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HH Chemical launches BIODEX®: world’s first fully bio-based materials brand
HH Chemical has announced the official launch of BIODEX®, the world's first brand offering fully integrated biobased materials. The platform delivers a complete solution across the entire value chain—from renewable raw materials to finished consumer products. It creates a closed-loop…
Avantium to develop large-scale production of bio-based chemical 5-HMF
Avantium N.V., a leader in renewable polymers, received a €200,000 grant from the EU Horizon Europe program. The funding supports Avantium’s participation in a consortium focused on producing 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF). The consortium includes 12 European partners and is led by…
Pangaia launches activewear made from biobased materials
Pangaia, a materials science company, has introduced its latest activewear collection: 365 Seamless Activewear. The collection emphasizes sustainability and performance. It features garments made entirely from biobased and renewable materials. The collection uses Evo Nylon by Fulgar, made from castor…
Eco-Products joins San Francisco Giants as Zero Waste Partner
Eco-Products has become an official Zero Waste Partner of the San Francisco Giants. It involves supplying compostable foodservice packaging to Oracle Park. The goal is to support the ballpark’s waste diversion program. The program aims to reduce landfill waste through…
MeliBio acquired by FoodYoung Labs, advancing bee-free food tech
MeliBio, a California-based leader in bee-free food innovation, has been acquired by Swiss company FoodYoung Labs. FoodYoung Labs is a vertically integrated food group specializing in clean ingredients, transparent sourcing, and food science. The acquisition includes MeliBio’s Mellody® brand, its…
Michelin to construct demonstration unit for 5-HMF molecule in France
Michelin plans to build an industrial demonstration unit for producing 5-HMF, a bio-sourced, non-toxic molecule. This molecule can replace fossil fuel-derived ingredients across various industries. The facility will be located on the Osiris platform in Péage en Roussillon, France. It…