Chocolate honey extract breakthrough in food, cosmetics

A ready-to-use mixture of cocoa shells and native bee honey developed by scientists in Brazil will find applications in gourmet food and cosmetics, and the production technique helps reduce food waste.

Early life nutrition: DSM-firmenich gains new HMO approvals in Asia

DSM-firmenich continues its regulatory success in Asia’s early life nutrition market with approval of four new HMOs in Malaysia and Thailand alongside commercial authorization of its 3’-SL ingredient in China

interpack 2026: SOLLICH presents production processes and intelligent technologies for confectionery

From cleaning efficiency to AI-based assistance systems, SOLLICH equipment aim to improve confectionery processing for small batches to large-scale production

AI-powered platforms transform utility grid management

The article presents a unified AI-driven platform that integrates planning, operations, and asset management for utilities.

Cloud-powered AI simulations for smarter industry

The article introduces StrömungsRaum, a cloud-based, AI-supported simulation platform designed to deliver fast, accurate, and cost-efficient results.

Robotics as the bridge between AI code and industrial results

The article examines robotics as the critical link between AI’s theoretical promise and measurable industrial productivity.

Rosti Asia 2025 Review & 2026 Outlook: Building on Shared Success

Pat Williams, Senior Vice President of Rosti Asia, writes how Rosti Asia has performed strongly across its markets in 2025 despite challenges, as it looks forward to new opportunities in 2026.

World Obesity Day 2026: Eight billion reasons to act, with Asia at a turning point

Highlighting the scale of the problem is the focus for this year’s World Obesity Day theme, taking place on March 4, which centers on “8 billion reasons to act on obesity”

JBT Marel launches Proseal XT2 tray sealing machine

Proseal's XT2 tray sealing machine increases automation and adds enhanced diagnostics to boost efficiency

interpack 2026: Key Technology unveils defect automatic removal system for potato strips

According to Key Technology, an exhibitor at this year’s interpack in Hall 6 / B73, the ADR® X systems detect defects on wet potato strips and accurately trim only the affected portions.

From miRNA to Mitochondria: The New Frontier of Beauty Innovation

PCT 2026 Chengdu-Skin Science Frontier Forum Decoding Cellular Aging and Redefining Beauty Through Hardcore Science As part of the PCT 2026 Global Series, the Chengdu Skin Science Frontier Forum will convene on March 31, bringing together global beauty conglomerates, leading domestic brands, and top-tier research institutions to explore the next generation of skin science innovation.

Redesigned Kombinator 250 benefits margarine and shortening processing

The new version of SPX FLOW’s Gerstenberg Schröder® Kombinator® 250 scraped surface heat exchanger (SSHE) reduces downtime and lowers TCO for margarine and shortening processing