Regional experts urge stronger food labelling policies to address rising diet-related diseases

Stronger government-led food labeling policies needed to curb rising rates of diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and to navigate increasingly complex food environments.

U.S. FDA expands permitted uses of spirulina-based blue colors

GNT Group has been the most recent petitioner, responsible for the 2022 and 2026 expansions. The expansions will benefit bakery & confectionery, savory & prepared foods, beverages, snacks and dairy & frozen desserts

FIMIC unveils FCS Filter designed for complete scraper cleaning

FCS Filter is a breakthrough solution designed to solve one of the most common issues recyclers face in filtration — contaminants stuck inside scrapers.

Otoscope device components made with medical-grade TPE

Industry standard and compliant advanced materials like thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) boost the performance of medical visualization devices.

Husky at Plastindia 2026: Innovations to enable safety, affordability and sustainability

Building on 25 years of continuous regional investment, Husky highlights breakthrough technologies designed to enable manufacturers in India reach new levels of safety, affordability, and sustainability.

Laser scoring enables precision in packaging

Laser scoring and cutting expand what is technically and economically feasible, particularly as the industry moves toward lighter, simpler, and more recyclable material structures.

Perten opens Process NIR Center of Excellence supporting food processing innovation

A new hub is designed to bring customers, applications, and real-time process insight together to turn analytical science into operational value.

Non-steroidal eczema relief formulated with pharmacopoeia-grade botanicals

New cream is designed to support eczema-prone and sensitive skin for young children and adults seeking a non-steroidal option, according to CI Labs, a company based in Singapore.

Cosmetic ingredient clinically evaluated to support the look of fuller hair

Aloversil™ is a cosmetic ingredient with natural peptides developed to support the appearance of fuller, denser hair in men experiencing visible signs of shedding.

Funding secured for Roka Furadada’s intelligent sunscreen technology

Spanish deeptech company Roka Furadada has announced the completion of a €2.3 million financing round, led by existing shareholder O Financial Club (OFC).

Fandow announces developments in its multi-brand strategy

Fandow has a portfolio spanning skincare, hair and body care, and home cleaning, with its four brands WIS, KONO, HEXI, and MOLSOILED present across Asia Pacific, the UK, North America and the Middle East.

ExxonMobil operates one of the largest advanced recycling operations in the world

ExxonMobil’s third advanced recycling unit at Baytown is now operational, increasing capacity to process up to ~250 million pounds of plastic waste annually.