World: Canadean predicts spices, healthy foods, fusion flavors trends in 2015
As the end of 2014 draws near, Canadean forecasts the top trends which will influence consumer behavior in 2015, and provides an insight into...
Americas: Researchers create sensors to detect gases, pollutants
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) chemists have devised a new way to wirelessly detect hazardous gases and environmental pollutants, using a simple sensor that...
Americas: Tate & Lyle forms joint venture in Brazil
Tate & Lyle has established a joint venture with Gemacom Tech Indústria e Comércio S.A. through the acquisition by Tate & Lyle of a...
World: Frozen foods market to grow to US$261.50B in 2015, says report
The global frozen food market is expected to grow from $218.41 billion in 2010 to US$261.50 billion in 2015 at an estimated compound annual...
World: Asia, US invest in creating market-ready bioplastics products, finds report
Bioplastics production capacity is set to increase from around 1.6 million tons in 2013 to approximately 6.7 million tons by 2018, according to the...
World: Croda’s sites in Brazil, India receive RSPO certification
Global speciality chemical company Croda says its manufacturing sites in Brazil and India have received certification from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO),...
Americas: PolyOne Corp acquires specialty coatings solution provider from Accella
PolyOne Corporation has acquired specialty assets from Accella Performance Materials, a North American manufacturer of liquid polymer formulations.
Accella will retain its polyurethanes and rubber...
Americas: iSys Label, UniNet inks deal on distributing label printers
Canadian developer and manufacturer of short to mid run digital label printers iSys Label has partnered with UniNet as an original equipment manufacturer of...
Americas: Specialty Printing recognized for sustainable practices
Specialty Printing has achieved Sustainable Green Printing Partnership certification.
Since 1978, the company has been manufacturing pressure sensitive labels and related products in the US.
The...
Americas: AIOE releases guide on hygienic equipment design
The Alliance for Innovation and Operational Excellence (AIOE), founded by PMMI in 2011, recently released a guidance document entitled One Voice for Hygienic Equipment...