to install turnkey module production line in Vietnam

Spire Corp. to deliver and install 20-MW turnkey module production line for a government agency in Vietnam  

Billy Sims-China Food Group to ship whole milk powder to China

The company will set up a production plant for whole and skim milk powder and is seeking China manufacturing partners

Johns Manville expands glass fibers capacity

Johns Manville invests to expand its plant in Etowah, Tenn. to meet the growing demand for engineering thermoplastics

Stronger market presence marks Sidel’s 10th anniversary in Japan

Sidel leverages global PET solutions experience to meet the needs of local beverage manufacturers