May 4, 2024

Financial report: Firmenich accelerates momentum

The world’s largest privately-owned perfume and taste company, the Geneva-based 125 years old Firmenich International SA, the world’s largest privately-owned Perfume and Taste company, announces its Full Year Results for the 52 weeks ended 30 June 2021. Financial Highlights• Revenue reached CHF 4,272 million, up 4.7% year-over-year on an organic basis at constant currencyi. Including

Siemens shows excellent results

Orders of €20.5 billion (Q3 2020: €13.9 billion) reflect strong customer orientation and global economic recovery Revenue increased substantially to €16.1 billion (Q3 2020: €13.0 billion) Adjusted EBITA Industrial Businesses climbed 29 percent to €2.3 billion At 15.3 percent, Adjusted EBITA margin increased again (Q3 2020: 14.3 percent) At €1.5 billion, net income nearly tripled

OPTIMA is back

The Optima Group will present its solutions for the consumer goods, pharmaceuticals and medical technology industries at four trade shows in the USA. The company is participating at Pack Expo and Healthcare Packaging Expo in Las Vegas, held at the same time from September 27 to 29. Interphex in New York and ICE in Orlando

LANXESS completes acquisition of Emerald Kalama Chemical

Today, August 3, specialty chemicals company LANXESS completed the acquisition of Emerald Kalama Chemical. The U.S.-based company is a world-leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals. LANXESS signed a purchase agreement on February 14, 2021. All required regulatory approvals have been received. LANXESS financed the purchase price of around USD 1.04 billion (EUR 870 million) from liquid funds. In 2020, Emerald

Cortec® Moisture Barrier products pass EU Recyclability Testing

Cortec® is pleased to announce that its three recyclable moisture barrier products have passed recyclability testing per EU Standards (UNI 11743:2019 and the System of Evaluation Aticelca 501:2019)! Testing was performed in the fall of 2020 by a major third-party EU government testing lab to demonstrate compliance with EU recyclability criteria. This is a significant

Macfrut 2021 to host 4th International Asparagus Days

The asparagus supply chain will be in the spotlight at Macfrut (7-9 September 2021 in Rimini) during the fourth edition of the International Asparagus Days (IAD). This event, which will feature a series of conferences, field demonstrations and technical visits to companies, aims to be a “fair within a fair”, coordinated by Luciano Trentini and

PCFC issues 14 million security permits

The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation works to implement local and international security standards in order to ensure security, safety and stability in the maritime sector and the affiliated free zones in the Emirate of Dubai, by approving security controls within those areas, and providing a number of other related security services in compliance

Henkel Sustainability Days

After the successful debut of the Sustainability Forum in 2020, Henkel Packaging and Consumer Goods Adhesives will continue and enlarge the event under the new name of Sustainability Days in 2021. Bringing together the entire value chain in the field of packaging and consumer goods, Henkel has established a strong platform for knowledge transfer and

Siemens’ new natural extinguishing agents protect business continuity in critical areas

Siemens Smart Infrastructure introduces its new natural agent extinguishing portfolio, Sinorix NXN. Focusing on the protection of lives, assets, and business continuity, the new fire extinguishing portfolio combines simplicity with advanced technology to modernize traditional fire safety. The agents consist of the natural gases argon, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide. They are ideal for specific application

Recycling of filter materials

FILTROX AG, a globally operating company based in the Swiss town of St. Gallen, develops and produces layered filters of various shapes and sizes for use in food production as well as in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Offcuts produced during the cutting process were previously shredded using two machines and then transported away via

Dinnissen Process Technology introduces smart sampling series

From a range of plunger and screw samplers for different applications to their latest Multi-Size Sample Carousel that fully automates sampling of different sample sizes. Why producers sample Producers use sampling to test the quality of their products. Because in order to produce the best possible products, a producer needs to be 100% sure of

Fresh and frozen logistics take the floor

As part of Fresh Food Logistics and Fruit Attraction, Fresh Food Logistic The Summit will take place on 6th and 7th October. The congress, organized by IFEMA MADRID and Alimarket, will give a cross-cutting, 360-degree view of the refrigerated goods market, and is an opportunity to see how the main players in the sector are tackling the challenges posed by

Solabia-Algatech Nutrition launches whole-algae sourced β-glucan

Solabia- Algatech Nutrition, is launching 100% natural whole Euglena gracilis algae BioGlena™ for immune support. This unprocessed source of high-in-demand β-glucan is suitable for daily use for the whole family. BioGlena is produced using proprietary fermentation technology that ensures a high β-glucan content (>55%) in addition to complete protein plus essential vitamins, minerals and fatty

​​​​​​Tetra Pak commits to net-zero emissions

The company announces commitment to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its own operations by 2030, with the ambition to achieve net-zero GHG emissions for the entire value chain by 2050  Today, Tetra Pak reconfirms its strategic priority in driving the sustainability transformation by setting an ambition for net-zero emissions across the value chain