Investment boost for Dutch biochemical producer Mevaldi
ICOs Capital has announced an investment in Mevaldi B.V., a Dutch biotech firm specializing in sustainable biochemical building blocks. The funding aims to support Mevaldi’s efforts to increase production capacity…
Green D Market Analytics publishes comprehensive report on renewable surfactants market
Green D Market Analytics (GDMA) released a new market report called “Detailed Assessment of the Renewable Surfactants Market.” It was developed in collaboration with Neil A Burns LLC. View a…
French ban on PFAS in cosmetics and clothes takes effect
France has officially implemented a ban on the production and sale of PFAS chemicals, often called 'forever chemicals,' starting January 1st. The law stipulates that from January 2026, the production,…
Allnex receives EU Product Safety Award for leading PFAS phase-out
Allnex has been awarded the EU Product Safety Award by the European Commission for its early, comprehensive phase-out of PFAS-containing additives. This initiative demonstrates a proactive commitment to sustainability, safety,…
Bio-emollient OXISMOOTH® DS debuts in Brazil’s beauty market
Indovinya, the specialty chemicals division of Indorama Ventures, announced the launch of OXISMOOTH® DS in the Brazilian market. This multifunctional emollient is made entirely from plant-based, renewable sources, setting new…
Biotech innovation turns toxic formaldehyde into valuable chemicals
Formaldehyde is a common chemical used in many industries. It’s found in disinfectants, resins, and plastics. But it’s also highly toxic and harmful to both people and the environment. It…
Gannet BioChem achieves SBTi validation for emissions reduction targets
Gannet BioChem, a leading specialty chemical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), has received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This milestone confirms the company's commitment to reducing…
GS Biomats at EBC25: Accelerating FDCA Toward Industrial-Scale Bioeconomy Solutions
In a market crowded with “bio-based alternatives,” FDCA (and the polymer it enables, PEF) stands apart — not because it’s simply renewably sourced, but because its chemistry unlocks a step-change…
NUS develops microneedle patches for direct biofertiliser delivery in plants
Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have created dissolving microneedle patches that deliver biofertiliser directly into plant tissues. In greenhouse trials, crops like Choy Sum and Kale grew…