Fast-growing sectors spur demand for advanced film stretching lines

Brückner Maschinenbau’s film stretching technology responds to rising need for specialty films in China

Chr. Hansen scientist wins Pieter Walstra award

Kirsten Kastberg Moeller receives award for thesis on salt reduction in cheddar cheese

Pharma industry shakeup with Novartis-GSK deals

Novartis and GlaxoSmithKline trade more than $20 billion worth of assets covering oncology therapies and vaccines, and create joint consumer healthcare business

Laser expertise in medical device manufacturing

Rofin showcases laser material processing expertise at MEDTEC Europe 2014 in Stuttgart from 3-5 June

Low-carb vegan diet effective for weight loss

The ‘Eco-Atkins’ diet, which contains soy products, nuts and vegetable oils, lowers lipoprotein cholesterol levels

Rice is the in thing

Diners in the US will see more rice selections on restaurant menus

Netstal opens demonstration and training centre in Haiyan

Netstal’s presentation at the new demonstration centre focuses on applications for the medical technology sector and the beverage industry.

Unilever reduces plastic used in Dove packaging

Unilever PLC announced yesterday that the company is adopting technology to cut the amount of plastic it needs to use in each bottle by 15%.

Mondi reduces impact on environment

Mondi works with the World Wildlife Fund in an effort to reduce carbon footprint and spread environmental awareness in the packaging and paper sectors

CHINAPLAS 2014 holds successful opening with 3,000 exhibitors

Sustainability as hottest trend at CHINAPLAS 2014; 3,000 exhibitors under one roof

Healthy living may enhance memory

A healthy diet, exercise and staying mentally active help the body generate neurons needed to preserve and maintain memory

High quality exhibits, upgraded services at CHINAPLAS 2014

CHINAPLAS 2014 introduces some additional features to promote high quality exhibits