ÄIO and tilk! release bio-fermented skincare product
Estonian biotechnology company ÄIO and natural skincare brand tilk! launched their first commercial product together: a serum made with bio-fermented oil derived from organic waste. The Skin Booster Bio-Fermented Serum…
BIOGRUND and Seprify launch plant-based alternative to titanium dioxide
Swiss companies Seprify and BIOGRUND have launched a plant-based tablet coating system designed to replace titanium dioxide and other mineral whiteners in nutraceutical products. The coating integrates Seprify's cellulose ingredient…
Avid Organics introduces bio-based glycolic acid for global markets
Avid Organics has announced the launch of AviGa™ Bio HP70, the world’s first 70% bio-based glycolic acid designed for cosmetic applications. The ingredient was unveiled at in-cosmetics® Global in Paris…
Aptar Pharma launches bio-based nasal spray pump
Aptar Pharma has announced that its Freepod® nasal spray pump, used with Haleon’s Otrivin® nasal spray, now incorporates mass balance bio-based resins. This marks the first time Aptar's delivery system…
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…
Sofinnova Partners closes €650 M to support innovation in biotech
Sofinnova Partners, a prominent European venture capital firm focused on life sciences, has announced the successful closing of its latest flagship fund, Sofinnova Capital XI, at €650 million (USD $750…
Nine projects funded by Novo Nordisk focus on health, sustainability, and AI for a greener future
The 2025 Novo Nordisk Foundation Challenge Programme awards DKK 479 million to nine innovative projects. These projects promote health, sustainability, and support the green transition through global researcher collaboration. Participants…
Brightseed launches Bio Gut Core: low-dose digestive health ingredient
Brightseed has announced the launch of Bio Gut Core™, a new supplement designed to improve gut barrier health and reduce common digestive issues. This ingredient is backed by clinical trial…
Brightseed and Haleon to accelerate plant-based innovation using AI
Brightseed, a company specializing in AI-driven discovery of bioactive compounds, has announced a strategic partnership with Haleon, a global consumer health company. The collaboration aims to accelerate the identification of…