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In the realm of immune checkpoint inhibitors, a shifting dynamic is underway as pharmaceutical giants vie for the coveted title of "Global Immune Checkpoint King."

Perstorp has completed a transaction to acquire its minority stake in the joint venture Shandong Fufeng Perstorp Chemical, which owns and operates the Zibo site in China. Perstorp is currently the sole owner of the polyol manufacturing plant.

• Perstorp
• Shandong Fufeng Perstorp Chemical

MAIRE announces that NEXTCHEM has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of GasConTec Gmbh (GCT), an innovative company specializing in technology development and process engineering.

• MAIRE
• Nextchem
• GasConTec

Etoxazole should not be used in cucumbers at present.

• Etoxazole
• oxazole
• acaricide

In 2023, 19 new potato pesticides were registered, and the prevention and control objects were mainly late blight and black scurf

• pesticides
• Dimethomorph
• Fludioxonil

Kathon CG in cosmetics is one of the most common additives. It has been used in cosmetics for decades since its invention in the 1960s and 1970s.

• Kathon CG in cosmetics

German start-up 4peoplewhocare has selected Gerresheimer's latest sustainable packaging solutions, which include Gx Amsterdam glass jars with bio-based Forewood closures, for the launch of its innovative deodorant cream.

• 4peoplewhocare
• Gerresheimer

The food industry is undergoing a transformative shift as companies strive to embrace sustainability and reduce their environmental impact. One area that has seen significant advancements is sustainable packaging.

Food safety is a paramount concern in the food industry, and advancements in technology are playing a crucial role in ensuring consumer well-being.

Sustainable aquaculture plays a critical role in meeting the growing global demand for seafood while minimizing the environmental impact on our oceans.

An alarming incident of anthrax bacterial infection has been reported in Mozambique, raising concerns about public health and agricultural safety. The outbreak was recently notified to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) .

In a recent development, the Australia-New Zealand Food Standards Agency (FSANZ) has initiated a public consultation regarding the use of a genetically modified strain of Rhizopus oryzae in producing triacylglycerol lipase, a potential processing aid.

Zai Lab, a leading biotech company, has recently announced an extension of its partnership with Tian for an additional two years.

DIC Corporation announced that its subsidiary Ideal Chemi Plast Pvt. Ltd. has opened a new production plant at Supa Japan Industrial Area, Maharashtra on February 15, 2024.

• DIC
• Ideal Chemi Plast
• coating resins

Ascentage Pharma, a leading biopharmaceutical company, has announced its plans to present three groundbreaking clinical advancements at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in 2024.

Y-mAbs, a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development and commercialization of novel antibody-based cancer therapeutics, has announced the appointment of Dr. Mary Tagliaferri to its Board of Directors.

In the highly competitive landscape of the pharmaceutical industry, even the giants can stumble. When discussing the most challenging times for multinational pharmaceutical companies in recent years.

The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the pharmaceutical industry has been a topic of extensive discussion and debate. While some skeptics view it as a dead-end, others see it as a disruptive force that can revolutionize drug development.

The Australian Pesticide and Veterinary Medicine Authority (APVMA) recently issued an official bulletin, APVMA intends to approve BASF (Australia) company's application for Glufosinate-P (ammonium salt) as an active ingredient in agricultural chemicals.

• Glufosinate-P
• Glufosinate
• ammonium
• salt

In a shocking revelation, the global food industry has been hit by a major scandal as counterfeit olive oil floods the market.