07-09-2026
Beyond volume: Westfalia Fruit sets out its vision for the next phase of avocado growth in Asia
Westfalia Fruit, a global leader in the avocado industry, believes the next phase of avocado growth in Asia will be driven by more than increasing volumes. As markets across the region develop, understanding how consumers choose, use and experience avocados will become increasingly important, requiring a more integrated approach from research and growing through to ripening, product development and category support.
03-09-2026
Envalior at Fakuma 2026: Smarter and sustainable material solutions for evolving industry needs
Envalior, a global leader in Sustainable & High-Performance Engineering Materials, will showcase its growing range of advanced material solutions for Automotive, E&E, Consumer and Industrial Goods at the Fakuma 2026 trade show, taking place from October 12 to 16, 2026 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Visitors can find Envalior's experts in Hall B4, stand 4302.
03-09-2026
AddWorks™ PPA 101 FG enables PFAS-free polymer processing in polyolefin extrusion applications
AddWorks PPA 101 FG is a PFAS-free polymer processing aid (PPA) for polyolefin extrusion applications, based on Clariant's proprietary organic material technology. In PE blown and cast films, it solves melt fracture – commonly called sharkskin – and it prevents die build-up. For decades, fluoropolymer-based polymer processing aids have been the standard solution to these challenging production issues but tightening global PFAS regulations and even selective bans in certain regions and applications are the driving forces behind the emerging conventional fluoropolymer technology phase-out. Clariant’s AddWorks PPA 101 FG is suitable for LLDPE based packaging, agricultural, and building & construction film applications amongst others. Unlike fluoropolymer-based PPAs, it contains no PFAS, no silicone, nor inorganic substances, it is non-hazardous and label-free, and holds broad food contact approvals under FDA, EFSA, Mercosur, China GB, and Japanese regulations.
03-09-2026
Syensqo brings aromatic compounding capability to India
Syensqo, a global leader in high-performance materials, is investing in a new compounding line for high-performance aromatic polymers at its Panoli site in India, strengthening its ability to serve customers in one of the world’s fastest-growing automotive markets.
01-09-2026
Polyblend confirms €4 million investment to accelerate the production of compounds based on recycled plastics
Polyblend has announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the conversion of an existing production line at its site in Bad Sobernheim, Germany. This €4 million investment will expand the production of compounds incorporating mechanically recycled materials, in line with the Company’s ambition to strengthen polymer circularity through three key pillars: Rethink plastic use, Reduce its impact, Recycle and develop circularity.
27-08-2026
Formulation complexity in wet wipes: The hidden challenge to preservation and how formulators can solve it!
Wet wipes are among the most challenging personal care products to preserve. Their high water activity, repeated consumer exposure, long shelf life and increasingly sophisticated formulations combine to create ideal conditions for microbial growth. Meanwhile, consumers are demanding ever gentler, more multifunctional and environmentally responsible juices for wipes that contain a greater proportion of biodegradable ingredients. As a result, formulators must strike a delicate balance, safeguarding product safety while still driving forward innovative product development.
27-08-2026
Belden lance de nouvelles innovations en connectivité Edge, commutation résiliente et infrastructure haute densité
Belden Inc. (NYSE : BDC), l’un des principaux fournisseurs mondiaux de solutions de connexion complètes, a annoncé aujourd’hui le lancement de nouveaux produits et d’extensions de son portefeuille, conçus pour aider ses clients à construire des réseaux IT/OT plus efficaces, résilients et évolutifs – couvrant la connectivité des dispositifs industriels, l’orchestration sans fil, les options de commutation et d’alimentation robustes, l’infrastructure fibre optique haute densité et le câblage de sécurité incendie.
26-08-2026
Why excipients are the unsung heroes of modern medicine
They don't treat disease. They rarely get a mention on a medicine label. Yet without them, most modern therapeutics simply wouldn't work. Pharmaceutical excipients – the ingredients that help an active drug substance dissolve, stabilize, and reach patients safely – sit quietly behind nearly every tablet, injectable, and topical treatment on the market.
