19 May 202319 May 2023 Eleven good reasons to attend the Renewable Materials Conference, 23-25 May, online and on-site (Siegburg/Cologne)The chemical and plastics industry will need to replace 1 Gt of fossil carbon per year with renewable carbon from biomass, CO2 and recycling to achieve net-zero. How can this work?
25 July 202219 July 2022Circular Economy: Beyond recycle, reuse & reduceWithin the chemical supply chain, the concept of a circular economy is growing in significance as Businesses are increasingly promoting green credentials to eco-conscious consumers
19 July 202214 July 2022Bio-based superabsorbents on the sanitary products marketStart-ups are innovating with new materials for the growing biobased superabsorbents market
11 July 20221 December 2022“Eine mögliche Abschaffung von Biokraftstoffen würde bis zu 20.000 Arbeitsplätze in Deutschland gefährden”Die bestehende und funktionierende Marktregulierung zu Gunsten der Nahrungsmittelproduktion wird ignoriert, immer wieder wird dagegen plakativ eine strikte Begrenzung oder ein Ende von „Nahrungsmitteln im Tank“ gefordert
22 June 202215 June 2022Biobased monopropylene glycol: The bumpy road to a decarbonised worldIn the mid 2000s a PNNL researchers team discovered a metal catalyst with a soluble base co-catalyst, which converted plant-based, seed-oil-derived glycerol and plant sugar alcohols into MPG
14 December 202113 December 2021Avantium’s bioasphalt road update, IKEA’s biopackaging, Shark Tank winning plant-based laundry sheets and moreThe Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the week of December 2nd
4 November 202128 October 2021ADM, Gevo Sign MoU to Produce up to 500M Gallons of Sustainable Aviation FuelADM Columbus and Cedar Rapids dry mills as well as ethanol assets from Decatur operations would transition from fuel ethanol to serving growing demand for lower-carbon aviation fuel
29 September 202128 September 2021ADM, LG Chem Expand Relationship with MoU For US Production of Lactic Acid and Polylactic Acid for Bioplastics, Other Plant-Based SolutionsCompanies advance intentions to launch new US lactic acid and polylactic acid production to meet growing demand for wide array of plant-based products, including bioplastics
LG Chem: Neues PLA-Werk in Planung – Kooperation mit US-Agrarkonzern Archer Daniels MidlandBeide Unternehmen planen neue PLA-Kapazitäten in den USA auszubauen, um der wachsenden Nachfrage nach wohlsortierten pflanzenbasierten Produkten inklusive Biokunststoffen nachzukommen
24 September 202121 September 2021LG Chem proceeds with sustainable materials investmentsFull-scale production of superabsorbent polymers, full-scale production of the biodegradable polymer PBAT, joint venture on Renewable Diesel production and a planned production of polylactic acid (PLA) are huge steps forward to a circular economy
17 August 202112 August 2021New generation of Biobased polyesters for durable productsStarch-based molecule called ISOIDIDE allows researchers to develop a new generation of polymer that can be used not only in BPA(Bisphenol A)-free packaging but also in engineering applications
9 June 202116 June 2021Ginkgo Bioworks going public for $15bn SPAC dealCompany will be a publicly-traded company on the New York Stock Exchange and will continue to make other filings with the SEC in line with public company requirements
18 November 202013 November 2020Exclusive Digest Q&A with ADM on Spiber Brewed Protein, biopolymers, partnershipThe innovative use of microbes, proteins, fermentation, and new technology to make ingenious consumer products that can replace fossil fuel based materials is a win-win-win, for the business, the planet and the consumer
3 November 20203 November 2020E-commerce: A high-growth channel for renewable chems salesThis is very interesting news and maybe could become a trend in US chemical sales going forward (just like Alibaba in China)
26 October 202021 October 2020ADM and Spiber to Partner on Production of Innovative Biobased PolymersCompanies ally their skills to expand the production of Spiber’s innovative Brewed Protein™ polymers for use in apparel and other consumer products
23 January 202020 January 2020ADM and P2 Science to Collaborate in Plant-Based Specialty Chemicals and MaterialsThe two companies have executed a Memorandum of Understanding addressing Plant-Based Monomers, Polymers, and Specialty Products
21 October 201916 October 2019ADM Joins Forces with LG Chem to Develop Sustainable Technology for Superabsorbent Polymers Used in DiapersCompanies will work jointly towards economically viable commercial production of a 100% biobased acrylic acid using ingredients from ADM corn processing
10 May 20198 May 2019Biopolymer Coatings Market to exceed $1.3 Billion by 2024Strict environmental regulations along with rise in focus towards green and recyclable products may stimulate industry growth
21 February 201918 February 2019How a unique set of building blocks have created a vibrant and growing bio-economy in CanadaCountry has competitive bio-products industry clusters and is the first one in the G20 to offer a tariff-free zone for industrial manufacturers
15 August 201829 October 2018Plastics proliferation transitioning to bioplastics boostCurrent market value of biodegradable plastics exceeding $1.1 billion in 2018, and potentially reaching $1.7 billion by 2023, according to IHS Markit’s report
3 July 20182 July 2018ADM, DuPont Sign Agreement to Develop, Produce and Market Cellulase EnzymesInitial product prototypes have proven successful in both laboratory and ethanol plant scale testing
7 May 20184 May 2018DuPont Industrial Biosciences & Archer Daniels Midland Company Open Groundbreaking Biobased Pilot Facility in IllinoisCompanies Launch World’s First Manufacturing Facility Producing Furan Dicarboxylic Methyl Ester, the Next Step in Commercializing New Biobased Materials, Including Next-Generation Packaging Solutions
14 March 201814 March 2018Bio-based chems market sees setback with Rennovia exitCompany failed to raise sufficient financing from investors and/or strategic partners to advance its pilot-scale technology to commercial production
Rennovia’s demise, the Triple Rule, and the pursuit of sustainable nylon in a world of low oil pricesCould the butadiene route prove to be the technology path that wins out in the end?
8 March 20188 September 2018Auf der Suche nach dem biobasierten heiligen Gral – ist das Ergebnis in Europa das gleiche wie in den USA?Die US-Regierung und die EU versuchen vorherzusagen, welches die vielversprechendste biobasierte Chemikalie ist
26 February 201822 February 2018Brainstorming the Bioeconomy’s Future and Welcoming 56 New Members at BIC’s General AssemblyAt the event, representatives of the BBI JU Coordination and Support Actions (CSAs) also presented their projects to industry members
30 January 201831 January 2018Longer shelf life: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to DuPont/ADM’s FDME projectMichael Saltzberg, business director for biomaterials, gave an illuminating overview of DuPont and ADM’s progress towards FDME
29 January 201825 January 2018Leaps and bounds in sustainable plastics and nylons: U Wisconsin, Genomatica, Aquafil, Anellotech, Suntory, ADM, DuPont in the mixPerformance improvement is universally compelling in the industry, even to those who don’t value new materials simply for a sustainable attribute
23 January 201820 January 2018EERE Success Story: Archer Daniels Midland Partners with PNNL to Become a Leading Producer of Biobased Propylene GlycolManufacturing plant in Decatur, Illinois, employs 140 people and can produce 100,000 metric tons of PG from renewable sources per year
24 November 201724 November 2017New market report forecasts robust growth of the global isosorbide marketReport predicts growth at a CAGR of 8.76% during the period 2017-2021
22 October 20179 September 2021The world’s first “negative emissions” plant has begun operation – turning carbon dioxide into stoneThree companies are currently building machines that can capture CO2 directly from the air
5 October 201719 September 2017Psst! The latest bioeconomy flashes from Bayer, Gingko, BioAmber, Joule, TerraVia, Corbion, Phytelligence, DNA ScriptBayer and Ginkgo Bioworks will create a new company focused on the plant microbiome
13 September 201711 September 2017Plastic Stretches Towards the New: Top 10 Trendlines in BioplasticsWhat’s the promise, who’s making progress? And when, where, how, and costing how much?
31 August 201729 August 2017DuPont’s Next Big Idea Could Be Huge for Coca-ColaCoca-Cola's PlantBottle packaging contains 30% renewable materials. DuPont sees an opportunity to make it 100%
28 August 201724 August 2017Süßstoff Stevia: Der Siegeszug der Zucker-AlternativeUm den Zucker-Ersatz ist ein Milliardengeschäft entstanden. Forscher sehen aber noch Verbesserungspotenzial
14 August 201710 August 2017U.S. ethanol makers steer away from fuel, reach for boozeADM and Green Plains said on Tuesday they are converting fuel-ethanol capacity into beverage and industrial alcohol production, as well as idling some mills
3 July 201729 June 2017DuPont Wins 2017 European Bio-Based Materials Company of the Year Award from Frost & SullivanAward Recognizes Company for Commercial Innovation in Biomaterials Space
20 April 201718 April 2017Rennovia starts 1,6 HDO pilot productionRennovia recently announced the successful commissioning of its pilot plant for the production of sugar-based 1,6-hexanediol
19 April 201711 April 2017ADM’s second Carbon Capture and Storage project starts upThe new project can safely prevent more than 1 million tons of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere annually
31 March 201729 March 2017Rennovia enters piloting stage of its bio-based 1,6-hexanediol processKey piloting activities and the development of a 1,6-HDO commercial design package are anticipated by the end of this year
The Race for Bionylon heats up: Rennovia enters piloting stage of its key bio-based HDO platformCompany looking for strategic partnerships to commercialize innovative catalyst processes for the production of cost-advantaged chemicals
1 March 201727 February 2017The pile-on for bionylon: ADM, Rennovia, JM accelerate the chaseLicense agreement to provide catalyst and process technology for catalytic production of bio-based glucaric acid
Helm signs off-take ethyl acetate supply with GreenyugThe production facility is going to be located next to Archer Daniels Midland’s (ADM) corn processing plant in Columbus
27 February 201724 February 2017Johnson Matthey and Rennovia Announce License Agreement with ADM for Glucaric Acid Production TechnologyLicensed process, jointly developed between Johnson Matthey and Rennovia, combines the efficiency and selectivity of heterogeneous catalytic process technology with the use of renewable feedstocks
23 February 201722 February 2017ADM enters glucaric acid productionThe licensed process combines the efficiency and selectivity of heterogeneous catalytic process technology with the use of renewable feedstocks
15 December 201613 December 2016Industry Leaders DuPont, Archer Daniels Midland Company Win Platts Global Energy Breakthrough Solution of the Year AwardAward Honors the Companies for Developing New Platform Technology for Long Sought-After Molecule
30 September 201628 September 2016New Bio Plastics and ResinsSome highlights of the more significant developments in the biopolymer and plastics sector in the past year
5 September 201631 August 2016Global Green and Bio Solvents Market, 2016–2020Technavio research has shown that the global green and biobased solvents market will grow at a CAGR of more than 8% during the forecast period
18 July 201615 July 2016Concerns over VOC Emissions to Accelerate Green and Bio-based Solvents Market Growth GloballyNew report titled “Green & Bio-based Solvents - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2015 - 2023"
23 June 201622 June 2016Sweet smell of success: Greenyug, ADM taking biobased chemicals to scaleGreenyug, commercializing its Ethyl Acetate technology through a joint venture
