Apical Oleochemical starts up large facility in China
In China, Apical Oleochemical (Taixing) Co., Ltd. has started up the first phase of its Oleochemical Industry Integration Project at Taixing, Jiangsu.
At 600,000...
Fendi partners with Kengo Kuma on nature-inspired accessories for men
In Italy, ultra-luxury fashion brand Fendi and architect Kengo Kuma have jointly designed men’s accessories that feature biobased materials and are inspired by Japanese...
Microsoft and Alcantara create biobased keyboard
In Milan, software and hardware leader Microsoft and materials company Alcantara have partnered to develop computer keyboards partially made from sugarcane waste.
Alcantara and...
Advanced Biochemical Thailand absorbs AGC Vinythai
In Thailand, biobased epichlorohydrin producer Advanced Biochemical (Thailand) has been absorbed by its parent company, AGC Vinythai Public Company Limited.
The transaction was completed...
Evonik acquires cosmetics actives maker Novachem
In Germany, Evonik has acquired Novachem to enhance its sustainable cosmetic active ingredients portfolio. Based in Buenos Aires, Novachem develops biotechnological, natural, and sustainable...
Technip Energies acquires process technology leader Processium
In France, Technip Energies has acquired Processium, a leader in process development with laboratory and piloting facilities located in Lyon.
The deal will help Technip...
Regulators approve Croda’s acquisition of beauty care ingredient maker Solus Biotech
In the United Kingdom, Croda International Plc has received approval from the South Korean regulatory authorities to acquire Solus Biotech, a global leader in...
Fungi fail: Bolt Threads halts production of mycelium leather
In Emeryville, California, Bolt Threads has ceased production of its leather alternative Mylo after running out of funds. The news, conveyed by Bolt Threads’...
Origin Materials starts up world’s first CMF plant
In Ontario, biobased chemicals producer Origin Materials has announced the startup of Origin 1, which is hailed as the world's first commercial chloromethyl furfural...
BASF and Modern Meadow partner on animal-free leather
In Germany, Modern Meadow and BASF have partnered to develop an animal-free material that looks, feels and naturally ages like traditional leather, suede, or...