Payne Security has acquired BP Secure Solutions, adding the UK firm's roster of adhesive security labelling technologies to its drug industry offering.

SAFC Pharma is preparing for the shift towards cell culture-based vaccines, while still supplying and growing in the traditional sector, to ensure it can grow in coming years, according to a company director.

There are signs that 2010 will be a better year for the fine and custom chemistry industry but companies at Informex remained cautious and are planning accordingly.

The impact of the economic downturn is still being felt but SAFC remains "cautiously optimistic" about 2010, believing its close relationships with clients and investment in key emerging markets will generate business.

UK contract services firm Quotient Bioresearch says its "Synthesis-to-clinic" service for 14 C labelled compounds can simplify early drug development.

Following the first full day of AAPS 2009 in Los Angeles, California, US we take a look at the major developments and talking points.

How successful was the BioPh conference in Madrid? in-PharmaTechnologist asked key players attending the inaugural event.

Henry Hussell, marketing manager at Cargill Pharma, talks about Zerose erythritol's development since it was launched at CPhI 2008.

As CPhI 2009 draws to a close we take a look back on the show, which, despite some negatives, appears to have been an overall success.