Encapsulated micronutrients fortify food

MIT researchers encapsulate micronutrients in a protective biocompatible polymer; successful tests show promise in solving malnutrition.   

Barry Callebaut names co-presidents for EMEA

Barry Callebaut announces the resignation of Massimo Garavaglia as president EMEA, and appointment of Andrew Fleming and Rogier van Sligter as co-presidents EMEA.  

Frost & Sullivan finds AI as key technology game-changer

 2020 is shaping up as a watershed year for industries as the next wave of cognitive, automated, and immersive technologies change the way we do business. 

Thailand 2019 investment worth US$25B higher than target

The total value of investment applications received by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) for the full year 2019 reached 756.1 billion baht (about US$25 billion), above the 750 billion baht target, while the number of projects submitted increased 7% from a year earlier to 1,624 projects, Deputy Prime Minister, Somkid Jatusripitak, told reporters.

Welding inspection robots: A revolution in auto industry

Strength tests on samples taken from parts consisting of 4,000-5,000 spot welds on a vehicle are an indispensable part of the automobile manufacturing process, which is costly and time and labour-intensive. 

FIMIC supplies filter to Indonesian recycler

Indonesian recycler upgrades to FIMIC automatic self-cleaning filter for automatic operation

Tetra Pak launches virtual marketplace for food and beverage vendors

In Davos, Tetra Pak unveils first virtual marketplace that connects food and beverage manufacturers with sellers across the globe.  

Tool Data Management: good support and advice at all times

TDM Systems, tool data management companu, is pushing ahead with its internationalization. 

Walter AG plans to unite production footprint in Germany

Walter AG, precision tools for metal machining provider, plans to phase out production at its manufacturing and reconditioning site in Frankfurt.

WDS to present confectionery innovations at interpack

International manufacturer of confectionery machinery, WDS will put the spotlight on the Mogul plant type 660 and ConfecVARIO, at interpack 2020.  

Innovia extends its BOPP recycling certification

Innovia Films has extended the testing programme across all its uncoated, acrylic coated and EVOH barrier range of films.

Nestlé investing in food-grade recycled plastics

Nestlé creates market for food-grade recycled plastics, and launches fund to boost packaging innovation