The recent announcement by DSM of Vertis™ CanolaPRO®, a canola protein isolate, is an exciting development in the plant-based industry. Plant-based protein powder is a highly sought-after market segment among both major players and consumers, with a market value of over US$ 4,400 million in 2020 and an anticipated growth rate of over 10% by […]
Read MoreThe infant nutrition market has been consistently under each nation’s regulatory radar. With double-digit growth in recent years, human-identical milk oligosaccharide (HMO), an important nutrient in these products, has attracted a lot of interest. DSM, the industry leader in these molecules, has strengthened its exclusive authorization for HMO products with its recent regulatory approval of […]
Read MoreDespite a slowdown in consumer applications in the previous quarter, the semiconductor shortage in the automotive industry is quite apparent. One of the major players in the automotive semiconductor market, Infineon Technologies, has announced a significant investment of $5 billion US for Dresden, Germany’s 300mm wafer production, which is scheduled to begin operations in 2026. […]
Read MoreSABIC, an innovation leader in the polymer industry has launched a new grade of polycarbonate (PC)-based copolymer resin. It is a high-performance material that is perfect for the development of 1.5 KV photovoltaic systems, which provide efficient and cost-effective solutions to the solar PV capacity, which will reach 940 GW in 2021 and impressively triple […]
Read MoreThe development of plant-based meat products is based on improvements in plant protein production and extrusion technologies. International Flavors & Fragrances has outdone itself in the ingredient market with the recent introduction of their brand-new, incredibly adaptable soy protein, SUPRO® TEX. Using their patented RE-IMAGINE PROTEIN® platform, the new ingredient is said to be the […]
Read MoreWith about 35 million tons of plastic entering the waste stream in 2021 and a CAGR of 5.5% per year until 2030, the mechanical plastic recycling rate in Europe is 23.1%. In order to enable mechanical recycling of single-use surgical instruments molded in glass-fiber reinforced Ixef® polyarylamide (PARA) from its specialty polymer portfolio, Solvay recently […]
Read MoreAir Liquide Far Eastern, a joint venture between Air Liquide and the Far Eastern Group, will invest 500 million euros in the development of three plants in Taiwan, despite the numerous geopolitical uncertainties that exist today. The advancement of chip manufacturing and ongoing cooperation with the two biggest semiconductor producers appear to be the main […]
Read MoreThe way consumers purchase chemicals is quickly changing thanks to digitization. For its plasticizer line, Evonik, for instance, has introduced a digital support platform. Evonik’s myFLEXINO® digital portal quickly and easily resolves customer issues with formulation support, regulatory questions, or sample orders in just a few clicks. With the market share of non-phthalates in the […]
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