18 July 202213 July 2022European Bioplastics elects new Board with Stefan Barot as ChairpersonThe new supporting Vice Chairpersons, Lars Börger (Neste) and Mariagiovanna Vetere (NatureWorks) will be headed by Barot and establish a clear and reliable political environment for bioplastics
7 June 202230 May 2022CJ BIO and NatureWorks Working Towards a Master Collaboration Agreement to Commercialize Novel Biopolymer SolutionsCompanies signed letter of intent to collaborate on creating advanced products based on Ingeo™ PLA and PHACT® PHA technologies to meet growing demand for sustainable materials across wide array of markets
2 June 202225 May 2022PHA and PLA partnershipsPLA’s market size is expected to almost double to 800 ktpa by 2026 with 4-7 new PLA plants being built
24 May 202217 May 2022How NatureWorks’ Ingeo biobased polymer changed 3D printing foreverFrom plants, to rings of lactide, to PLA 3D printing filament through polymerization
31 March 202228 March 2022ABB to automate bioplastics plant to help meet the growing global demand for sustainable materialsABB technology to automate NatureWorks’ new bioplastics plant in Thailand helping to meet the increasing global market demand for sustainable materials
21 March 202215 March 2022International Women’s Day. We celebrate all the women who are making the bioeconomy happenThe current global labour force participation rate for women is close to 46% (for men it is 71%), according to the International Labour Organisation
17 March 202211 March 2022John Crane Secures Partnership with NatureWorks in Development of New Biopolymer Manufacturing FacilityJohn Crane's polymer melt filtration system will help to produce NatureWorks' Ingeo™ PLA biopolymer, a process that transforms greenhouse gases and plant sugars into bioplastic
7 March 20222 March 2022NatureWorks and IMA accelerate on testing phase of the compostable coffee podInitial filling tests at IMA COFFEE Lab on K-Cup compatible compostable coffee pods based on NatureWorks’ low-carbon Ingeo™️ PLA biopolymers accelerate based on promising results
4 February 202228 January 2022Sulzer: Technologielieferung für PLA-Werk in ThailandSchweizer Unternehmen hilft auch bei der Projektierung der Anlagen und der Beschaffung wesentlicher Ausrüstungen und wird NatureWorks bei der Inbetriebnahme des Komplexes unterstützen
28 January 202224 January 2022NatureWorks to Open New Headquarters and Advanced Biopolymers Research and Development FacilityLocated in Plymouth, MN, USA, the new R&D center will include state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to fermentation research and development of new applications using Ingeo™️ PLA biopolymer
25 January 202220 January 2022Sulzer’s PLA bioplastics production technology selected for NatureWorks’ new plant with annual capacity of 75’000 tonsSulzer is delivering customized state-of-the-art production technology to NatureWorks’ latest biopolymer manufacturing facility which will be located in Nakhon Sawan Biocomplex, Thailand
20 January 202219 January 2022 Unique equipment for biotechnological capture and conversion of CO2 into chemical building blocks developed in the BioRECO2VER projectExamining the conversion of CO2 emissions from refineries and the cement industry into the chemical building blocks isobutene (C4H8) and lactate (C2H6O3)
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
15 December 202113 December 2021The 10 Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEOs 2021Survey to choose the most innovative bioeconomy CEO of 2021
13 December 20218 December 2021European Bioplastics Conference confirms bioplastics make significant contributions to the European Union’s ambitious climate goalsNew European Bioplastics market data, based on research from the nova-institute, gave a very positive outlook for bioplastics production
30 November 202125 November 2021European Bioplastics Conference: NatureWorks expects unprecedented market growth despite unfavorable legislationsGreenScreen Certified Standard for Food Serviceware seems to become a “new necessity” for all materials, including bioplastics
12 October 20217 October 2021Jacobs Awarded Contract from NatureWorksCompany hits milestones for the new NatureWorks biopolymer plant in Southeast Asia
14 September 20219 September 2021Ceresana Research: Bioplastics Market ReportAnalysts expect revenues from bioplastics to rise to approx. USD 8.1 billion by 2030
Ceresana Research: Marktstudie BiokunststoffeAnalysten erwarten, dass der Biokunststoff-Umsatz bis zum Jahr 2030 auf rund 8,1 Milliarden US-Dollar wachsen wird
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
18 June 202118 June 2021Bio-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 2021NatureWorks: Neues Werk für PLA-Polymere in Thailand in PlanungMit der Fertigstellung der Anlagen zur Produktion von Milchsäure, Lactiden und PLA-Polymeren wird 2024 gerechnet
8 June 202116 June 2021NatureWorks Announces Key Milestones for Global Manufacturing Expansion with New 75kTa Facility for Producing Ingeo Biopolymer in ThailandCompletion of front-end engineering and recent project approval put the new fully integrated manufacturing complex on schedule to open in 2024
6 May 202118 June 2021NatureWorks and IMA Announce New Strategic Partnership for the Compostable Coffee Pods MarketPartnership will accelerate the availability of a turn-key solution for K-Cup compatible compostable coffee pods in North America with excellent performance in converting, assembly, filling, brewing, and taste
3 May 202118 June 2021Ingeo 3D700, a newly developed PLA grade for large-format additive manufacturing, provides significant reduction in warping, minimizes print failuresNatureWorks has introduced Ingeo 3D700, a new PLA grade for use in large-format 3D printing
16 March 202112 March 2021International Women’s day. The bioeconomy revolution is led by womenThis year, as every year, for the International Women’s Day, we dedicate a tribute to all women who are making the bioeconomy happen all around the world
18 January 202116 January 2021PLA is moving into the mainstreamAs polylactic acid becomes an increasingly established material option, demand has soared
2 November 20209 September 2021NNFCC joins 43 other signatories in open letter to UK governmentSignatories are calling for the immediate banning of plastics containing additives to degradation
2 October 202029 September 2020NatureWorks announces additional lactide monomer purification technology to expand the availability of Ingeo biopolymer from Blair facilityThe manufacturing upgrades increase NatureWorks' responsiveness to rapidly evolving market dynamics and high demand for Ingeo™️ (PLA) biomaterials
16 July 20207 July 2020Aufwertung von Post-Consumer-PLA-Abfällen: Ein Tor zur »Zirkulären Bio-Wirtschaft«Zusammentreffen von chemischem Recycling von PLA und nachhaltiger Produktion von Laktatestern
29 April 202024 April 2020NatureWorks partners with Nonwovens Institute to support production of 10 million N95 masks for healthcare workers fighting COVID-19NatureWorks has donated the Ingeo™️ biopolymer needed to produce as many as 2 million reusable N95 masks per week from a new spunbond nonwoven structure
24 April 202021 April 2020Compostable Coffee Capsules Deliver EspressoOwn brand and private-label products in 100% bio-based coffee capsules, engineered to meet the unique requirements of European espresso machines
14 February 202013 February 2020New market study predicts ‘green boom’Bioplastics can be used in a growing number of application areas - most important sector for sales of bioplastics in 2018 was the packaging industry
13 February 202010 February 2020Ceresana: Marktstudie prognostiziert weiteres Wachstum für BiokunststoffeIn immer mehr Anwendungsgebieten können Biokunststoffe eingesetzt werden - wichtigste Absatzbranche war im Jahr 2018 die Verpackungsindustrie
10 January 20207 January 2020Recyclable or compostable still an issue: Bioplastics on courseThe heated debate about bioplastics is all about the waste phase. Everyone is convinced that bioplastics are not the answer to the plastic soup
7 January 202019 December 2019Global Starch-based bioplastics market by product type and by end-users/applicationGlobal Market Share, Forecast Data, In-Depth Analysis, And Detailed Overview, and Forecast, 2013 - 2026
Globaler ‘Biokunststoffe auf Stärkebasis’ Markt 2019Biome Bioplastics, Innovia Films, Greenhome, Novamont S.P.A, NatureWorks LLC
12 December 20199 December 2019European Bioplastics elects new Board with François de Bie as new ChairmanNotable industry representatives aim to continous supporting the association up to a circular economy
European Bioplastics: Neuer Vorstand mit François de Bie als wiedergewähltem VorsitzendenNamhafte Industrievertreter wollen die kontinuierliche Unterstützung des Verbandes zur Erreichung einer Kreislaufwirtschaft gewährleisten
29 November 201926 November 2019Europe Bioplastics & Biopolymers Market Report (2014-2024)Market Size, Share, Price, Trend and Forecast
28 August 201926 August 2019AMR says global bioplastics market will reach $68.57 billion by 2024While Europe is expected to maintain its lead status, AsiaPacific is expected to register the largest growth rate with a CAGR of 20.4% through 2024
21 June 201917 June 2019Global Bio Based Construction Polymers Market Research Report 2019The latest global Bio Based Construction Polymers Market Research Report 2019, published in February 2019 sees healthy growth for the sector
6 June 20193 June 2019Biomass-based 3D printing, renewable solvents, fermentation-based CBD, coffee waste upcycling, algae-based ink, limestone paper and moreThe Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of May 31st
27 May 201922 May 2019Latest Global Bioplastics Packaging Market Report 2019About Historical Development (2014-2018) and Estimated Forecast (2019-2025)
24 May 201921 May 2019COEXPAN, NatureWorks and AMUT Group showcase PLA sheets for barrier packaging applicationsCompanies will be running together live thermoforming demos of COEXPAN PLA sheets during both Chinaplas and K-show international exhibitions
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
Massive use in creams, shampoos, body care products to drive growthPolylactic Acid (PLA) Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2018–2026
26 April 201920 April 2019Global Bioplastics and Biopolymers Market Research Report 2019Research report focuses on Bioplastics and Biopolymers volume and value at global level, regional level and company level during 2019-2025
Weltmarkt für Biokunststoffe und Biopolymere 2019: Beschränkungen, Nachfrage, Wachstum Von Arkema, BASF, Braskem, NatureWorks, NovamontForschungsbericht zu Bioplastics und Biopolymers analysiert die Marktgrößenentwicklung von Biokunststoffen und Biopolymeren aus den Jahren 2019 bis 2025