Argus launches first global prices for biochemicals
Argus, a leading global energy and commodity price reporting agency, has launched the world’s first prices for biochemicals. These include bioethylene, biopropylene, biobutadiene, and biobenzene. This is a major step…
Ecovia-Bio launches U.S.’s first PGA production facility
Ecovia-Bio announced the opening of its new commercial production plant in Livonia, Michigan. This milestone makes it the first and only manufacturer of polyglutamic acid (PGA) and its derivatives in…
iMicrobes achieves scale in 100% bio-based acrylic acid production
Industrial Microbes (iMicrobes), a leader in biotech, announced a major breakthrough. They successfully produced 100% biobased, high-purity acrylic acid at scale. The process uses advanced fermentation technology. Backed by BioMADE,…
Mevaldi secures funding to scale up green chemicals for sustainable polymers
Dutch biotech company Mevaldi B.V. has completed a funding round with High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) and ICIG Ventures, the venture capital arm of International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG). This investment will…
Avantium announces rights offering to fund next-gen sustainable processes
Avantium N.V has announced the launch of a fully committed and underwritten rights offering totaling €65 million. The capital increase aims to support the company’s development until it reaches EBITDA…
Moa unveils biochemicals to help farmers protect crops
Moa Technology announced the discovery of new biochemicals for crop protection. These could form a new product category for farmers. The company aims to improve safety, sustainability, and effectiveness. Over…
Algenesis Labs launches world’s first fully biogenic, plant-based isocyanate
Algenesis Labs, a leader in sustainable materials science, recently announced the commissioning of its Bio-Iso pilot plant. This facility produces the world’s first 100% biogenic carbon isocyanate made entirely from…
SEKISUI CHEMICAL pioneers PFAS-free materials
SEKISUI CHEMICAL announced a significant development in sustainable pipe materials. The company’s Urban Infrastructure & Environmental Products division, under President Yoshiyuki Hirai, has been working on new PFAS-free pipe technology.…
Korea perfects bio-based beauty
We explore how key Korean manufacturers and brands are drawing on advanced biological materials to replace (and surpass) synthetic chemicals in cosmetics and skincare.