Primient Covation introduces bio-based propanediol to enhance hair color formulations
Primient Covation, a leading producer of 100% bio-based 1,3 propanediol, has introduced new semi-permanent hair color formulations featuring Zemea propanediol. Developed in partnership with Sensient's Arianor water-soluble dyes, these products…
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.
P2 Science and Algenesis Partner to Develop Algae-Derived Chemicals and 100% Biobased, Biodegradable Polyurethanes
P2 Science and Algenesis have announced a partnership aimed at developing Algae-Derived Chemicals and 100% Biobased, Biodegradable Polyurethane. The collaboration focuses on developing 100% bio-based polyurethanes where P2 provides a…
Enzymit and Cosun achieve pilot-scale biomanufacturing of hyaluronic acid
Enzymit, a synbio company pioneering cell-free biomanufacturing, has partnered with Cosun, a leader in sustainable plant-based ingredients, to successfully produce hyaluronic acid (HA) at a 200-liter pilot scale. Using an…
Oterra and Seprify collaborate on plant-based white coloring
Oterra, a leading global supplier of natural food colors, has partnered with Swiss innovator Seprify to introduce a plant-based white coloring that replaces titanium dioxide (TiO₂). This new solution offers…
Algenesis Labs and Safic-Alcan bring bio-based polyurethanes to Europe
Algenesis Labs, a leader in plant-based, fully biodegradable polyurethanes, has announced a strategic partnership with Safic-Alcan, a top global specialty chemicals distributor. This collaboration aims to introduce Algenesis’s Soleic® technology…
Biotalys receives EPA proposal to approve its first biofungicide
Biotalys announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to approve its first biofungicide, EVOCA. The agency will now conduct a final review, with stakeholders like growers and…
Moeve enters Chinese market with phenol from biomass waste
Moeve Chemicals has taken a significant step into the Chinese market by signing a supply agreement for its innovative NextPhenol BC. This phenol is produced sustainably, using raw materials sourced…
GFBiochemicals grows with leadership hires to expand sustainable chemistry
In 2025, GFBiochemicals, a leader in bio-based chemistry, is strengthening its leadership team. The company aims to meet rising global demand for sustainable materials. GFBiochemicals focuses on levulinic acid derivatives…