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UPM and Paramelt collaborate on bio-based food packaging solution
UPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt have announced a joint development of a new bio-based, paper-based food packaging concept. Designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions, this packaging offers strong grease protection and improved end-of-life performance, making it suitable…
nova-Institute Renews Partnership with Bio Innovations Europe 2026 as Headline Partner
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Bio Innovations Europe, the premier event dedicated to scaling industrial biomanufacturing in the region, is proud to announce that nova-Institute will return as a Headline Partner for its 2026 edition. This renewed collaboration reinforces the vital…
Shanghai Electric delivers first large-scale Chinese biomethanol bunkering for global shipping
Shanghai Electric has achieved a major milestone in maritime decarbonization by successfully bunkering the container vessel CMA CGM OSMIUM with Chinese-produced biomethanol at Yangshan Port. This operation, conducted earlier this month, marks the first large-scale use of Chinese biomethanol by…
Biotech coalition maps path to trillion-dollar economy
A European sustainability coalition has identified four molecule families as the fastest routes to scaling industrial biotechnology, potentially unlocking a market worth $1.1 trillion. Advanced Biotech for Sustainability (AB4S) released its second annual report. The document narrows down 300 evaluated…
Industry coalition urges EU biomethane acceleration
Major European industry associations are urging EU leaders to accelerate biomethane production as a solution to high energy costs and carbon reduction goals. The Joint Biomethane Declaration frames the renewable gas as essential for industrial competitiveness. Europe currently produces 22…
Eurowag launches certified biofuel swap to support European decarbonisation
Eurowag, a leading provider of digital mobility solutions for Europe’s commercial transport sector, has introduced a new service called Biofuel Swap. Developed in partnership with FincoEnergies, this innovative offering aims to help transport companies reduce their carbon footprint without disrupting…