Germany’s Bioweg raises $19M for bacterial cellulose plant
In Germany, precision fermentation firm Bioweg has closed a €16 million ($19 million) Series A funding, which it will use build a manufacturing plant....
Arkema and Catalyxx partner on biobased acrylic resins
In France, specialty chemical maker Arkema has partnered with Catalyxx to develop a new value chain for low-carbon, biobased acrylic resins.
Catalyxx is planning...
Plant-based artificial Christmas trees set to launch this December
In California, artificial Christmas tree maker Balsam Brands will launch a new line of trees for 2025’s holiday season that use needles made of...
Crocs adds to sustainability cred with algae-based ink
In Colorado, plastic clog maker Crocs is using algae-based ink from Living Ink Technologies in its Jibbitz shoe charm packaging. To date, the ink...
Mevaldi raises funds for biobased 3MPD
In the Netherlands, Mevaldi B.V. has successfully closed a funding round with High-Tech Gründerfonds and ICIG Ventures, the investment arm of International Chemical Investors...
Ecovia-Bio starts up polyglutamic acid plant
In Michigan, Ecovia-Bio has commissioned a new facility for biobased production of polyglutamic acid and its derivatives.
PGA is often described as nature's thickener....
IFF expands LMR Naturals site in France
In France, flavor and fragrance giant IFF has inaugurated a €10 million (US$11.7 million) expansion at its LMR Naturals site in Grasse. The facility...
Cascade Bio raises $6 million to scale biocatalysts
In Colorado, Cascade Bio has secured $6 million to expand production of biocatalysts that cut costs and unlock biobased production.
The funding includes a $2.8M...
Tums battles heartburn and climate change with new biobased packaging
In Missouri, the multinational behind Tums has partnered with Pretium Packaging and LyondellBasell to create a biobased bottle for the antacid.
At the recent...
Vegan Society certifies interior of Mercedes-Benz GLC
In Germany, Mercedes-Benz’s GLC model has become the first car to have an interior certified by the Vegan Society. Vegan materials were used throughout the...