Qatar plans US$548M non-oil industry venture

Qatar's private sector is planning to establish a company with a capital of QAR 2 billion (USD 548 million) to construct industrial plants and related projects in the oil-rich emirate.

Beyond Beauty and China Beauty Expo combine forces

Shanghai Baiwen Exhibition Co Ltd, the owner of the renowned cosmetics exhibition in China, “China Beauty Expo (Shanghai CBE)”, recently announces a joint venture with Informa Group from the UK (“Informa”), the organizer of the Beyond Beauty trade show in Paris.

Sustainable disconnect: Awareness rarely translates into purchases

When it comes to green cosmetics consumer behaviour remains challenging, experts report at the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Hong Kong

Krones acquires homogeniser maker

Beverage filling and packaging equipment leader upgrades process technology capabilities

Natural red most technically challenging hue

Industry poll indicates natural red’s challenge, particularly in the meat, dairy and bakery sectors

17 quarantined as Hong Kong on H7N9 watch

Close contacts of lone case are negative for bird flu virus, but will be isolated and observed for 10 days

Lanxess Polymer Testing Center now with Innovation & Technology

The Leverkusen-based rubber experts at the center can offer more than the standard measuring of abrasion resistance, shore hardness, viscosity, tensile strength and fabric bonding

Krones acquires German company

Krones has purchased 100% of the stock in HST Maschinenbau GmbH

Nordson Kreyenborg launches support cart for gear pump and screen changer

The compact single support cart for gear pump and screen changer from Nordson Kreyenborg speeds deployment and maintenance

SABIC invests on state-of-the-art cogeneration plant at U.S. facility

SABIC'S Innovative Plastics Business located in Mt. Vernon, Indiana announces major investments to produce a state-of-the-art cogeneration (CoGen) plant along with streamlining technology for the chemical production process which will result in substantial greener solutions.

Loos Family Winery gets award for breakthrough technology

The patent-pending technology enhances wine-making, brewing processes.

McCormick announces top flavours and trends

Exotic flavours make it to top five.