Westfalia Fruit Celebrates Historic First Shipment of Avocados from South Africa to China

Westfalia Fruit Celebrates Historic First Shipment of Avocados from South Africa to China.
(Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR037)Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and fresh fruit, is proud to announce its inaugural shipment of avocados from South Africa to China. This milestone marks a significant expansion of the company’s global footprint and underscores its commitment to quality and sustainability in the avocado industry. This achievement not only strengthens Westfalia Fruit’s presence in one of the world’s largest economies but also underscores their broader strategy of entering high-potential markets across the globe, such as the successful entrance into India a few years ago. It represents a major step forward in Westfalia’s global expansion and is a landmark achievement for the South African avocado sector.

Food vacuum system containers use SABIC’s circular PP with ocean bound plastic content

B!POD food vacuum containers with about 50% ocean-bound plastic content, made with SABIC® PP polypropylene resin.SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, reports that B!POD, a business unit of SAES Getters, has selected SABIC’s OBP-based polypropylene resin as the material for their containers. In close collaboration, the partners selected SABIC® PP 576P, a high-gloss grade from the company’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio of circular resins. The container material has an OBP feedstock content in the range of 50%.

High-throughput testing – ensuring safe cosmetics with cutting-edge robotics

High-throughput testing – ensuring safe cosmetics with cutting-edge robotics. 
(Photo: Clariant)When seasoning our meals with salt or putting on perfume, we keep a fine balance between too much and too little. The same balance is also important for preservatives in cosmetics, which should only be added at the lowest possible limits.

Imen Ouerdiane appointed as Sales Director EMEA at BENEO

Imen Ouerdiane appointed as Sales Director EMEA at BENEO. (Photo: BENEO, PR027)BENEO, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients, is pleased to announce the appointment of Imen Ouerdiane as Sales Director EMEA. In her role, which came into effect on 2nd September 2024, Imen will lead the company’s sales in Europe, the Middle East and Africa from BENEO’s site in Tienen, Belgium, effective from 2nd September 2024.

Belden führt neue Safety I/O-Module für funktionale Sicherheit in hochautomatisierten Prozessen ein

Belden führt neue Safety I/O-Module für funktionale Sicherheit in hochautomatisierten Prozessen ein. 
(Foto: Belden, PR540) Belden, ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Netzwerkinfrastruktur- und Digitalisierungslösungen, hat heute die Erweiterung der LioN-Produktfamilie von Lumberg Automation um seine neuen LioN-Safety I/O-Module angekündigt. Die Module sind zur Unterstützung von Maßnahmen zur Förderung funktionaler Sicherheit in industriellen Prozessen konzipiert und optimieren die Übertragung von sicherheitsrelevanten und nicht sicherheitsrelevanten Daten über bestehende Netzwerke.

Syensqo launches AgRHEA® LifeXtend Plus to raise the bar in biological formulations

Syensqo launches AgRHEA® LifeXtend Plus to raise the bar in biological formulations.
(Photo: Syensqo, PR039)Syensqo is launching AgRHEA® LifeXtend Plus, a technology disruptor for microbial-based formulations, that offers unmatched shelf life to accelerate the adoption of more sustainable agriculture methods.

Mondi erwirbt das westeuropäische Verpackungsgeschäft von Schumacher Packaging und erweitert damit Präsenz und Kundenangebot im Bereich Wellpapp

Mondi erwirbt das westeuropäische Verpackungsgeschäft von Schumacher Packaging und erweitert damit Präsenz und Kundenangebot im Bereich Wellpappe. 
(Foto: Mondi, PR304)Mondi, ein weltweit führender Hersteller von nachhaltigen Verpackungen und Papier, gibt heute den Abschluss einer Vereinbarung über den Erwerb der Wellpappenverarbeitung und Vollpappenerzeugung von Schumacher Packaging in Deutschland, Benelux und Großbritannien für einen Unternehmenswert von €634 Millionen bekannt.

Rice bran wax: a sustainable and superior alternative to montan wax

Rice bran wax: a sustainable and superior alternative to montan wax. 
(AI-generated)In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, the materials we choose for our products have never been more important. For decades, montan wax has been a staple in the coatings and plastics industries, valued for its performance and cost-effectiveness. However, it's time to rethink our reliance on fossil-based materials like montan wax. Enter rice bran wax - a biobased, renewable option that offers performance comparable to montan wax while minimizing environmental impact.