Amyris, Inc, the industrial bioscience company, has successfully collaborated with its fragrance partner, Firmenich, to support the development and commercialization of Z11. This sustainable and cost-effective version of Firmenich’s iconic Z11 molecule was developed using Amyris’s disruptive proprietary technology to develop a reliable and sustainable supply of an intermediate, using a fermentation-based production process, for […]
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Charles River expands glasshouse capacity at Edinburgh facility
For over 30 years, dedicated research grade glasshouses have been an integral part of the plant metabolism facilities at Charles River’s sites in both Edinburgh, UK and Lleida, Spain. These complement adjacent facilities where outdoor radiolabelled studies are conducted. The company announced the recent expansion of its facilities at the Edinburgh site to 24 individual […]
Univar announces agreement to acquire Earthoil
Univar, a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Univar Ltd, has reached an agreement to acquire Earthoil Plantations Limited, a subsidiary of Treatt, the London-listed manufacturer and supplier of innovative ingredient solutions for the flavour, fragrance, beverage, and consumer products industries. In 2017, the […]
Biesterfeld and Sytheon strengthen collaboration in Europe
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie is extending its sales partnership with Sytheon to Germany, Russia and Benelux. As a result of the very successful sales cooperation in Spain, Biesterfeld is strengthening its partnership with Sytheon in Europe and expanding its extensive product portfolio by adding a unique range of proprietary and patented active ingredients for the cosmetics industry. […]
Johnson Matthey and Cranfield University nurture fresh growth in agritech
Johnson Matthey, alongside Cranfield University, has announced the first cohort of companies to join a pilot Agritech Partnership Programme (JMAPP). The announcement follows a five-week global search for companies and individuals who want to develop their innovative agritech solutions. The companies will be given an opportunity to develop their product or idea within an intense […]
Albemarle Foundation donates $100,000 to CIS-Charlotte
The Albemarle Foundation has announced it will commit $100,000 to Communities In Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg (CIS-Charlotte) to support the agency’s programming and its efforts to promote the need for and connect “social capital” to its students. As a component of this support, Albemarle Foundation has agreed to match dollar-for-dollar up to $90,000 on all donations […]
SOCMA introduces Specialties Forums in 2018
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) is pleased to announce it will convene decision makers and thought leaders in three regional Specialties Forums across the country. As part of our new ChemSectors program, this executive-level forum is customized for decision makers to discuss industry trends, network with their peers, and gather industry intelligence. “SOCMA […]
Alcami announces industry-leading analytical testing turnaround time
Alcami Corporation, a leading provider of fully-integrated custom end-to-end solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, has announced the advancement of the drug development process with the company’s new, dramatically-reduced analytical testing turnaround times. Alcami continues to set the industry standard with its analytical testing offering, and through operational excellence, streamlined processes, and technical knowledge […]
BASF named a General Motors Supplier of the Year for 13th time
BASF was named a 2017 General Motors (GM) Supplier of the Year for the thirteenth time since 2002. The award is presented to suppliers who distinguish themselves by meeting performance metrics for quality, execution, innovation, and total enterprise cost. “This is an opportunity for General Motors to honor those suppliers who are truly the […]
Renewable energy jobs reached 10.3 million worldwide in 2017
The renewable energy industry created more than 500,000 new jobs globally in 2017, a 5.3% increase from 2016, according to data released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). According to the fifth edition of Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review, launched at IRENA’s 15th Council in Abu Dhabi this week, the total number […]