Avocado all day, every day: Westfalia Fruit unlocks new consumption moments at PLMA 2026

Avocado all day, every day: Westfalia Fruit unlocks new consumption moments at PLMA 2026. 
(Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR059)Westfalia Fruit, a global leader in the avocado industry, is redefining avocados from a weekend treat to an everyday habit, with its ready-to-use portfolio developed for growth. At PLMA 2026 (Hall 1, booth B44), Westfalia Fruit will exhibit a full product range, including fresh and ready-to-eat solutions on 19 and 20 May. The company features the scale of the opportunity ahead and highlights why Westfalia Fruit is the natural supplier of choice.

Consumentenonderzoek van Meatless brengt aan het licht wat hybride vleesproducten zo populair maakt

Meatless enquête over hybride vleesproducten 2025 - Top 3 voordelen. (Foto: BENEO, PR037)Een nieuw consumentenonderzoek door het merk Meatless van BENEO toont aan dat hybride vleesproducten, waarin het vlees gedeeltelijk vervangen is door plantaardige ingrediënten, terrein winnen als een geloofwaardig en aantrekkelijk alternatief voor consumenten. Een belangrijk argument is dat ze minder vlees kunnen eten zonder in te boeten aan smaak en kwaliteit of meer te betalen. Hybride vleesproducten zijn daarom ideaal voor de bijna 1 op 2 Nederlandse respondenten die zichzelf in het onderzoek als flexitariër beschouwen.

Belden to recognize Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award finalists at Annual Innovation Summit

Belden to recognize Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award finalists at Annual Innovation Summit. 
(Photo: Belden, PR562)Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global provider of complete connection solutions, is pleased to announce that three companies have been selected as finalists for the 3rd annual Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award.

SABIC launches ULTEM reactive oligomer for tough, lightweight aerospace composites

ULTEM™ SU3102P reactive oligomer, a Gold winner of the 2026 Edison Awards. (SABIC)SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today introduced ULTEM™ SU3102P reactive oligomer, a novel toughening agent for thermoset composites used in primary and secondary aerospace structures such as wings, fuselage frames, spoilers and interior components. This new polyetherimide (PEI) oligomer delivers unmatched thermoset formulation freedom without impacting processability. ULTEM SU3102P oligomer, a Gold winner of the 2026 Edison Awards, supports development of advanced aerospace structures with superior performance compared to incumbent materials.

Clariant showcases latest innovative technologies and CLARITY digital solution at Metal China 2026

Clariant showcases latest innovative technologies and CLARITY digital solution at Metal China 2026. 
© Clariant Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, is presenting its latest innovations for the foundry industry at Metal China 2026, taking place May 6-9 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. As one of the leading players in the foundry segment both in China and globally, leveraging over 160 years of industry expertise, Clariant continues to demonstrate its commitment to customer focus and sustainability-driven innovation.

Mondi produces innovative brown paper packaging with white digital printing for Riedel Glas

Mondi produces innovative brown paper packaging with white digital printing for Riedel Glas. 
(Photo: Mondi, PR365)Mondi, a leading global manufacturer of sustainable packaging and paper solutions, has produced innovative packaging made of brown kraftliner with white digital printing for its long-standing customer Riedel Glas to support the market launch of the All American Bourbon glass series.

Première à Birmingham: KRAIBURG TPE UK Ltd. au salon Interplas 2026

KRAIBURG TPE participe pour la première fois sous sa propre bannière au salon Interplas 2026. (Illustration: © 2026 KRAIBURG TPE)KRAIBURG TPE, leader de compétence mondial dans le domaine des élastomères thermoplastiques, participera pour la première fois sous sa propre bannière au salon Interplas 2026. L’entreprise souligne ainsi son engagement à long terme sur le marché britannique. Après la création de KRAIBURG TPE UK Ltd. en juin 2024, il s’agit d’une nouvelle étape stratégique visant à renforcer de manière ciblée sa présence au Royaume-Uni.

Syensqo enables next-generation high-voltage smartphone batteries

SyensqoSyensqo announces the growing commercial adoption of its Energain® SA076 solution in advanced consumer electronics. The material supports next-generation lithium-ion batteries used in premium smartphones, helping them operate at higher voltages while maintaining safety and performance. Energain® SA076 is now used in lithium cobalt oxide (LCO) battery systems combined with silicon-carbon (Si-C) anodes operating above 4.53V, a key step forward for high-end mobile devices.