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...
Asia Pacific: SATO launches global maintenance service for printers
SATO Online Services (SOS) is launched as a global service that utilizes a model to provide 24x7 connectivity and worldwide customer support.
The new service...
Europe: GEW launches system to develop UV LED inks
GEW have launched a faster version of its light-emitting diode (LED) ultra violet (UV) curing lab system to support the research and development effort...
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...
Asia Pacific: Japanese scientists develop rubber-like glass for high heat environment
Researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed a new form of ‘rubber-like’ glass that may have applications in high temperature or strongly...
Europe: UPM Raflatac unveils food-contact adhesive
UPM Raflatac has launched a high-clarity deep freeze adhesive for the European market.
The 149 DF adhesive is designed for fast conversion and minimal residue...
Europe: Guala Closures Group introduces liners for wine
Guala Closures Group introduces a new range of liners with different levels of oxygen permeability rates for the wine industry, developed through a partnership...
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...
Europe: Smurfit Kappa opens Bag-in-Box plant in Spain
Smurfit Kappa has opened its Bag-in-Box plant in Ibi, Spain, meeting a growing demand in the Mediterranean region.
The facility, which has seen an investment...