PCT 2026 Launches Pan-Asian Technology Platform Across China and Southeast Asia

Shanghai, China — PCT 2026 Personal Care Technology Series today announced a comprehensive strategic upgrade, expanding into a year-round, multi-city, cross-border innovation platform spanning China and Southeast Asia. The 2026 edition will connect major Chinese innovation hubs — Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Xiamen, and Jinan — with Vietnam and Indonesia, forming a coordinated regional framework for scientific exchange, industrial collaboration, and market integration within the pers

The minimal processing advantage

Manufacturers can turn to a suite of gentler technologies to preserve the natural qualities of food and beverages and make them viable for modern supply chains

Skincare and makeup: The powerhouse beauty segments in Southeast Asia

From anti-aging formulations to whitening products, Southeast Asia is driving demand for skincare and cosmetics.

Ingredion Thailand achieves 100% sustainably sourced cassava

These milestones are a significant win in Ingredion Thailand’s sustainability journey, only made possible by long-standing partnerships with farmer-partners in Thailand.

Heat and Control to showcase latest technologies at interpack 2026

At Hall 14, Stand 14A56, Heat and Control will showcase technologies in food processing, conveying, seasoning, weighing, packaging and inspection.

Guala Closures expands Mexico operations to support U.S. wines & spirits market

Guala Closures has acquired Vinventions’ Mexico-based screwcap manufacturing operations, establishing a dedicated production hub for the U.S. alcoholic beverage industry

sweelin® is FDA GRAS approved as general sweetener

sweelin® is a next-generation sweet protein that enables significant sugar reduction and replaces conventional sweeteners with a protein-based alternative

LMR unveils sustainable tonka bean extract for fragrances

Tonka Bean CO₂ Absolute is a natural extract with a gourmand olfactive signature produced with renewable and recycled supercritical CO₂ at IFF’s extraction site in France.

CHANDO presents skin brightening research at IMCAS World Congress

Research introduces 577 epigenetic mechanisms for Asian skin

PF NATURE expanding its global reach

South Korean company PF NATURE to showcase its OEM/ODM expertise in international trade events this year

Southeast Asia plastic market: future prospects and opportunities

This special report looks at the various projections on Southeast Asia as a leading market for plastics, as well as the anticipated performance and factor affecting the plastic industry in some of the countries in the region.

BC30™ probiotic approved for "Live Culture" claim in Indonesia

The regulatory approval follows the inclusion of BC30™ in Indonesia's permitted microorganism list under PERBPOM No. 38/2023, according to Kerry Group