Finnish company launches biobased PE film
In Finland, UPM Raflatac has launched a white, plant-based polyethylene film for the home and personal care markets.
UPM says RafBio PE White performs just...
Researchers develop biobased nanopesticide to control mosquito populations
In India, researchers at the Centre for Nanobiotechnology at VTT University are developing nanometric emulsions to control the mosquito population.
According to Science Trends, researchers...
French epoxy maker nabs BioPreferred Label
In France, Sicomin has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Certified Bio based Product label for four of its products.
The company, a leading...
Florida researchers use synthetic biology to boost production of green sunscreen
In Florida, researchers have used synthetic biology to develop a route to produce shinorine, a natural sunscreen ingredient traditionally extracted from red algae.
Yousong Ding...
JV to build India algae plant
In India, EID Parry and Synthite Industries say that will form a 50-50 joint venture to produce algae-based ingredients for food colors and additives.
The...
Trip to Indonesia sparks sustainable bag business
In Utah, Stardust Sustainables has launched a line of compostable, reusable shopping bags made from the plant corchorus.
The company was founded by Peter Murray...
Frutarom acquires Israel Biotechnology Research for $21 million
In Israel, Frutarom has acquired Israeli Biotechnology Research, a producer of natural active ingredients for cosmetics and dietary supplements, for $21 million.
IBR reported about...
Bangchak looking downstream from ethanol
In Thailand, Bangchak Corporation has announced it will spend 37.3-billion baht ($1.1 billion) from 2018-2022 to develop a biobased chemical project in Chachoengsao province. The...
Origin Materials’ plans for Sarnia take a step forward
In Canada, Origin Materials’ plan to build a plant to convert wood fibers into chemicals is progressing, Sarnia’s city council set to vote on...
Way in on whey: EU sponsors project to valorize dairy byproduct
In Ireland, dairy ingredient supplier Glanbia has been appointed head of a European Commission project aimed at finding new uses for whey, a major...