Business
Fashion industry convened in Copenhagen to address sustainability
More than 1,000 fashion industry stakeholders convened in Copenhagen from 5-7 May for the Global Fashion Summit 2026. The event brought together brands, retailers, policymakers, manufacturers, and innovators to tackle pressing sustainability challenges. The summit explored the theme "Building Resilient…
Renewable Materials Conference sets September date with defossilisation theme
The Renewable Materials Conference will return to Siegburg, near Cologne, Germany, from 22 to 24 September 2026, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators focused on transitioning away from fossil-based chemicals and materials. Organiser nova-Institute expects 400 to 500 participants…
DAB.bio names former BASF Director as Chief Technology Officer
Dutch industrial biotechnology company DAB.bio has appointed Professor Michael Helmut Kopf as its new Chief Technology Officer, effective May 1st. The Delft-based firm specializes in developing scalable solutions for continuous biomanufacturing. Kopf brings extensive experience from leadership positions at major…
Elanco partners with Syngulon to advance sustainable animal products
Syngulon, a biotech company based in Belgium, has announced a new licensing agreement with Elanco, a global leader in animal health solutions. This partnership grants Elanco worldwide rights to use Syngulon’s innovative bacteriocin-based microbial selection technologies. These are cutting-edge tools…
PANGAIA launches new bio-based performance material
Fashion brand PANGAIA has released the Courtside Capsule, featuring a newly developed bio-based performance fabric that aims to reduce reliance on petroleum-derived materials in sportswear. The collection centers on (gaia)BioStretch, a custom fabric combining bio-based nylon and elastane. The material…
Bridging the gap to commercial scale in bio-based industries
The potential of bio-based chemicals, ingredients, and materials to transform industries and create a more sustainable future is clear. Yet, turning scientific breakthroughs into commercially viable solutions remains a complex challenge. No single entity can achieve this alone; it requires…