20 January 201619 January 2016 Biobased industry review 2015 NNFCC gives a track and analyse market, policy developments
18 January 201616 January 2016 Algae: researchers move away from energy High production costs, aggravated by low energy prices, redirect to other applications
15 January 201614 January 2016 EnAlgae documentary launched on YouTube EnAlgae project has been working to develop the potential of algae in sustainable technologies
11 January 201616 January 2016 That was the biobased year that was! NNFCC takes a look at the highlights 2015
18 November 201517 November 2015 New emissions research gives a boost to UK renewable fuel sector Report is positive news for the renewable fuels industry and for to meet GHG emissions reductions targets
29 October 201528 October 2015 Sustainability Consult and NNFCC launch new bioeconomy services Leading bioeconomy advocates Sustainability Consult and NNFCC announced a partnership to offer new integrated consultancy services to the biobased industries at EFIB* today
28 October 201526 October 2015 NNFCC Market Review: Biobased Products, Issue 43, October 2015 Welcome to the October 2015 issue of the NNFCC Biobased Products Market Review
23 September 201521 September 2015 DfT awards £25m to develop advanced biofuels UK Department for Transport investing in new premises and technology
16 September 201514 September 2015 Crowded at “Status of the Bioeconomy” Conference European countries are well positioned in the global bioeconomy race
12 June 201511 June 2015 Spider silk company Bolt Threads secures $40m A new biotechnology company inspired by spiders is aiming to create high-performance textiles out of engineered silk
27 May 201526 May 2015 NNFCC teams with Inspire Biotech to increase Consultancy capabilities Collaboration to focus on strategic bioeconomy development and industrial biotechnology
8 May 20157 May 2015 Interview: Dr Lionel Clarke, Director of BionerG and Co-Chair of the Government’s Synthetic Biology Leadership Council (SBLC) NNFCC in conversation about the company's main challenges and future opportunities
4 May 20151 May 2015 New trade body launched to support biobased and biodegradable industries in the UK NNFCC's new agreement with FNR and the creation of the BBIA to support the rate of development in the sector throughout the whole of the EU
1 April 20151 April 2015 Hemcrete homes deliver low-energy living The final report on the Renewable House Project, delivered by NNFCC on behalf of DECC, shows that building homes with Hemcrete can provide substantial carbon savings - but further work is needed to ensure consistent build quality
31 March 20159 September 2021 ETI: Biomass combined with Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) “only credible route” to meet UK’s 2050 climate change target New report explaining the Bioenergy Value Chain Model (BVCM)
23 March 201520 March 2015 WWF publishes “five-step plan” for a sustainable EU economy "A bio-based economy should not be seen as at odds with plans to support the fiscal economy.”
17 March 201517 March 2015 NNFCC contributing to Government bioeconomy report NNFCC and Inspire Biotech analysing the current availability and status of the UK’s industrial biotechnology-relevant processing plants and equipment
9 March 20159 March 2015 Government lays down the foundations for a UK Bioeconomy The UK Government has published a report detailing the enormous opportunities resulting from growing the bioeconomy
2 March 20152 March 2015 MEPs vote to cap biofuels NNFCC's CEO said, he “welcomed” any new legislation “that helps us better define good from bad biofuels.”
13 February 201512 February 2015 Ensus shuts down Teeside bioethanol plant Europe's biggest facility to halt temporarily while "market conditions remain depressed."
10 February 20159 February 2015 New Bioeconomy Alliance calls for EU action on bioeconomy strategy Developing the bioeconomy only feasible if the EU provides “a holistic, coherent and harmonised framework in a range of policy fields"
9 February 20156 February 2015 Horizon 2020: funding new technology for the UK biobased economy NNFCC workshop attendees discussed EU funding opportunities and new technologies
8 January 20157 January 2015 NNFCC’s Review of 2014: Our bioeconomy highlights and heroes Increasing number of biobased chemicals and join established producers on global stage
7 January 20156 January 2015 European Commission to ditch circular economy package Many organisations condemned the actions, as it could lead to a loss of confidence in EU environmental policy
22 September 201419 September 2014 Job vacancy: Executive Director of the Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking (AD 14) Legal representative and public face of the BBI Joint Undertaking to perform his/her tasks with independence and shall be accountable to the Governing Board
5 August 20145 August 2014 Budapest hosts innovative training school on biorefining Sponsored by Novozymes and Pannonia Ethanol, Climate-KIC Central Hungary organized the 3rd Biorefining Training School in Budapest from 7th - 10th July
7 July 20145 July 2014 Government issues a response to Plastic Bag Inquiry "UK industry to produce a genuinely biodegradable plastic bag that meets defined criteria and which can be reliably identified and separated in waste."
27 June 201427 June 2014 NNFCC assists Celtic Renewables in partnership with Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant Collaboration will allow company to develop its process turning whisky by-products into biofuel
24 June 201424 June 2014 Government issues response to Select Committee’s ‘Waste or Resource? Stimulating a bioeconomy’ Report The Government has published its response to the Lords Science and Technology Select Committee’s report waste or resource? Stimulating a bioeconomy
13 June 201412 June 2014 BDC Capital Grant Scheme Great opportunity for eligible SMEs to undertake an innovative proof of concept bio-based project
7 May 20146 May 2014 Why are all the traffic lights turning green for BioAmber? As many technologies pivot or delay, one train keeps chugging on its route to biosuccinic acid, and markets like BDO, resins and polyols
5 March 20144 March 2014 Study: EU waste could provide 16 percent of road fuel by 2030 Findings are based on conclusions of an expert panel with direct experience in advanced biofuel technologies
24 February 201421 February 2014 Interview: Dr. Celia Caulcott, BBSRC A expert voice from the bio-based economy about the IB Catalyst initiative in the UK
20 January 201417 January 2014 2014 set to be a bumper year for biobased industry as funding pours in from the EU Bio-based Industries Initiative to help Europe compete in the global bioeconomy market
2 January 201429 December 2013 Bakterien sind die Chemiearbeiter der Zukunft Bislang ist Erdöl der wichtigste Rohstoff für die chemische Industrie. Doch längst entwickeln Forscher Alternativen für ein Zeitalter ohne Öl. Biologische Verfahren spielen dabei eine Schlüsselrolle
20 December 201319 December 2013 NNFCC become affiliate partners with Climate-KIC NNFCC are delighted to announce their affiliate partnership with Climate-KIC, one of three knowledge and innovation communities (KICs) created by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) to create sustainable growth
22 August 2013 UK sets biomass, biogas sustainability standards "The Coalition is committed to delivering clean, affordable and secure energy for consumers"
18 July 2013 HGCA announces 250k investment to add value to arable products Development assistance for market opportunities in the global chemical market for existing agricultural by-products and co-products
28 May 2013 Interview: What does the future hold for industrial biotechnology in the UK? Exclusive interview with Dr Yvonne Armitage from the Biosciences KTN
2 May 2013 Coupons worth €10,000 each to help SME’s unlock potential of bio-based technologies New €6.2 million project to support the development of the bio-based economy in North West Europe
15 April 2013 New €6.2 million project to help European SME’s drive growth in the bio-based economy Network to support development of the bio-based economy in North West Europe
2 April 2013 BBSRC urges industry to participate in steering UK bioenergy & biotechnology research Networks to foster collaborative activities between academic researchers and businesses at all levels
18 March 2013 UK reaches 100 anaerobic digestion plants milestone New figures have been published on the official information portal about anaerobic digestion and biogas
28 February 2013 Energy Crops Scheme news Natural England urges farmers to take advantage of Energy Crop Scheme before 31st August
15 February 2013 Defra decides against ban on sending waste wood to landfill NNFCC: Government intervention could have created new opportunities for the timber and energy industries
25 January 2013 Environment Agency publish new standard permit for anaerobic digestion plants New streamlined environmental permitting regulations for anaerobic digestion plants could be 'timely boost' for industry
16 January 2013 Analysis: Cheap US shale gas could benefit bio-based chemicals growth Bio-based chemicals and bioplastics producers could be unlikely beneficiaries of the boom in US shale gas production.
7 November 2012 Bioplastics still on the rise 7th European Bioplastics Conference demonstrates the future potential of the industry
Biokunststoffe weiter auf dem Vormarsch 7. European Bioplastics Konferenz demonstriert Zukunftspotential der Branche
12 October 2012 Analysis: Bioplastics market set for fivefold growth by 2016 The bioplastics market is set to grow rapidly over the next few years as companies look for sustainable alternatives to fossil-based plastics, according to the latest statistics from the trade body for the European bioplastics industry
