MWCS/IAS/ES 2013: Contrinex showcases smallest ultrasonic sensor

Contrinex brings to the show series of advanced solution for automation including miniature, self-contained, inductive and photoelectric sensors, and photoelectric sensors, said Ray Yan, Product Manager.

K 2013: Addivant introduced customised solutions for sustainable end-applications

Addivant? participated in K2013 with a collection of value added product innovations and services focusing on global megatrends of sustainable shelter, potable water access, reliable power, food safety and fuel efficiency.

Morinaga probiotic receives GRAS status

The U.S. FDA issues GRAS Letters of No Objection to Japanese company, Morinaga Milk Industry for its Bifidobacterium breve M-16V probiotic for infant formula.

Gurit to distribute PVC structural foam from Maricell in January

A leading global manufacturer and supplier of Composite Materials, Systems and Engineering, and Maricell, an Italian producer of closed cell PVC, have signed a mid-term distribution agreement effective as of January 1, 2014.

Biocatalysts launches new protease

The non-animal protease reduces bitterness in enzyme modified cheese applications

Urban agriculture agreement focuses on food security

Swedish innovation company and leading Chinese university continues development for sustainable urban food production in China

MIT brings EmTech to Singapore

The conference on the emerging technologies that matter will be at the Marina Bay Sands from 20-21 January 2014

Lasers might be the cure for brain diseases

Diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease could be cured using multi-photon laser technique

Blending sciences for complete advanced solutions

At this year’s in-cosmetics, Lubrizol, Lipotec and Active Organics have collaborated to showcase specialty ingredients for personal care products.

Fi & Hi India finds recipe for success

Local food industry is expected to reach $200 billion by 2015 INDIA is fast becoming one of the most sought-after destinations for food investments. According to the Government of India, the local food industry is currently growing at an annual rate of 13% and is valued at US$135 billion.

The process of elimination

THE ‘free-from’ movement has been present in Western markets for some decades now, and Asian markets are showing similar signs of adopting the trend, which has been largely driven by consumers seeking to eliminate certain ingredients from their diets entirely. Individuals are becoming more aware of common food ingredients, including dairy, gluten, sugar, and fat, and a perceived relationship between undesirable problems and the culinary culprit. These consumers cannot take in certain ingredients

China issues iron ore import licenses for 113.2 million mt in Sept

In September this year, China issued iron ore import licenses for a total of 113.2002 million mt, valued at $14.228 billion.