IFF and DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences to merge

The IFF and DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences merger enables both companies to expand market reach for high-value ingredients   

The story behind Vietnam’s first car maker

VinFast is a major example of how the automotive industry is at the forefront of digitalising the manufacturing industry.

Flexible tank covers from Alfa Laval

New tank covers offer convenient visual inspection or entry to tank interiors designed for dairy, food and beverage industries

Outlook 2020: Resource efficiency and digitalisation

Digitalisation, resource efficiency and green production are key concerns for the plastics industry, according to Gerhard Böhm, Managing Director-Sales, ARBURG  

UAE aims to be most food-secure country

The UAE is investing in technologies to boost agriculture and health standards  

CHINAPLAS 2020 focuses on tapping into potential in Asian markets

As the global economy faces mounting downward pressure and factors of uncertainties, the global plastics and rubber industries are at crossroads. The challenges are steering investments to become more conservative as companies adjust their strategies. However, growth outlook remains strong for Asian markets that are not new to economic ups and downs, especially the emerging economies in the region.

Protein hydrolysates versus allergy

Arla Foods Ingredients reports that protein hydrolysates are increasingly important in preventing allergy.  

CECIMO elected new chairmen to the committees

– On 2019 CECIMO General Assemblies elected Massimo Carboniero as Chairman of the Technical Committee, and Bruno Cathomen as Chairman of the Communication and Advocacy Committee, for a period of two years. Delegates also confirmed Marcus Burton as Chairman of the Economic Committee for another mandate.

Swiss CNC technology leader expands to India

NUM AG has opened a branch in Bangalore in November 2019.

Sidel on current developments in the packaging market

Sidel Vice President Sales, Beverages, MEA&I, Mr Harbinder Kathuria talks about the packaging market in the Middle East, Africa and India region, and shares the company’s experiences at the Gulfood Manufacturing event.  

Immune support most sought health goal – survey

New research shows that immune system support is the most common reason for consumers to buy healthy lifestyle products.  

Sensor for measuring turbidity

Sensor that determines medium to high turbidity values has applications in the food and beverage industry.