Europe: Clariant releases tools for evaluating color in applications
Clariant offers new blow-molding tools to help companies evaluate how its color and additive masterbatches perform in real-world applications.
The tooling is available for...
Americas: Researchers found tequila plant a possible sweetener for diabetics
A sweetener created from the plant used to make tequila could lower blood glucose levels for people with type 2 diabetes and help in...
Asia Pacific: SCIEX releases study that detects low levels of Pesticide 1080 in hours
SCIEX's application team is developing a new method for screening of monofluoroacetic acid (MFA), also known as ‘1080’.
In 2008, a melamine milk scandal posed...
Asia Pacific: Turmeric extract mitigates depression symptoms, finds research
India's Arjuna Natural Extracts is targeting the European market with BCM-95 Curcumin, an all-natural patented formulation of turmeric extract.
The ingredient can help mitigate symptoms...
Americas: Blueberry extract could help fight gum disease, find researchers
Gum disease is a common condition among adults that occurs when bacteria form biofilms or plaques on teeth, and consequently the gums become inflamed.
Some...
Europe: Matrìca green chemistry plant opens in Italy to produce monomers, intermediates from vegetable...
The first of the Matrìca green chemistry plants, the 50/50 joint venture between petrochemical company Versalis (Eni) and Italian research group Novamont was opened...
Europe: Tetra Pak unveils smaller cartons
Tetra Pak releases two portion size packages, the Tetra Prisma Aseptic 200 and 250 Edge with DreamCap 26, for smaller size options with re-sealable...
Europe: Label Academy created to equip students for the labeling industry
Label industry guru Mike Fairley and Labelexpo have developed a global training and certification program, the Label Academy, to provide a set of e-learning...
Europe: Ferrero company to buy Fox’s UK biscuit business
CTH, a Ferrero-related Company says it will acquire Fox’s branded and retailer own-brand, including M&S, biscuit business from Northern Food Grocery Group Limited (NFGG) for...
Europe: Finland validates DSM’s antibiotic residue test for milk
A report by Finnish Food Safety Authority Evira has validated DSM Food Specialties’ Delvotest T antibiotic residue test for milk.
Based on tests in the...