Athlete’s energy partner

When added to sports drinks, slow release carbohydrates like Palatinose from BENEO provide the body with glucose over a longer period of time

P&G international team to be reorganized

P&G will combine its Indian business unit with the Middle East and African groups. And its Western European unit will also be merged with its with its Eastern and Central European units to create one group for the continent.

FDA's new consumer update on antibacterials

FDA and EPA have been closely collaborating on science and regulatory issues related to triclosan. And it will help to ensure government-wide consistency in the regulation of the chemical.

Mazak partners with automation systems maker Tekmag

Mazak Optonics Corp. has announced a new partnership with Tekmag, an Italian automation systems manufacturer specializing in customized storage solutions.

Saudi Plastics and Petrochem 2014 to focus on Saudi Arabia’s strengths

The show will cover more than 20,000 square meters of exhibition space. Exhibitors will come from over 27 countries and will be represented in 10 national pavilions.

Braskem acquires Solvay Indupa

The acquisition aims to strengthen the PVC and caustic soda chain

INEOS buys Sasol’s solvent business

The acquisition comprises production facilities in Germany, based at Herne and Moers, employing around 520 people.

PolyOne starts production at new Turkey plant

The operations feature enhanced capabilities to better serve customers with an expanding portfolio of specialty polymer formulations.

Frozen bakery market to reach $32.5bn by 2018

Convenience factor drives demand for frozen bakery

DDW acquires Dupont? Danisco? food colourings

The acquisition makes DDW the largest manufacturer of annatto-based food colourings in North America

Mole crowdsourcing: There could be an app for that

New technique for identifying cancerous moles is based on collective effort and modern communication technology

Anti-fungal, blood treatment drugs may curb cervical cancer

Drug characteristics explored by Rutgers research team may also aid HIV treatment