Givaudan inaugurates French biotech center for beauty ingredients
In France, fragrance and beauty ingredient maker Givaudan has opened a new White Biotechnology Innovation Centre in Toulouse.
The facility will accelerate development of...
EF Polymer raises $17.8M for biobased SAPs
In Japan, 100% biobased super absorbent polymers startup EF Polymer K.K. has raised $17.8 million in a Series B financing.
EF Polymer has reached...
Syensqo launches biobased additive for fabric softeners
In Belgium, Syensqo has introduced a new biobased polymer technology that enables fabric softeners to deliver long-lasting fragrance and softness benefits. Dubbed Easysoft PA,...
Lab tested, planet approved: Eppendorf to introduce biobased sample processing plates
In Germany, lab consumables maker Eppendorf will soon launch Deepwell Plates BioBased for use in high-throughput sample processing.
Made with 95% second-generation feedstock, the...
From larvae to laundry: Sasol introduces insect oil-based surfactant
In Houston, Sasol has introduced a surfactant made from oil obtained from black soldier fly larvae.
Trade named LIVINEX IO 7, the insect-based surfactant meets...
Green toilet clean: Henkel taps LyondellBasell for biobased toilet cleaner packaging
In Germany, cleaning products giant Henkel is using biobased plastic from Houston’s LyondellBasell in its toilet cleaner packaging.
The packaging will specifically use LyondellBasell’s...
Big Apple biomaterials: Gotham Foundry looks to accelerate biobased innovation in NYC
In New York, a new innovation hub aims to bring biobased material innovations to New York City industries such as fashion and construction.
Located...
FABULOSE animal-free leather project awarded €3.5 million
In Europe, a consortium of researchers looking for animal-free leather alternatives produced using cellulose or cyanophycin as feedstock has been awarded a €3.5 million...
Genomatica and Sojitz sign biobased nylon-6 pact
In California, industrial biomanufacturing leader Genomatica has entered into a partnership with Sojitz Corporation to accelerate the commercialization of plant-based nylon-6 based on Genomatica’s...
Celtic Renewables and Enzyme Supplies sign biorefining pact
In the UK, Celtic Renewables has partnered with Enzyme Supplies Ltd. in a deal that marries Enzyme Supplies’ enzyme formulations with Celtic Renewables’ award-winning...