European Plastics Pact sets ambitious targets

With 81 signatories, the European Plastics Pact commits to reusability and recyclability of plastic products by 2025  

Vitafoods Europe rescheduled to September 1-3

Stakeholders in the nutraceutical industry agree to postpone Vitafoods Europe to September 2020 amid COVID-19 uncertainty

Recycled carbon fibre overcomes hurdles

Research and development efforts are now being directed at finding ways to remove solid, light carbon fibre from landfills and getting it ready for recycling and functional reuse.  

Artificial intelligence in the production of tomorrow

Together with PerfectPattern, MPDV has founded the subsidiary AIMES. The objective of AIMES is to develop software components for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in production and bring them to the market. 

Expo West exhibitor reaches buyers on social media

At the sudden cancellation of Natural Products Expo West this March, Swiss Rosti turns to YouTube to share their innovation.  

New era of metalworking in ASEAN

Experts from participating companies provided an insight into concepts, ideas and applications to the benefit of different customer industries throughout the show days of the event.  

NEC, Siemens to accelerate digitization in manufacturing

Enhance the operations of factory systems, plant equipment and product quality  

Premium makeover of instant coffee in APAC

Asia Pacific instant coffee market to grow to USD19.8 billion by 2024; analysts expect to see more product innovation as well as transparency in the supply chain.  

Lecithin market size to hit $1,605 million

Growing health awareness is among drivers of the lecithin market which is expected to reach US$1,605 million by 2026.  

Sidel awarded for AYA eco-packaging concept

AYA, a comprehensive “End to End” packaging alternative for still water, is judged Best Drink Packaging Design at the World Food Innovation Awards.  

China-based Fuling starts production from new Indonesian plant

Plastic and paper foodservice disposable product manufacturer Fuling Global Inc.’s Indonesian plant represents the third facility outside of China, as it accelerates international expansion.  

Sinochem builds first overseas polymer additives plant in Thailand

Sinochem International Corp, a China-based international fine chemical company, has begun construction of its polymer additives plant in Rojana Industrial Park in Thailand.