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Adhesives
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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)
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Ink / Inks
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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)
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Starch
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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)
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Polymers/Resins
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Polyethylene (PE)
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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)
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Polyesters / Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
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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)
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End markets
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Films / Sheets
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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)
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Plastics
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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)
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Plastic Packaging
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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)
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Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredients
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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)
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Food & Beverage Ingredients
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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)
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Pharmaceutical Ingredients
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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)
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Flavors, Fragrances & Scents
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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)
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Carbon Fibers
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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)
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Fabrics / Textiles
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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)
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Stock
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Latest: Nov, 27 2023
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BASF SE (BAS) :ETR
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44.68
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44.36
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0.72%
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-10.55%
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Eastman Chemical (EMN)
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81.97
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81.89
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0.10%
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-5.76%
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Fuller H B (FUL)
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75.97
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76.45
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-0.63%
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-4.68%
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International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF)
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74.84
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74.73
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0.15%
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-26.17%
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Lyondellbasell Industries N.v (LYB)
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93.08
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94.13
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-1.12%
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7.25%
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Ppg Industries (PPG)
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137.29
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136.45
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0.62%
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2.95%
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