Insights
The 2025 bioeconomy review
2025 was a dynamic year for the biobased sector, with important developments across regulation, innovation, and investment. We review the biggest themes from the year, starting with innovation.
Why Thailand became Asia’s rising bio-based star
We look at why biomanufacturing has flourished in Thailand and the investments that have put the Southeast Asian nation on the map.
The Australian startups shaping the future of food
Some are developing biochemicals for soil and livestock that cut emissions and waste. Others are fermenting animal-free proteins that move away from traditional farming altogether. All draw on synthetic biology for their IP.
China’s chemical giants invest in biomanufacturing
Having cut their teeth in the legacy chemicals sector, China is now transferring capital and know-how to renewable materials.
EU centres competitiveness in new bioeconomy strategy
The new strategy document lays out how the EU will focus on scaling biobased technologies, targeting those with the greatest commercial potential.
What’s ZymoChem getting right?
2025 has been a stellar year for ZymoChem. By the fourth quarter, it had been named startup of the year by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation.