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...
Wood-to-chemicals pilot plant planned for Northern Ontario
In Canada, FPInnovations, a nonprofit specializing in creating scientific solutions to support the competitiveness of Canada’s forest sector, and Resolute Forest Products plan to...
India startup launches all-natural sanitary napkins
In India, an e-commerce startup is offering all-natural, chemical-free sanitary napkins made from bamboo fiber and cornstarch.
Founded by Tanvi Johri and Rikshav Borah in...