Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific: Secondary cleaner for conveyor belts
Material carryback is one of the main causes of potential problems in belt conveyor systems.
To prevent this, operators rely on precleaners for coarse...
Asia Pacific: Japan launches the Ruby chocolate
Nestlé Japan launches the Ruby chocolate version of its KitKat brand in Japan, South Korea and online.
The brand is reportedly the first to offer...
Asia Pacific: Natural preservative for frying oils
Arjuna Naturals Extracts launches its natural preservative formulation for combating oxidation, thermal degradation, hydrolytic rancidity and extending the frying cycle of vegetable oils.
The...
Asia Pacific: Fosun buys stake in Tsingtao
Fosun International Limited is acquiring from Asahi Group Holdings 243,108,236 H-shares in Tsingtao Brewery Company Limited for HKD27.22 (US$3.48) per share.
The total consideration...
Asia Pacific: Barry Callebaut factory in China turns 10
The Barry Callebaut Group in China celebrates the 10th anniversary of its US$20 million chocolate factory in China.
The company has experienced double-digit growth in...
World: Processing machinery market to sustain growth, analyst
The global market for food and beverage processing machinery was estimated at US$46.2 billion in 2016.
It is forecast to grow at a compound...
Asia Pacific: Ajinomoto, Nong Shim open noodle company
Ajinomoto and Nongshim will set up a production company for dry soups through a joint venture with KRW 13 billion (US$12.14 million).
Ajinomoto will own...
Asia Pacific: Blueberry vinegar could boost brain health in mice
Blueberry vinegar could restore cognitive function in mice, according to a report in American Chemical Society's Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Recent studies have...
Asia Pacific: UPM Raflatac’s recycling concept launches in China
UPM Raflatac has launched its RafCycle recycling solution in China.
The first RafCycle partner certificate in China was awarded to Hangzhou Changli, which is a...
Asia Pacific: Sino-Pack 2018 opens in March
Packaging shows Sino-Pack 2018 and PACKINNO 2018 will be held in Guangzhou, China on March 10-12 with more than 680 exhibitors from 22 countries...