Vietnam Supply Chain Outlook 2019

In their recent forum, the Vietnam Supply Chain Community shared the trends impacting the supply chain in 2019.

Donald Chen is ARLANXEO CEO

Donald Chen takes over the role of Jorge Nogueira as CEO of ARLANXEO

KIND urges industry to disclose hidden sugars

KIND's ‘Sweeteners Uncovered’ pop-up and online index discloses disguised ingredients found in popular snacks in the U.S.  

Clariant starts-up Petrowidada plant

Clariant’s new OxyMax PA 690 phthalic anhydride catalyst excels in start-up at Petrowidada plant in Indonesia

ELIX Polymers appoints new CEO

ELIX Polymers appoints David Castañeda as CEO and Board Member for ELIX Polymers SL effective April 8, 2019.

Asian grocery to reach US$4264 billion says IGD

Asia’s grocery market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6% between 2018 and 2023 to reach US$4264 billion says food and consumer goods research organization, according to IGD Asia.  

Non-sugar sweetener market worth USD16.5bn in 2023

BCC Research forecasts the global market for non-sugar sweeteners to reach $16.5 billion in 2023.  

GPS Reisacher shares packing room expertise at IFFA

GPS Reisacher will demonstrate its problem-solving expertise for the packing room used in the meat processing business and in industry.  

New study on Chinese coffee market

China’s on-premise coffee market value reached an estimated RMB64.7 billion in 2018, according to Mintel study.  

MULTIVAC to showcase new traysealer at IFFA

MULTIVAC expands its X-line portfolio with the addition of a new high-ouput traysealer for a wide range of food products.    

Trends in engineering and automation

What are the challenges in automation, the special role of flexibility, and  what can be done with robotics, in addition to the handling? Stefanie Flaeper, CEO at transfluid, gives the answers in this interview.

Ushering in a new era of autonomous factories

Connected production environment gives rise to the smart factory. Artificial intelligence is the key to productivity gains, while Smart data analysis helps TRUMPF develop and enhance its machine tools.