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Commission steps up action on Europe’s bioeconomy
The new initiatives are part of a push to boost the bioeconomy industry.
Paramelt launches Aquavate Bio, a biodegradable coating platform
Specialty coatings company Paramelt has launched Aquavate Bio, a water-based, biodegradable coating platform designed to give fiber-based packaging the barrier performance it needs to replace plastic, without sacrificing recyclability or compostability. The platform is built around a range of synthetic,…
Orlen opens $220 M biorefinery in Poland
Polish energy giant Orlen has started operations at a new $220 million biorefinery in Plock, marking a significant expansion of the country's renewable diesel capacity. The facility, announced on 25 May, can process 300,000 metric tonnes of feedstock annually. It…
Moeve builds Spain’s first IPA plant and takes home top industry award
Spanish energy and chemicals company Moeve has won the Best in Class Award at Expoquimia 2026 for building and commissioning Spain's first isopropyl alcohol plant, a milestone for both industrial self-sufficiency and greener chemical production. Isopropyl alcohol, or IPA, is…
Why Grangemouth is shaping the next phase of Scotland’s bioeconomy
Mark Bustard, CEO at the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC)
Switch Bioworks launches first-in-class field trials for microbial fertilizer
Switch Bioworks, a biotechnology firm dedicated to sustainable agriculture, has announced the start of field trials for its innovative microbial fertilizer. It has been authorized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This novel…