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.
DMC Biotechnologies launches sustainable D-chiro-inositol for nutraceuticals
DMC Biotechnologies, a leading U.S.-based biomanufacturer, has announced the commercial launch of D-chiro-inositol, a new ingredient now available to health-focused nutraceutical brands in the United States. This addition enhances DMC’s…
New Geno facility in Iowa produces sustainable biochemicals
Geno has announced the start of operations at its new Bio-BDO plant in Eddyville, Iowa. The plant is the largest of its kind globally. It uses Geno’s proprietary biocatalyst and…
Qore’s innovative plant produces sustainable chemical from Iowa corn
Qore, a joint venture of Cargill and HELM, is now officially producing QIRA®, the first large-scale BDO from locally grown dent corn. QIRA is derived from renewable crops and provides…