Fitness and gradual carbohydrates

CHRISTIAN PHILIPPSEN, Managing Director, BENEO Asia Pacific, writes on the role of functional carbohydrates in meeting fitness goals

Chicory root fibre gains dietary fibre status

Sensus welcomes FDA confirmation of dietary fibre status for chicory root fibre. Chicory root fibre is a source of inulin which offers manufacturers a way to cut calories and added sugar in food and beverage products.   

US FDA statement on dietary fibre

On 14 June 2018, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. released a statement on the agency’s accomplishments in providing consumers with nutritional information particularly on dietary fibre.

FACT beverage cans bear digital code

CrownConnect™ facilitates new industry-first “Almond” blockchain technology for FACT Water   

Breakthrough colour measurement system

Datacolor's latest solutions, SpectraVision and Datacolor 200, meet the plastics industry's demand for innovative colour inspection and measurement tools. 

Recycling up in S. Africa

South Africa PET industry hits new high with 2.15 billion bottles recycled, or 65% recycling rate at par with international standards

Nordson merges 2 businesses

Nordon Corp. combines its BKG Pelletizer and melt delivery equipment businesses 

Ideagen and IPL Plastics team up

Ideagen Coruson to enhance health and safety management  of IPL Plastics Ltd in Ireland, UK, North America and China 

Reifenhäuser in Asia

The Reifenhäuser Group is expanding its market reach in Asia with its portfolio of advanced production systems. 

SONGWON joins ProPak Asia

SONGWON showcases new ink binders and adhesives for packaging at ProPak Asia 2018

SAVE FOOD conference at IPACK-IMA 2018

On the first SAVE FOOD Conference at IPACK-IMA 2018, experts from industry, associations and NGOs shed light on food losses and waste from different perspectives.

Growth in aseptic packaging

The global aseptic packaging market is forecast to reach USD 80 billion in 2024. Fuelling growth especially in the Middle East is a robust logistics market.