Spicing up 2015 with new flavours

RICHER but more natural flavours will define the food and beverage landscape this year, according to market research. Manufacturers will also emphasise the use of natural ingredients and healthier alternatives to sugar, salt, and fats without compromising full flavour and nourishment.

Unison to supply tube bending machines to Supercraft

The company’s software enables ease of use necessary for integration with Supercraft’s CMM production technology

AEC and the food industry

Pushpanathan Sundram, managing director (Asia) of EAS Strategic Advice, assesses readiness of member states and impact of AEC integration on food & beverage industry

Why staying outside could be good for you

IN THIS digital age where playtime has grown almost synonymous to gadget time, children spend more of their waking hours indoor, tinkering with electronic game consoles or browsing on the computer. Playing in the sun with other children has significantly lost its appeal.

Delcam appoints new VP

Pete Baxter joins Delcam from its parent company, Autodesk, Inc.

Health impact of ASEAN integration explored

Peer-reviewed journal Global Health Action’s 12-article special issue tackles key health concerns such as universal health care and child immunization

Vertellus acquires Dow's sodium borohydride business

The acquisition comes on the heels of the purchase of Pentagon Chemicals last year and marks the company’s growing presence in the life sciences market

Global rayon fibers market to continue growing

Demand from Asia-Pacific market will be the highest as market poised to reach $16.3 billion by 2019

Sino-Label 2015 to highlight latest labeling solutions

More than 260 exhibitors from over 16 countries will display their technologies and innovations during the three-day trade fair

Laser device cleans wafer baking plates

Environmentally friendly cleaning system is flexible assistant in wafer production

Tetra Pak acquires cheese technology provider

Tetra Pak has completed its acquisition of Obram, a leading provider of cheese production solutions in Poland

Using specialty fats for fillings on trend

Fillings in chocolate confectioneries low in saturated fats or high in cooling sensation are gaining popularity – making specialty vegetable fats the key to differentiation,  writes BJARNE JUUL*