21 June 20169 September 2021 Methanol is a CO2 Utilization Pathway Serious policy discussion needed about biomethanol and the central role it can play in a clean energy economy
16 June 201615 June 2016 Better waste management on land essential to solve the problem of marine litter New UNEP-report states that there are currently no solutions to marine debris
The new cellulosic value chain: The Digest’s 8-Slide Guide to Bioindustrial Innovation Canada Sandy Marshall, chairman of Bioindustrial Innovation Canada, gave this overview at ABLC Feedstocks.
15 June 20169 June 2016 Kultevat receives first process patent for dandelion rubber The patent covers a process involving the simultaneous extraction of rubber and inulin
Novamont wins the EUBIA Award 2016 for her contribution to the development of green chemistry Company demonstrated an high effort in supporting biomass development
14 June 20167 June 2016 The Investissements d’Avenir programme provides €9 million funding to Global Bioenergies and IBN-One, as part of a programme involving Cristal Union and L’Oréal New opportunities identified in the cosmetics industry
Im Rahmen des französischen Programms Zukunftsinvestitionen wird Global Bioenergies und IBN-One für ein gemeinsames Projekt mit Cristal Union und L’Oréal eine Förderung in Höhe von 9 Millionen Euro gewährt Neue Absatzmöglichkeiten in der Kosmetikindustrie erkannt
SC Delivers First BIC Annual Report Comprehensive review of BIC’s priorities, activities and achievements
10 June 20169 June 2016 EU Parliament report on revised waste legislation emphasises the role of bioplastics in the transition to a circular economy Better market conditions for renewable raw materials and promoting the use of bio-based materials in packaging provided
9 June 20166 June 2016 BioMalaysia & Asia Pacific BioEconomy 2016 Unveils Significant Movement for Bioeconomy Malaysia Rebranding of BiotechCorp to Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation fortifies nation’s leadership in bioeconomy
Who has won the the Bio-Based Innovation Awards (Europe) 2016? Synprodo awards with "Greeny", the bio-based and compostable icebox for the Italian market
Bioeconomy Barometer: knowledge is at the basis of effective policy LEI Wageningen UR developed an analysis framework to monitor the status of the Dutch bioeconomy
8 June 20166 June 2016 Hard times for public renewable chemical companies Codexis and Solazyme (now Terravia) reinvented themselves, while Gevo and Metabolix shareholders seem to be now looking into selling the companies
The Advanced Bioeconomy 2016: State of the Industry What’s likely to cost less than 5 cents a pound in the near and mid-term?
7 June 20166 June 2016 Big success for Bio Cosmetics. Bio-on’s bioplastic for cosmetics officially presented at “Future of Formulations in Cosmetics” Bio Cosmetics can replace the microbeads contained in cosmetics that pollute the seas
6 June 20163 June 2016 Development of performance polyesters based on isoidide Joint research project exploring a promising chemical building block for the biobased economy
3 June 201630 May 2016 Evolva, Wageningen and Algae.Tec advance on high-margin bio-opportunities What's the trend?
2 June 201630 May 2016 Metabolix Evaluating Strategic Alternatives for its Specialty PHA Biopolymers Business and Yield10 Bioscience Program Metabolix is currently engaged in discussions with interested parties regarding the potential sale
Big Data, robotics and synth bio: Driving “The New Agriculture” High potential for great margins from companies coming along the new technology wave
ETLA confirms the strong impact of the Metsä Group’s bioproduct mill on Finnish economy According to ETLA’s calculations, mill will generate value added of nearly 12 billion euro in Finland
1 June 201615 February 2018 Kick-off meeting of the Special Interest Group (SIG) for Biopolymers/Bioplastics Value chains and product systems important triggers for developing the bioeconomy
30 May 201624 May 2016 5-HMF leader AVA-CO2 successfully develops interface for different FDCA oxidation routes The water-based process is scalable and provides the ‘missing link’ for large-scale production of FDCA and PEF
27 May 201623 May 2016 Clariant to Scale-Up Catalysts for Gevo’s Ethanol-to-Olefins (ETO) Technology ETO technology converts ethanol into value-add products such as propylene, butylene and hydrogen
25 May 2016 BiobasedWorld – the whole world of bioeconomy in Cologne First trade show for the biobased industries, debuting 15-16 February 2017 in Cologne, Germany
24 May 201615 February 2018 Continuous growth in die European Hemp Industry Especially Hemp food and pharmaceuticals face strong demand
Die europäische Hanfindustrie wächst kontinuierlich Insbesondere Hanf-Lebensmittel und Pharmazeutika stoßen auf starke Nachfrage
23 May 201619 May 2016 Bioplastic Beverage Packaging Made from Juice Wastewater? PHBOTTLE is made from the biodegradable bioplastic material polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB)
19 May 201612 May 2016 North American wood pellet exports reached record high in 2015 China remains a tantalizing but unrealized market prospect
Stora Enso strengthens bio-based chemicals development and signs a joint technology development and license agreement with Rennovia The two companies will cooperate to develop processes for bio-based chemicals
AkzoNobel and Royal Cosun to develop sustainable cellulose products from sugar beet processing Putting agricultural side streams to use
18 May 201611 May 2016 Waste is the most important biobased resource; but legal barriers abound Regulations surrounding waste outdated
17 May 201610 May 2016 Solegear Launches good naturedTM Sustainable Office Products at London Drugs Across Western Canada Line is specifically targeting the growing multi-billion dollar home and business organization market that is primarily dominated by traditional plastics
13 May 20164 May 2016 Recommendations for bio-based products in public procurement Op-ed by Hasso von Pogrell, Managing Director, European Bioplastics
4 May 20162 May 2016 Video Interviews with Bio-based Start-ups In conversation with Mycoplast, Biotrem and Nafigate
The Methane Reformation: Intrexon, Calysta chart new pathways to economic heaven Intrexon Energy Partners and Dominion Energy entered into an agreement to explore the potential for commercial-scale biological conversion of natural gas to isobutanol
3 May 201627 April 2016 Avantium raises €20 million in a financing round led by PMV Funds will be used to commercialize the YXY technology for producing 100% biobased packaging material PEF
2 May 201627 April 2016 Highlights of the BIO Conference 2016 Short recap of the BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology, 18-20 April 2016
EU biofuels: A lost opportunity? Globiom Study brings the high cost of contradictory policies it promotes into sharp focus
29 April 201628 April 2016 Twitter Recap: Nova Institut Bio-Materials Conference 2016 Tecnon OrbiChem presented its Bio-based chemicals overview at the 9th Nova Institut International Conference on Bio-based Materials in Cologne, Germany
MHG Appoints New CEO of Company Former President and CEO of Armor Holdings Products LLC Joins the Biopolymer Company
Borregaard: EU support for commercialisation of Exilva granted Grant Agreement now approved and signed by the EU Commission
Nanocellulose Facility Under Study in Yreka, California The Yreka Cellulose Nanomaterials Project shows the use of wood-based nanomaterial for a wide-range of commercial products
26 April 201621 April 2016 Bio-based agreement in Canada between Comet and BioAmber Dextrose to be produced from agricultural residues using Comet’s innovative technology
25 April 20169 September 2021 BRAIN and Südzucker cooperate in the field of CO2 utilisation by microorganisms Researchers alliance two-stage process was successfully developed at laboratory scale
21 April 201619 April 2016 Circular economy: New Regulation to boost the use of organic and waste-based fertilisers FAQs: The Commission presents first deliverable of Circular Economy Package with new rules on organic and waste-based fertilisers in the EU
Continuous growth in die European Hemp Industry
