Gevo’s Luverne plant down for two-week maintenance
In Colorado, Gevo has provided an update on the status of its Luverne, MN isobutanol plant as well as detailed output in the fourth...
Fulvic acid firm branches out into biostimulants
In Michigan, nutraceutical maker AgTonik is expanding into new markets with its biobased fulvic acid and plans to at least double its business in...
Oregon company launches renewable grooming solutions for man’s best friends
In Oregon, Thinkplanet has introduced a line of biobased pet products, including formulations for controlling fleas and ticks and a range of organic conditioners...
Rice University professor touts methane feedstock and smaller-scale manufacturing
In Texas, Rice University professor Ramon Gonzalez is working to advance biomanufacturing technologies using methane commonly flared by petrochemical plants as a feedstock.
In a...
France’s Alban Muller benefits from consumer demand for natural cosmetics
In France, cosmetics maker Alban Muller is finding increased demand for its naturally sourced cosmetics, particularly in Europe and the United States.
The company, founded...
Indian textile industry edging toward natural processes
In India, an increasing number of textile dye houses are using natural dyes in an effort to improve worker health and the environment, as...
Grow Bioplastics named Sizzle TechStart’s first incubator client
In Tennessee, Grow Bioplastics has become the inaugural agricultural technology client for Sizzle TechStart, a small business incubator. GROW PLASTICS
Formed by the Roane Alliance,...
Neste Jacobs’ technology boosts tall oil output at Finnish plant
In Finland, Neste Jacobs has installed an advanced process control technology at Forchem Oy’s Rauma tall oil facility that will increase product output.
A two-month...
Small-batch personal care maker gains a following
In Washington State, small business owner Laura Kneib has been batch-producing soap, lip balms, and shampoo using waste biodiesel glycerin and reclaimed vegetable oil...
Anonymous Donor Gives University Huge $8 million Donation for Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
In New Jersey, an anonymous donor, maybe looking to give a nice big charity donation before the end of the tax year, or someone...