27 July 202225 July 2022Cargill unveils plans for new canola processing facility in Regina, Saskatchewan$350 million project builds upon Cargill’s overall investment across its North America oilseeds network
15 July 202212 July 2022Green and Bio Polyols Market by Raw Material, Type, Application End-use Industry and Region – Global Forecast to 2027BASF SE and The Dow Chemical Company are the major players in the green and bio polyols market
6 July 20221 July 2022The chemicals companies decarbonising with bio-feedstocksOrganic feedstocks are essential in decarbonising the chemicals sector. We identify key trends and opportunities for a biobased transition in this key industry
19 May 202220 May 2022 Many advanced and proven solutions to replace fossil carbon in chemistry and materials already availableElectrochemical transformation of CO₂, a natural polymer for paper and cardboard coating and material-to-material molecular recycling of plastic waste are the winners of the innovation award “Renewable Material of the Year 2022”
Viele fortschrittliche und bewährte Lösungen zur Substitution fossilen Kohlenstoffs in Chemie und Materialien bereits verfügbarElektrochemische Umwandlung von CO2, ein natürliches Polymer zur Beschichtung von Papier und Pappe, und molekulares Recycling von Kunststoffabfällen sind die Gewinner des Innovationspreises "Renewable Material of the Year 2022"
13 April 202221 April 2022 Six Innovations are Nominated for the “Renewable Material of the Year 2022” AwardParticipants at the “Renewable Materials Conference” will vote for the winners
14 February 202215 February 2022 The stars of Renewable Materials meet in Cologne, May 10-1246 Speakers from leading companies in bio-based, CO2-based and Recycling already confirmed their participation – preliminary program already available, innovation award submission by 15 March
2 February 202226 January 2022Update in metathesis technology commercialisationMetathesis opened up opportunities to produce many new molecules including those that were developed by Elevance using plant oils
14 January 20228 January 2022Cargill to acquire Croda’s bio-based industrial business, expanding natured-derived solutions for customersNew investment to dramatically expand the company's bioindustrial footprint on searching for "greener" ingredient solutions
2 December 202129 November 2021Bio-Based Plasticizers Stretch Production CapabilityThe ability to remove or reduce the level of toxic phthalates in everyday household products is driving a search for new materials options across nearly every product manufacturing category
28 October 202127 October 2021Bio-Based Plasticizers Stretch Production CapabilityThe ability to remove or reduce the level of toxic phthalates in everyday products is driving a search for new materials options across nearly every product manufacturing category
26 October 202121 October 2021Cargill launches Biovero bio-based plasticizerCargill introduces the first product from its full spectrum plastics/polyols production process
12 October 20217 October 2021Jacobs Awarded Contract from NatureWorksCompany hits milestones for the new NatureWorks biopolymer plant in Southeast Asia
19 August 202119 August 2021NatureWorks Passes Final Authorization Milestone for New Fully Integrated Ingeo PLA Manufacturing Plant in ThailandParent companies, Cargill and GC, have authorized NatureWorks to invest in excess of $600 million in the new fully integrated 75,000 ton per year facility, which includes lactic acid, lactide, and polymer manufacturing sites planned for construction beginning in the second quarter of 2022
NatureWorks: Grünes Licht für Biopolymer-Werk in ThailandDas Projekt sieht die Errichtung von Kapazitäten für jährlich 75.000 Tonnen PLA-Polymeren der Marke Ingeo vor
9 August 20215 August 2021Genomatica Closes $118M Series C to Amplify the Scale and Impact of Sustainable MaterialsLeading life science investor Novo Holdings leads round to accelerate helping brands meet ever-increasing sustainability demands amidst the urgent climate crisis
20 July 202115 July 2021Striking Footprint: Cargill, Helm take a giant leap for biobased BDOBoth companies are investing a combined $300 million to build the first commercial-scale, renewable BDO (1,4-butanediol) facility in the U.S.
18 June 202118 June 2021Biobased BDO, spider silks, new textile hubs: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Supermaterials!Get the Inside True Story— spider silk proteins and bio-based BDO, what are the techs, projects, apps, rationales and more
Bio-based chemicals capacity build-up continuesA planned 65 ktpa fermentation-based 1,4-butanediol (BDO) capacity in Iowa, USA, to be built by a newly-formed joint venture called Qore
16 June 202116 June 2021Cargill and HELM partner to build $300M commercial-scale, renewable BDO facility, first in the US, to meet growing customer demandNew joint venture unveils QIRA, a bio-based 1,4-butanediol (BDO) that saves up to 93 percent of greenhouse gas emissions compared to the use of conventional BDO
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
14 December 202012 December 2020Cargill, IFPEN and Axens collaborate to advance lactic-to-acrylic-acid technologyThe effort will focus on commercializing the P&G company’s lactic-to-acrylic-acid technology
20 November 20209 September 2021€ 140 Mio project transforms CO2 into green raw material in North Sea PortNorth-C-Methanol: largest installations worldwide
2 November 202031 October 2020Cargill invests to promote circular economy with its first multi waste- and residues-based biodiesel plant$150 million investment in Belgium helps customers remove carbon emissions from their supply chains using innovative technology that supports new regulations
15 October 202012 October 2020Cargill and Virent collaborate to study Virent’s BioForming® technology to produce biobased fuels and chemicalsCorn dextrose as a feedstock to Virent’s innovative technology for the production of “drop-in” low-carbon biofuels and biochemicals
22 May 202019 May 2020Procter & Gamble and Cargill collaborate to bring nature-powered innovation, fueling the future for more sustainable productsThe collaboration leverages P&G’s award-winning technology and Cargill’s bioindustrial expertise to deliver greener alternatives in the personal care space
6 January 202019 December 2019Renmatix and Cargill Sign Joint Development AgreementCargill and Renmatix explore new technology to make label-friendly, functional food ingredients to meet consumer demand
8 August 20194 August 2019An exclusive interview with Colleen May, President of Cargill’s Bioindustrial GroupIn this exclusive interview, Colleen May, tells us what is the bioeconomy from her company’s point of view and what are Cargill’s next steps in the green chemistry
24 June 201918 June 201950 million hectares destroyed as companies disregard zero deforestation pledgeDuring the 10 years of corporate commitments to end deforestation - an area the size of Spain - is set to be destroyed for commodities
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
19 March 201914 March 2019Biosolvents solving challenges– from dry cleaning and cleaning shorelines to biomass and biofuel productionBiosolvents are looked at as an environmental win-win - as well as a win for better performance and safety with lower toxicity issues
13 March 201911 March 2019DSM announces start of AvansyaAvansya will produce zero-calorie, great-tasting sweeteners through fermentation and will be headquartered at the Biotech Campus Delft
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
22 August 201817 August 2018The advanced bioeconomy’s second technology wave: a sneak preview of ABLC GlobalAround 600 industry leaders, companies and their stakeholders building and financing the bioeconomy’s projects
25 July 201823 July 2018Emissions impossible – Big Meat and Dairy are Heating up our PlanetIATP and GRAIN jointly published a first of its kind study that quantifies emissions from 35 of the world's largest meat and dairy companies
26 April 20189 February 2019Advanced modelling to develop biobased surfactants from cellulose wasteCollaboration aims to produce biobased amines as building blocks for surfactants
6 November 201730 October 2017Natureworks Case StudyOver the past decade, NatureWorks has been in a growth mode - always involved in advanced research on the production of PLA from residues or second generation feedstocks
28 August 201724 August 2017Süßstoff Stevia: Der Siegeszug der Zucker-AlternativeUm den Zucker-Ersatz ist ein Milliardengeschäft entstanden. Forscher sehen aber noch Verbesserungspotenzial
4 August 20172 August 2017Global Bio-Based Chemicals Market Forecast 2017-2025Key findings, market, regional and competitive insights by Inkwood Research
3 July 201729 June 2017German chemical company Evonik will build a second plant in BlairNew Plant will make the fatty acids from marine algae to be used by the salmon aquaculture industry
21 June 201721 June 2017Rockin’ PEFormance: €25M for Synvina-led consortium for biobased materialsThe partners will jointly work on establishing an innovative supply chain for FDCA and PEF
16 June 201713 June 2017The Sexy 7: The bio markets and apps in PET, PX, PEF, PLA, PHA, PBS, and PE200,200 downloads for the DOE’s classic report on value-added chemicals — but some hot molecules are missing!
6 June 201731 May 2017Cargill strengthens its bio-industrial offerings with acquisition of BioBased Technologies’ polyols product linesAcquisition expands biobased product options for existing customers, facilitates entry into new markets
3 April 201724 March 2017Nutrition and Energy from Methane: The Digest’s 2017 Muti-Slide Guide to CalystaCalysta’s Lori Giver gave this illuminating overview of Calysta’s promise and progress at ABLC 2017 in Washington
9 February 20177 February 2017With plastic bags and plates, China tries to cure its corn hangoverChina's state grain bureau announced new strategy in a five-year policy document
7 February 20173 February 2017Global Green and Bio-Based Solvents Market – Segmented by Type, Application, and Geography – Growth, Trends and Forecasts (2016 – 2021)Government support for research of green and bio-based solvents is opening a gateway to opportunities for the global green and bio-based solvents market
9 January 20179 September 2021New venture selects Cargill’s Tennessee site to produce Calysta FeedKind ProteinSite will house one of the largest gas fermentation facilities to produce sustainable fish feed ingredient
9 December 20167 December 2016Christophe Schilling talks to Il BioeconomistaAn exclusive interview with the CEO of Genomatica
19 October 201619 October 2016Bundesverband Bioenergie veranstaltet den 14. Internationalen Fachkongress für erneuerbare Mobilität „Kraftstoffe der Zukunft 2017“Finales Programm online
5 October 201613 December 2016Natural Oil Polyols Market Analysis By Product And Segment Forecasts To 2024Regulatory support from European Commission for the adoption of environment-friendly polymers is estimated to augment market growth