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Amyris Biossance launches “The Refresher” biodegradable makeup removing cloths

Amyris Biossance launches “The Refresher” biodegradable makeup removing cloths

March 20, 2016 |

In California, Biossance has released its new Refresher Makeup Removing Cloths ─ marking the fourth product announced since brand launch in June 2015. Now available at biossance.com and HSN, The Refresher is a package of biodegradable cleansing cloths enriched with an all-natural antioxidant blend of ingredients that gently remove makeup and impurities without leaving skin […]

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Thorntons to add E15 at 43 Chicago-area outlets

Thorntons to add E15 at 43 Chicago-area outlets

March 20, 2016 |

In Illinois, fuel retailer Thorntons will offer its branded E15 option, Unleaded15, at all 43 Chicago-area locations beginning this month. In response, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Bob Dinneen issued the following statement: “We are pleased to see E15’s footprint growing throughout the country. Chicago consumers can now benefit from using a lower carbon, […]

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Digest Bioeconomy Index jumps 1.09 percent to 52.94 as ethanol equities rally on oil price relief

Digest Bioeconomy Index jumps 1.09 percent to 52.94 as ethanol equities rally on oil price relief

March 20, 2016 |

The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, jumped 1.09 percent to 52.94 as ethanol equities rallied again on oil price relief. For the day, Aemetis (AMTX) rocketed up 7.61 percent to $2.12, while Amyris (AMRS) rose 6.19 percent to $1.20.  Among other equities, BioAmber (BIOA) gained 7.39 percent to $4.94. […]

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No pain, no gain: A Tale of Three Companies, Pacific Ethanol, BioAmber and TerraVia at a crossroads

No pain, no gain: A Tale of Three Companies, Pacific Ethanol, BioAmber and TerraVia at a crossroads

March 17, 2016 |

In California and Canada this week, BioAmber, Pacific Ethanol and the former Solazyme reported their Q4 and year-end results, providing between them a fascinating look at the evolution in the fuels, renewable chemicals, specialty products and nutrition that make up the advanced bioeconomy. In advanced nutrition The most spectacular news of the week belonged to […]

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Based on the mother of all plants: The Digest’s 2016 8-Slide Guide to TerraVia

Based on the mother of all plants: The Digest’s 2016 8-Slide Guide to TerraVia

March 17, 2016 |

The goal: Transforming Solazyme into a food, nutrition, and specialty ingredient innovation platform harnessing the power of algae: The mother of all plants and earth’s original superfood. The new company identity? TerraVia. Let’s take a look at how the new TerraVia or the transitioning Solazyme presents itself.

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Digest Bioeconomy Index jumps 2.37 percent to 52.37 as ethanol equities advance strongly

Digest Bioeconomy Index jumps 2.37 percent to 52.37 as ethanol equities advance strongly

March 17, 2016 |

The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, jumped 2.37 percent to 52.37 as ethanol equities advanced strongly. For the day, Aemetis (AMTX) rallied 10.06 percent to $1.97, while BioAmber (BIOA) soared 20.10 percent to $4.60.  Among other equities, Solazyme (SZYM) jumped 10.95 percent to $2.33. Overall, advances led declines by […]

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Up, Up & Away: The Top 10 Magic Moments in Aviation Biofuels in 2016

Up, Up & Away: The Top 10 Magic Moments in Aviation Biofuels in 2016

March 16, 2016 |

We reported this week that  Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia formed a partnership to investigate options for locally produced aviation biofuel. The trans-Tasman alliance partners are issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to the market to explore the opportunity to procure locally produced aviation biofuel. A few years ago, that would have been the […]

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Digest Bioeconomy Index edges up 0.22 percent to 51.19 as ethanol equities advance

Digest Bioeconomy Index edges up 0.22 percent to 51.19 as ethanol equities advance

March 16, 2016 |

The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, edged up 0.22 percent to 51.19 as ethanol equities advanced. For the day, Abengoa (ABGB) dropped 6.06 percent to $1.55, while BioAmber (BIOA) tumbled 5.43 percent to $3.83. Among other equities, Renewable Energy Group (REGI) surged 6.30 percent after closing its Sanimax acquisition. […]

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The renewable plastic bottle goes commercial: BASF and Avantium to establish JV for biobased plastics, chemicals

The renewable plastic bottle goes commercial: BASF and Avantium to establish JV for biobased plastics, chemicals

March 15, 2016 |

In the Netherlands, BASF and Avantium have signed a letter of intent and entered into exclusive negotiations to establish a joint venture for the production and marketing of furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), as well as marketing of polyethylenefuranoate (PEF), based on this new chemical building block. FDCA is produced from renewable resources. The JV will use […]

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Digest Bioeconomy Index is flat at 51.08 despite an ethanol slump

Digest Bioeconomy Index is flat at 51.08 despite an ethanol slump

March 15, 2016 |

The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, was flat at 51.08 despite an ethanol slump. For the day, Solazyme (SZYM) rallied 13.88 percent to $2.16, while Ametis (AMTX) dropped 4.49 percent to $1.70. Among other equities, Cosan (CZZ) shed 6.10 percent to $4.00. Overall, declines led advances by a 2 […]

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