ICIS - Search Articles by Date : May 25 2009 - May 31 2009

Artificial sweeteners market to change
Lawsuits and new products are indicators that the tight-knit, closed-lipped sugar-free/low calorie/artificial sweetener industry will be in for a.... more
(25 May 2009 00:00)

Food ingredient companies offer cost cutting solution
Food ingredients offer money-saving alternatives as the global recession chills spending THE PRESSURE is on for food and beverage manufacturers.... more
(25 May 2009 00:00)

India food ingredients business booms
The country has a small but fast-growing food ingredients market. Though held back by poor agricultural and commercial infrastructure, it has huge.... more
(25 May 2009 00:00)

Biotech penetrates deeper into the food market
Biotechnology is becoming a more valuable ingredient in food production more
(25 May 2009 00:00)

Food additives face legislative challenges
Food additives are already heavily regulated. Is the latest round of proposals seen as overly restrictive by an industry constantly looking to.... more
(25 May 2009 00:00)

Nutraceuticals market looks healthy despite downturn
Functional foods and dietary supplements promise consumers vitality and good health. The nutraceuticals market itself is enjoying much the same.... more
(25 May 2009 00:00)

Integrated facility serves US fuel industry
BASF spearheads evolution of hydrogen fuel cell technology with the start-up of its new fully integrated MEA production line. German chemical.... more
(25 May 2009 00:00)

APIC delegates were warned that recent improvements may not last
The timing of a recovery in Asian petrochemicals was high on the agenda at the recent Asia Petrochemical Industry (APIC) meeting in Seoul, South.... more
(25 May 2009 00:00)

Market intelligence: Climate bill fight heats up
US HOUSE Democrats have weakened their controversial cap-and-trade climate bill, but it is still facing broad opposition by Republicans and many in.... more
(25 May 2009 00:00)

Think tank: Aiming for transparency in chemical control
The global chemical industry seems to be making strides in product stewardship, but is the progress being recognized? Many appear to believe.... more
(25 May 2009 00:00)

New projects: May 13-18, 2009
Company Product Capacity Process Contractor Cost Start-up Status Borouge Ruwais,.... more
(25 May 2009 00:00)

From our own correspondent: The hazy days of journalism
The hazy days of journalisM You've no doubt heard, but the chemical sector is in the midst of a downturn. Prices are fluctuating wildly, plants.... more
(25 May 2009 00:00)

The endpoint: Recreating natural health benefits and recipes
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,but at least in the kitchen, it's certainly not easy IT'S JUST over a year since Swiss firm.... more
(25 May 2009 00:00)

Newsbites: 75 and 20 years ago
ICIS Chemical Business traces its roots back to 1871, when one of the original ­publications was called Oil, Paint and Drug Reporter 75.... more
(25 May 2009 00:00)

This week's world news
Dow divests calcium chloride, refinery US-based Dow Chemical has sold its calcium chloride business and its interest in a refinery in the.... more
(25 May 2009 00:00)

ICIS Heren energy news, roundup & data
EDWARD COX/LONDON A condensate leak shut down Norway's largest gas processing plant at Kollsnes last Tuesday, boosting prompt contracts on.... more
(25 May 2009 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Some feeling the pressure
buyers show consternation over possible BD hikes, Asian styrenics markets react to demand uncertainty, while Argentinian caustic soda prices.... more
(25 May 2009 00:00)

Key chemical prices
AsiaEuropeUS $/tonne Change $/tonne Change cents/lb Change Naphtha 513-516... more
(25 May 2009 00:00)

Chemical profile: Ethanol
uses The tremendous growth of ethanol as a fuel in recent years has been driven by changes in legislation. In North America, ethanol has replaced.... more
(25 May 2009 00:00)

What's on: Aromatics Industrial Chain Summit
Hong Kong is the location for the Aromatics Industrial Chain Summit this June, organized by CBI China and supported by ICIS. The two-day event,.... more
(25 May 2009 00:00)

Asia's distribution challenges provide opportunities for logistics experts
Complex challenges confronting Asia's chemical distribution and logistics sector require some smart people - and good incentives Nobody said it.... more
(29 May 2009 00:00)

SABIC IP and Ashland Distribution's alliance may change North American plastics
With resins giant SABIC and major distributor Ashland joining forces, the North American plastics industry may be in for a big change BACK WHEN .... more
(29 May 2009 00:00)

US railroad reform legislation to move forward, but a broader consensus bill is possible
Legislation favored by the US chemical industryto end monopoly rail exemptions moves forward LEGISLATION BEING pushed by chemical producers to.... more
(29 May 2009 00:00)

Joe Kamalick’s Washington Letter 14 May 2009
Making the cap (and trade) fit. ICIS chief Americas correspondent, Joe Kamalick, reports on US legislative efforts towards carbon cap and.... more
(29 May 2009 16:10)

Joe Kamalick’s Washington Letter 22 May 2009
Facing climate change threats. ICIS chief Americas correspondent, Joe Kamalick, looks at industry concerns over proprietary processes and.... more
(29 May 2009 16:11)

Joe Kamalick’s Washington Letter 29 May 2009
The first swallow of summer ICIS. chief Americas correspondent, Joe Kamalick, says statistically the US economy may have turned the corner . more
(29 May 2009 16:12)