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November 28, 2023

Industry Roundup

Adhesives

Archroma to participate in PaperEx 2023 event, focusing on performance and sustainability in the paper and packaging industry; company to highlight its Cartaseal range and Mowilith LDM 7255M adhesive product
Archroma (11/27)

Ink / Inks

FMI expects global straw paper market size to grow at 3.5% CAGR to exceed valuation of US$257.7M by 2034, driven by sustainable inks/dyes, commitment to corporate sustainability, customer demand for packaging that's both biodegradable and safe for food
Textile Value Chain (India) (11/27)

Starch

Hergen starts up two Size Press systems with Starch Application Headers, one delivered to Brazil and another abroad; both projects designed to replace traditional pond system with Smart Sizer Film Press system that applies surface treatment on paper sheet
Hergen S A Maquinas E Equipamentos (11/27)

 Polymers/Resins

Polyethylene (PE)

Packaging specialist ALPLA highlights its ALPLArecycling operations, which manufacture rPET and rHDPE; independent consultants, c7-consult, confirm a carbon reduction of up to 87% compared to virgin materials in ALPLA’s four plants in Mexico and Germany
Alpla Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co. KG (11/27)

Berry Global launches new version of its Omni Xtra PE cling film for fresh food applications; Omni Xtra+ film is certified recyclable, has improved elasticity and impact resistance, offers an overall weight reduction of over 25% in density compared to PVC
Berry Global Group Inc. (11/27)

Polyesters / Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Orkla moves from cylindrical PP bottles to flat rectangular squeezable PET design for its ketchup using Sidel's integrated blow-fill-cap solution; bottles are 30% lighter, composed of at least 25% rPET, can be completely emptied to ensure no food wastage
Sidel Group (11/27)

 End markets

Films / Sheets

Scientists develop active films to extend shelf life of kasar cheese in refrigerated storage using antimicrobial agents; agents include potassium sorbate, nisin, chitosan or silver substituted zeolite: study
Industry Intelligence Inc. (11/27)

Plastics

The Middle East and North Africa region is poised to lead in the global plastics recycling industry by tapping into its potential for cost-effective chemical plastics recycling; industry also holds significant potential for economic benefit: report
MarketLine (11/27)

Plastic Packaging

New York attorney general files lawsuit against PepsiCo for environmental, public harm caused by single-use plastic packaging waste; of 1,916 pieces of plastic trash collected with identifiable brand, more than 17% were produced by PepsiCo
New York State Attorney General (11/27)

Small-scale trials of reusable containers for food cupboard products create more GHG emissions than selling in single-use packaging; sales must reach market share of more than 2% to compete environmentally: Ellen MacArthur Foundation report
Grocer (UK) (11/27)

Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredients

Key steps made in phasing out mercury-added cosmetics at COP-5 conference in Geneva, with total ban on production and trade expected by 2025; study on global supply, trade and use of mercury compounds also initiated, set for presentation at COP6 in 2025
CosmeticsDesign.com (US) (11/27)

Published clinical trials support advantages of cold-pressed black cumin seed oil use, such as anti-aging, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits; results indicate potential for the ingredient in various skin and hair care product formulations
CosmeticsDesign.com (US) (11/27)

Food & Beverage Ingredients

Nestle launches its first early life nutrition product with Human Milk Oligosaccharides in China under the Wyeth illuma brand; the product contains 2'Fucosyllactose and Lacto-N-(neo)tetraose, two major types of HMOs
Nestle SA (11/27)

Pharmaceutical Ingredients

Health and Human Services to invest in domestic medicine production under the Defense Production Act; HHS plans to invest US$35.0M in key sterile injectable medicine materials
The American Hospital Association (AHA) (11/27)

Flavors, Fragrances & Scents

French house Chopard unveils new women's fragrance, Sparkling Love, that opens with notes of mandarin, bergamot essence and Osmanthus absolute; the fragrance is available in 30, 50 and 100 ml eau de parfum
Industry Intelligence Inc. (11/27)

Niche line BeauFort London debuts Absent Presence, a new unisex leather fragrance, offered in 50 ml eau de parfum; featured notes include violet leaf absolute, vetiver bourbon oil, smoky leather and black pepper oil
Industry Intelligence Inc. (11/27)

Carbon Fibers

Toray Carbon Fibers Europe obtains ISCC Plus certification for its Lacq and Abidos production plants in South-West France; certification allows company to allocate, use biomass or recycled materials to produce, supply carbon fiber
Toray Industries Inc. (11/27)

Fabrics / Textiles

Indorama Ventures Fibers Germany spotlights flame-retardant fabric brand Trevira; brand offers long-term safety, meets international fire safety standards in sectors such as hotels, restaurants, hospitals, public transportation
Trevira GMBH (11/27)

DuPont's Tyvek manufacturing facility in Luxembourg receives ISCC Plus certification; Tyvek products have use in healthcare packaging, personal protection, construction, several other consumer, industrial applications
DuPont (11/27)

 Stock

Latest: Nov, 27 2023

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BASF SE (BAS) :ETR 44.68 44.36 0.72% -10.55%
Eastman Chemical (EMN) 81.97 81.89 0.10% -5.76%
Fuller H B (FUL) 75.97 76.45 -0.63% -4.68%
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) 74.84 74.73 0.15% -26.17%
Lyondellbasell Industries N.v (LYB) 93.08 94.13 -1.12% 7.25%
Ppg Industries (PPG) 137.29 136.45 0.62% 2.95%
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