Opportunities are in halal and organic

The Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry – Export Management Bureau (DTI-EMB) recommends exporters to pursue the organic, halal, and kosher markets further  

Nestlé cuts sugar in chocolate

Nestlé to release first chocolate bar – Milkybar Wowsomes – using patented technology in sugar reduction, in UK and Ireland, but eyes markets in Asia, Europe and L. America as well  

Defect-free, uniform-size potato strips

Sort-to-Grade™ software allows VERYX® sorters to profile the length as well as surface defects on potato strips -- eliminating the need for mechanical length grading

Agritech expo highlights IoT solutions

The Asia Agri-Tech Expo & Forum in Taiwan presents IoT, biotechnology, and total solutions designed to accelerate processes in the agriculture, aquaculture and livestock industries  

POLYSTAR – full speed ahead in India’s recycling market

Plast India 2018 saw a record number of visitors with great emphasis on recycling. POLYSTAR, one of the leading manufacturers of recycling machine had an excellent area coverage of over 150 square meter with two recycling machines on display: Repro-One and Repro-Air.

Powerful Roboshot at NPE2018

Milacron at NPE2018 will show off its Milacron-Fanuc Roboshot 500, considered the largest tonnage Roboshot ever.  

AkzoNobel sells chemicals unit to Carlyle

AkzoNobel announces the sale of 100% of its Specialty Chemicals business to The Carlyle Group and GIC for an enterprise value of €10.1 billion

New findings on diet with Palatinose™

A low glycaemic diet including BENEO’s Palatinose™ offers a lower glycaemic profile, reduced variability in blood sugar levels, and improved fat burning, according to research  

Smoke flavourings – trendy and safe

In his article DR PETER HENRIKSEN* shares an all-round view of smoke flavourings, from production to their applications  

Labelexpo Southeast Asia opens in May

First Labelexpo Southeast Asia will present label and package printing solutions from 200 exhibitors and hold a series of educational conferences and workshops designed for Asian customers  

Smart machining to grow in S.E Asia

Smart factors and 3D printing to drive new growth opportunities, finds Frost & Sullivan's Industrial Automation & Process Control team  

Innovation management

DR MIFLORA M. GATCHALIAN* explains innovation management and its vital role in developing products with high market potential