Penang to host Korea's beauty and medical innovation expos

From November 20–22, Penang will host two major expos simultaneously at the Penang Waterfront Convention Center (PWCC): K-Beauty Expo Malaysia 2025 and K-MediTech Expo Malaysia 2025.

Symrise and Aplantex to establish partnership

Symrise AG and Aplantex Bio have formed a partnership focused on leveraging new technologies to access plant-based molecules. Under the agreement, Symrise will utilize these molecules as raw materials after Aplantex has developed and produced them.

JOY Group acquires Italian dermatological hair care brand Foltène

The full global acquisition of Foltène's brand business, covers its brand assets, global distribution network, supply chain system, and research laboratory located in Italy.

Eurofragance introduces proprietary perfumery ingredient

Olivante® is made by upcycling discarded olive pulp into a fragrance raw material through a 100% natural process. It delivers opulence to fine fragrances, personal care and air care scented products.

IFF and BASF to collaborate on enzyme and polymer innovation

IFF and BASF will develop high-performance, sustainable solutions to enhance cleaning performance, improve personal care formulations, reduce environmental impact

SGS and Yili Group sign global agreement to advance dairy quality and sustainability

New partnership between Yili and SGS will promote full-chain mutual trust and global standardization across dairy production, safety, sustainability and innovation.

Vegan chocolate – a culinary delight that makes no compromises

Processing of alternative vegan raw materials with WDS confectionery machines

Reducing risk in ready-to-eat food production

For today’s food safety leaders, the challenge is not just detecting pathogens, but doing so with speed, accuracy, and proof.

ABB broadens building solutions, names new distributor in Vietnam

Partnership with Vien Dong Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd. extends ABB’s retail distribution reach across Southern Vietnam

Global machine control system market to hit US$8.93B by 2030

The global machine control system market is forecast to grow strongly, with revenues expected to reach US$6.03 billion by 2025 and US$ 8.93 billion by 2030, according to a new MarketsandMarkets report.

Iron & steel market to reach US$1.7T by 2030

The global iron and steel market is on track to achieve steady growth, with revenues projected to rise from US$1,453.4 billion in 2024 to US$1,707.1 billion by 2030, according to the latest industry report by MarketsandMarkets.

Gentlebrand wins award for Avance fragrance packaging design

At the 2025 Pentawards Gala in the Netherlands, Gentlebrand received two accolades, one of which is for the Avance fragrance bottles inspired by the game of chess