Melicica™: Honey-based repair solution for damaged skin

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant will launch Melicica™, an innovative honey-based repair solution for damaged skin

Engineered circular resins meet demanding applications

Interview with Jeffrey Yau, Commercial Director, Plastic Recycling at Veolia Asia about PlastiLoop and how it leverages Veolia’s extensive network of experts and facilities worldwide to offer tailored recycling options.

Bruno Vassari introduces anti-cellulite and firming packs

Bruno Vassari launches two exclusive self-care packs designed to target the most stubborn areas: the Anti Cellulite Pack to fight cellulite and the Firming Pack to tone and firm the skin

Hygiena® launches Australian e-commerce platform for food safety products

SMART researchers pioneer nanosensor for real-time iron detection in plants

The new nanosensor can simultaneously detect and differentiate between two different forms of iron, Fe(II) and Fe(III), in living plants with high spatial and temporal resolution. It has potential applications beyond agriculture, in environmental monitoring, food safety, and health sciences.

Huntsman Polyurethanes obtains ISCC+ certification for two plants

Huntsman announced that its Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) manufacturing sites in Jinshan, China, and Osnabrück, Germany, have successfully secured ISCC+ Certification

Sustainable carbon fibers from Teijin

Teijin Carbon introduces new carbon fiber products under the Tenax Next™ brand of sustainable carbon fiber materials.

Perfumes & fragrances: Market focused insights

Asia Pacific sets the stage for market growth.

Huda Beauty to sell ownership in fragrance business KAYALI

KAYALI will partner with General Atlantic to support its next phase of growth as leading global fragrance innovator

Indonesia’s APP Group serves the paper packaging market in S. Korea

With Foopak Bio Natura's presence in Korea, the APP Group is keen to be in line with South Korea's mission to reduce plastic waste by 50%.

AGAE to produce rhamnolipid biosurfactant from new facility in Asia

US-based AGAE Technologies said a full-scale manufacturing plant with annual capacity of over 1K metric tons of rhamnolipids will support its production.

NielsenIQ reports 7.3% year-on-year value growth in the global beauty sector

Among NIQ's findings, social media commerce is driving 68% of global beauty purchases

Sequential and AMILI awarded UK-Singapore R&D grant to advance gut-skin microbiome science

Innovate UK and Enterprise SG support an R&D project that will help characterize the interplay between the skin and gut microbiome, offering a new approach to evaluating inflammatory skin disorders (ISDs).

ANUA expands K-beauty skincare in the US

Partnership between global brand-building company, The Founders and beauty retailer, Ulta Beauty expands ANUA skincare in the United States.

e.l.f. Beauty blasts off into space with Vietnamese astronaut Amanda Nguyen

Amanda Nguyen is one of six astronauts selected for the first all-female space flight with Blue Origin where she will conduct various experiments.

Automation M35-G – Articulated robots

An automated cell containing an articulated robot paired with a M35-G MILLTURN offers numerous benefits that boost efficiency and quality in the manufacturing industry.

Young durian extract: Groundbreaking ingredient for premium skincare

Utilizing young or baby durians, which are typically discarded as agricultural waste, a research team at Chulalongkorn University drives food waste reduction and sustainable practices in the cosmetics industry.

Balaji Suresh as Husky’s new Chief Operations Officer

With experience in global manufacturing, supply chain, and operational leadership, Balaji brings a wealth of expertise to Husky at a pivotal moment in the company’s growth journey.

HD Hyundai drives shipbuilding's future with AI and digital tech

HD Hyundai Executive Vice Chairman Chung Kisun emphasized his commitment to building an integrated, optimized, and automated future shipyard that minimizes human intervention, highlighting the company's intention to actively leverage technologies from global tech companies.

Thais rely on fabric softeners as daily scents, but Gen Z drives a shift to fragrances

Thai consumers "associate smelling good with cleanliness, favoring subtle fragrances that complement their hygiene routines, says Mintel Associate Director, Chayapat Ratchatawipasanan.