Cargill’s NatureWorks take sugar-derived plastics to Brazil
Cargill is to introduce its Ingeo bioplastics to Brazil, offering the food, cosmetics and other industries a new packaging material derived from sugar instead of petroleum.
Archives for July 6, 2009
Arkema and Chemeq to co-manufacture antimicrobial polymer
Arkema and Australian chemicals supplier Chemeq have signed a manufacturing agreement that will see Arkema supply a new antimicrobial polymer.
Fish derived collagen could help relieve sensitive skin, study
An oligosaccharide and a fish derived collagen could provide relief for sufferers of sensitive skin, according to scientists from Rome, Italy.
Photomedex CEO resignation leads to new appointment
Skin care device company says that its CEO Jeffrey O'Donnell has resigned, to be replaced by Dennis McGrath.
BASF cuts jobs and closes factories to integrate Ciba into business
BASF will be cutting 3,700 jobs and closing over 20 production facilities as part of the integration of Ciba into the business.
Regis announces share sale and big drop in Q4 results
The world’s leading salon hair care provider has announced a major public share offering on the same day that it announces disappointing Q4 sales.