analytica China 2020 concludes successfully

More than 1,000 new products point to future trends

24-Nov-2020 - analytica China 2020 came to a successful conclusion on November 18, 2020 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The show brought together 1,009 exhibitors (2018: 950) and 112 represented companies and partners. 23,652 professional visitors attended. With six exhibition halls, eight ...

Biotage acquires Horizon Technology

Strengthens position in environmental and food safety

08-Dec-2017 - Biotage AB has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares in the privately held company Horizon Technology, Inc. (Horizon) based in New Hampshire, US, at a purchase price of approx. USD 18.4 million, corresponding to approx. SEK 153 million, based on an enterprise value of ...

Science for the protection of consumers

BfR publishes its Annual Report for 2008

26-Aug-2009 - Do toner particles pose a threat to health? Does dioxin in pork constitute a risk for consumers? Can fragrances trigger allergies? The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) assesses risks from many areas of daily life. They include things like chemicals as well as food of plant and animal ...

PerkinElmer Acquires Analytica of Branford, Inc.

Investment Enhances Mass Spectrometry Portfolio & Expertise

15-May-2009 - PerkinElmer, Inc. has acquired Analytica of Branford, Inc. The acquisition is an integral part of PerkinElmer's strategic commitment to continue to grow its human and environmental health portfolio. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. With the completion of this acquisition, PerkinElmer ...

Mitsui Chemicals to Conclude a Sales Agreement for New Fungicide with DuPont

19-Jan-2007 - Mitsui Chemicals Inc. signed an agreement on December 7, 2006, with E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company ("DuPont") to supply a new fungicide known as Penthiopyrad (MCI Code Number: MTF-753). In accordance with this agreement, MCI will license DuPont to register and sell formulated products using ...

Analytica-Anacon 2006 reinforces position as leading exhibition for decision-makers and users in the Indian analysis industry

30-Nov-2006 - During the Analytica-Anacon 2006, there were approximately 2,592 visitors, 130 exhibitors from 11 countries, and all 3,500 square meters of exhibition space at the Palace Grounds were booked to capacity. The 3rd International Trade Fair and Conference for Analytical Instrumentation, ...

Waters Corporation Enters Into Collaborations with Chinese Partners

Raising the Bar for Food Safety and Environmental Standards in China

26-Jun-2006 - Waters Corporation announced collaborations with the China Municipal Center for Disease Prevention and Control (China CDC), Beijing Municipal Center for Disease Prevention and Control (BJCDC) and The Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences (RCEES) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences to ...

Nanotechnology Makes Packaging Intelligent, Smart and Safe

25-May-2005 - According to a new market study developed by Helmut Kaiser Consultancy nanotechnology has been significantly increasing its impact on the food and beverage packaging industry during last three years. The sales of the nano-related packaging products have been rising from US$ 150 million in 2002 to ...

BASF Vitamin Production Plant Rated "Superior" in AIB Audits

04-May-2005 - Last month, the American Institute of Baking (AIB) successfully audited BASF's Calpan plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany. The auditors, which follow a strict inspection program for food safety, rated BASF's plant with 910 points as "superior". A superior rating is the highest possible classification ...

Rhodia divests food ingredients to Danisco for 320 million euros

12-Mar-2004 - Rhodia announced the signing of a final agreement for the sale of its food ingredients business to Danisco. The transaction should be finalized in May, once legal authorizations have been received. Rhodia announced February 13 that it had signed an agreement to negotiate exclusively with the ...