BASF Successfully Uses ChemCycling to Produce Pilot Products from Plastic Waste

BASF announced that it has successfully created the first products under its ChemCyling project. Certain plastic wastes such as mixed or uncleaned plastics cannot be recycled and are therefore burned or buried in a landfill to produce energy. However, a ground-breaking innovation by BASF uses chemicals to recycle waste plastics to produce syngas or oil …

Restrictions on Manufacturing and Usage of Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether Impede the Growth of the U.S. Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE) Market

While methyl tertiary-butyl ether is commonly used in a variety of industrial applications, the growth of the U.S. methyl tertiary-butyl ether market might be hindered due to the imposition of stringent rules and regulations on the manufacturing and usage of methyl tertiary-butyl ether. As any kind of exposure to methyl tertiary-butyl ether can pose serious …

Regulatory Framework Restricting the Use of Eugenol as a Flavoring Agent Impacts the Growth of the Europe Eugenol Market

Eugenol is one of the most popular flavoring agents used in a variety of food products, which encourages a number of eugenol manufacturers in the Europe eugenol market to enter the food industry in the region. However, the regulations established by the European Commission that restrict market players in the food & beverage industry from …

Europe Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE) Market: Proposed Ban on Petrol and Diesel Cars in European Countries can Impact the Market Growth

The Europe methyl tertiary-butyl ether market is witnessing healthy growth with its applications in the oil & gas industry as a fuel additive. However, leading European countries such as the United Kingdom, France, and Norway are proposing to ban conventional fuel-based vehicles in the coming years. The Europe methyl tertiary-butyl ether market may witness a …

Strong Energy Regulations and Standards Developed in the U.S. Market Impact Growth Prospects of the U.S. Blenders Market

With the changing lifestyle and a rise in discretionary income of American consumers, sales of kitchen appliances, such as blenders, have increased in the country over the past few years. The U.S. blenders market is gaining momentum with the need for convenience in cooking applications among American consumers and high demand for electronic kitchen appliances …

U.S. Meatainers Market: Substantial Level of Consumption and Preference for Uncooked Meat to Fuel the Demand for Meatainers

The U.S. meatainers market is expected to remain under the influence of rising consumer preference for meat, especially uncooked meat. Owing to the spreading awareness for healthy cooking practices among U.S. Baby Boomers, demand for uncooked meat is on the rise, marking gainful opportunities for the U.S. meatainers market. Further, the meat and poultry industry …

Diary Giant Kerry Group acquiring Ariake USA, Southeastern Mills for €325m

Kerry Group, a diary giant announced on Friday about its plan to acquire two businesses for roughly €325 million. In a note, the foods group said that it is going to take over Ariake USA, the North American business of Ariake Japan. The discussions are going on around regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. The …

BASF Produces Products Based on Chemically Recycled Plastic Waste

In a novel move, BASF has manufactured products composed of chemically reused plastic waste, and has become a worldwide pioneer across the industry. Dr. Martin Brudermüller, CTO and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE, said that companies, consumers and institutions must use plastics responsibly, if the world wants to set itself …

Kenya Medical Supplies Authority to Dispatch Medical Supplies

With the University Health Coverage Launch, Kenya Medical Supplies Authority dispatched a medical supplies consignment to four pilot countries. University Health Coverage is expected to be launched in Kisumu and rolled out in the other three countries including Isiolo, Nyeri and Machakos. The CEO of Kenya Medical Supplies Authority, Jonah Mwangi told the press that …

Walmart to Acquire Art.com for Expanding Its Home Décor Business

Retail giant Walmart has plans to buy Art.com for expanding its home décor business. The deal is expected to reach closure by 2019. The main agenda behind this acquisition is to cater to the growing demands of millennials, especially those inclined towards online shopping. With the availability of over 2 Million designs in Art.com, Walmart …