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Oxea Raises Prices for Oxo Intermediates Across Europe
Oxea has announced price increases for its Oxo Intermediates portfolio across Europe, effective August 1, 2026, or as customer contracts permit.......
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Jul 261 min read


Celtic Renewables partners with Evonik for low-carbon sustainable cosmetics
Evonik is using Celtic Renewables’ bio-butanol to produce ECOHANCE® Soft BOL, a sustainable emollient for cosmetics and personal care products. Combined with Evonik’s formulation expertise, the result is a final product that meets both performance and environmental expectations.
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Jul 242 min read


Catalyxx Announces Its First Commercial-Scale Renewable Chemicals Plant In Sines, Portugal
Catalyxx today announced that Sines, Portugal, has been selected as the location for Catalyxx Ibérica, the company’s first commercial-scale plant.
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Jul 242 min read


IFF Announces an Agreement to Sell its Portfolio of Botanical Extracts, Vitamins and Minerals, and Food Enhancement Activities to SuanNutra, a Carbyne Equity Partners Portfolio Company
IFF announces an agreement to sell its portfolio of botanical extracts, vitamins and minerals, and food enhancement activities to SuanNutra, a Carbyne Equity Partners portfolio company
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Jul 201 min read


BASF Opens New Production Facility in Düsseldorf, Germany
BASF has opened a new production facility in Düsseldorf, Germany, dedicated to manufacturing speciality emollients for applications such as skin care and sun protection products.
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Jul 162 min read


Brenntag Pharma Enters into Strategic Partnership with Evonik
Brenntag, a global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has announced a new strategic partnership with Evonik REXIM® to distribute its GMP-grade amino acids across the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical markets in Europe, effective July 1, 2026.
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Jul 162 min read


Biesterfeld Expands Cooperation with Synthene and Broadens its Additive Manufacturing Portfolio in the DACH Region
Biesterfeld develops cooperation with Synthene and broadens its additive manufacturing portfolio in the DACH region
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Jul 151 min read


Biesterfeld hast extended partnership with LEHVOSS Group across Europe, excluding Nordic countries
Biesterfeld, one of the internationally leading distribution and service companies in the fields of plastics, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, and LEHVOSS, a developer, manufacturer, and distributor of specialty chemicals, minerals, and polymers have expanded their partnership.
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Jul 92 min read


Biesterfeld SE acquires 100 percent of the shares in the joint venture in Italy
Biesterfeld, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of polymers, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, has acquired 100 percent of the shares of its Italian Joint Ventures Biesterfeld Polybass and Biesterfeld Polychem.
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Jul 91 min read


Amcor Supports Beverage Brands in Expanding Reusable Packaging Solutions
Amcor is urging beverage manufacturers to review their closure solutions as the adoption of reusable packaging and return systems accelerates under the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
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Jul 72 min read


Givaudan Announces Strategic Collaboration with Microcaps
Givaudan announces strategic collaboration with Microcaps
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Jul 62 min read


Amcor and Kelpi Collaborate to Develop Advanced Barrier Materials for Fiber Packaging
Amcor, a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, has announced a collaboration with U.K.-based startup Kelpi to develop and evaluate next-generation coating technologies aimed at improving the performance and sustainability of packaging materials.
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Jul 12 min read


The European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties on BDO imports from three countries.
On 24 June 2026, the European Commission announced new definitive anti-dumping measures on imports of 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) originating from China, Saudi Arabia and the United States. The duties, introduced following a detailed investigation, have been set at significant levels. Imports from China will face tariffs ranging from 105.6% to 113.7%, while Saudi Arabian products will be subject to a 52.4% levy. Imports from the United States will incur duties between 135.7% and 142
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Jun 301 min read


Nukoko's Innovative Cocoa-Free Chocolate Alternative
Nukoko's Innovative Cocoa-Free Chocolate Alternative
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Jun 232 min read


ADM expands its Hungary customer creation and innovation center to support beverage development in Eastern Europe
ADM expands its Hungary customer creation and innovation center to support beverage development in Eastern Europe
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Jun 231 min read


The Estée Lauder Companies Strengthens its UK Manufacturing Network as the Whitman Facility Celebrates 60 Years of British Craftsmanship
The Estée Lauder Companies strengthens its UK manufacturing network as the Whitman facility celebrates 60 years of British craftsmanship
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Jun 92 min read


Huntsman Sells its Italian-Based Automotive Aftermarket Business
Huntsman sells its Italian-based Automotive Aftermarket Business
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Jun 41 min read


Henkel launches upgraded Packaging Competence Center to drive next-generation packaging solutions
Henkel Opens Upgraded Packaging Competence Center to Advance Future-Ready Packaging Solutions
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May 173 min read


Safic-Alcan and Evonik Fibres Expand High-Performance Polyimide Distribution in Europe
Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of speciality chemicals, and Evonik Fibres GmbH, a specialist in high-performance polymer technologies, have announced a partnership to distribute Evonik’s P84® Polyimide product portfolio.
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May 121 min read


When Smoke Evolves: Symrise Ensures Authentic Flavour Sensations for a Changing Market
When smoke evolves: Symrise ensures authentic flavour sensations for a changing market
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May 122 min read
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