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Stay informed regarding IAL's latest publications and industry news covering the markets for Polyurethanes, Flavours & Fragrances and Thermal Insulation.


Symrise invests in Cellibre to drive fermentation-based flavour innovation
Symrise invests in Cellibre to drive fermentation-based flavour innovation
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Oct 232 min read


Givaudan opens a new White Biotechnology Innovation Centre in Toulouse, France
Givaudan, a global pioneer in fragrance and beauty, is pleased to announce the opening of its new White Biotechnology Innovation Centre (BIC) in Toulouse
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Oct 151 min read


dsm-firmenich Opens the Global Food Innovation Centre in the Netherlands
dsm-firmenich announced the opening of the Van Marken Food Innovation Centre in Delft, Netherlands
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Oct 122 min read


I.T.S taps into the 'crossbreed fruit' trend with a new taste line
I.T.S has introduced a new 'crossbreed fruit' flavour line, capitalising on the hybrid fruit trend and increased desire in fresh twists on classic favourites across the F&B market.
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Oct 122 min read


European Market for Thermal Insulation Products: 16th Edition
IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of the new edition of its study on the markets for Thermal Insulation Products in...
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Oct 91 min read


Clariant Expands Daya Bay Plant, Grows Exolitâ„¢ OP Line for E-Mobility
Clariant has completed its CHF 100 million investment in the Daya Bay facility, with the second production line set to become fully...
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Oct 91 min read


Dsm-Firmenich Inaugurates Van Marken Food Innovation Center in Delft
Dsm-Firmenich has officially opened its Van Marken Food Innovation Center in Delft, marking a major step in its strategy to transform the...
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Oct 81 min read


CANNON Viking LayDown VariMaster Enables Real-Time Foam Grade Adjustments
CANNON Viking will showcase its new LayDown VariMaster system, a patented solution for continuous slabstock foam block production, at...
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Oct 82 min read


Safic-Alcan Acquired Anders Stake to boost its South American presence
Paris–La Défense – Safic-Alcan has acquired a majority stake in Peru-based specialty chemical distributor Anders, strengthening its...
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Oct 81 min read


Turpaz acquires Nicola-J, strengthening its position in Africa's flavour sector
Turpaz acquires Nicola-J, strengthening its position in Africa's flavour sector
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Oct 73 min read


Kerry Opens Biotechnology Centre in Leipzig to Drive Food, Beverage, and Pharma Innovation
Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition, has inaugurated its new Biotechnology Centre in Leipzig, Germany, to accelerate the development of advanced biotech solutions for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. The facility marks a significant expansion of Kerry’s global biotechnology infrastructure, complementing its investments and acquisitions over the past two decades, including the 2022 purchase of c-LEcta, a Leipzig-based specialist in enzymes and biotechn
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Sep 261 min read


Covestro Completes Modernisation of Dormagen TDI Plant
Covestro has successfully completed the modernisation of its Toluene Diisocyanate (TDI) plant in Dormagen, significantly enhancing...
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Mar 202 min read


NEVEON and BRANTNER Launch Austria’s First Mattress Recycling Venture, LOOP-it
Leading foam producer NEVEON and circular economy specialist BRANTNER green solutions have launched Austria’s first mattress recycling...
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Feb 211 min read


Varun Beverages Partners with PepsiCo for Snack Production in Zimbabwe and Zambia
PepsiCo has entered into an agreement with Varun Beverages, a subsidiary of India's RJ Corp. food and drinks group, to manufacture and...
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Jul 17, 20241 min read


Flexible Foam Market Performance in the EMEA Region: A Detailed Analysis for 2023
Overview of Flexible Foam Production In 2023, the production of Polyurethane Flexible Foam in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa)...
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Jun 28, 20243 min read


Perstorp Plans to Construct a Biogas Plant at its Swedish Polyol's Facility
A biogas plant is planned for the Perstorp industrial area. Built and operated by Biokraft, the facility will produce 130 GWh of...
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Jun 28, 20242 min read


Alibaba Cloud Helps Covestro Track Sustainable Plastics
Ensuring the ability to track the origin and environmental impact of materials is crucial for the implementation of a circular economy....
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Jun 26, 20242 min read


RAMPF's Upcycling Breakthrough in Aerogel Production
The PolymAerocycle upcycling project, aimed at producing customized polymer aerogels, has demonstrated encouraging early results....
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Jun 19, 20241 min read


IKEA, NABU, and The Mattress Association Unite for Recycling Mattresses
It is important that mattresses are capable of being recycled. NABU, in collaboration with the mattress association and IKEA Germany, is...
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Jun 12, 20242 min read


Huntsman Broadens its SPF Product Range for Unventilated Attics
Huntsman Building Solutions has added a new spray polyurethane foam product to its Icynene portfolio. Icynene Xpress 55 is an open-cell...
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Jun 5, 20241 min read
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