Growing consumer awareness of the gut microbiome’s role in overall health has propelled prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics into the spotlight. The rising preference for soluble dietary fibre, valued for its wide-ranging health benefits and versatility in food applications, is driving global demand. Plant-based diets and the pursuit of clean-label products are further reinforcing the appeal of fibre-rich food and beverages. With increasing consumer demand for tailored well

bitBiome and Tojo Vikas announce strategic collaboration in sustainable flavour and fragrance Biomanufacturing

Krahn Chemie strengthens its relationship with Lamberti throughout Germany and Austria

BASF develops new mattresses made from old ones

The production of aqueous polyurethane dispersions remains inherently costly due to the need for complex equipment, advanced technical expertise and sophisticated formulation processes. Their relatively low solid content can restrict performance in certain demanding applications, while further improvements are still required to enhance low-temperature durability and broaden adaptability.

Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals and Mitsubishi Chemical have agreed on a major strategic collaboration to promote decarbonisation and optimise production capacity across their ethylene manufacturing operations in western Japan, supported by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

Austrotherm has commissioned a recycling plant for EPS and XPS insulation materials at its Purbach site. The facility is unique in Austria and marks a further step in strengthening the company’s circular economy strategy.

Qoraqalpoq Basaltwool has inaugurated a new stone wool insulation facility in Nukus, Uzbekistan, which consumes 50,000 tonnes of stone wool annually and incurs a cost of $52.4 million. The initiative is one of 437 construction sector projects that will have a collective value of over $3.6 billion, beginning in 2025 and continuing this year. The objective is to meet local demand by exporting approximately 25% of the produce, with an estimated annual export potential of US$25 m

Creations Foods joins with cookie manufacturer

Brenntag, a global leader in chemical and ingredient distribution, has expanded its distribution agreement with Givaudan—a global leader in fragrance and beauty

China’s Ministry of Finance, together with the State Taxation Administration, has released Announcement No. 2 (2026), introducing revisions to the export value-added tax (VAT) rebate regime covering certain photovoltaic (PV) and battery-related products.

L Catterton to acquire minority stake in fragrance house EX NIHILO

Covestro has commenced production at its new thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) manufacturing site in Zhuhai, a coastal city in South China.

Shandong Yinuowei New Materials Co., Ltd. has recently applied for a patent entitled “Rigid Polyurethane Foam Materials for High-Temperature Resistant Pipelines and Their Preparation Methods”, published under the number CN121319307A with an application date of December 2025, according to information released by the State Intellectual Property Office.

Henkel has launched Loctite STYCAST US 8000 A/B, a next-generation two-component polyurethane potting compound designed to enhance the reliability and service life of industrial and power electronics operating in harsh environments.

Ajmal Perfumes expands their presence in the United States, bringing the heart of Arabian perfumery to Americans' doorsteps

ASTech, a specialist in UV filter ingredients for sun protection, and dsm-firmenich, a global leader in nutrition, health and beauty, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and completed an associated investment process to establish a strategic business partnership aimed at strengthening their competitiveness in the global sunscreen market.

Innova Engineered Plastics, a leading manufacturer of heavy-gauge plastic enclosures and single-use components for highly regulated industries, has acquired key manufacturing assets from SSK in Mexicali, Mexico

Guangdong Ever Ray Environmental Material Co., Ltd., a leading China-based polyurethane acrylate oligomer manufacturer, has announced the successful launch of its latest ultra-fast curing UV-resin solutions, designed to meet the growing demand for rapid, sustainable and high-precision manufacturing across electronics, automotive and packaging industries.

The report presents data on the 2025 consumption of aliphatic and aromatic polyester polyols, as well as polyether and eco-friendly polyols, together with forecast consumption to 2030 (eco-friendly polyols forecast to 2035). Consumption data and forecasts are segmented by the three major geographic regions: the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific