Reverdia is a venture established by Royal DSM and Roquette focused on the production and commercialization of bio-based succinic acid. Leveraging DSM’s proprietary low‑pH yeast fermentation technology, the company developed and operated commercial-scale manufacturing in Cassano Spinola, Italy, and supplied material under the Biosuccinium brand. It also offered licensing of its process to third parties.
Bio-based succinic acid is a platform chemical derived from renewable feedstocks and used in applications such as resins and coatings, polyurethanes, plasticizers, solvents, and biodegradable polymers (e.g., PBS). Reverdia’s process was designed to improve resource efficiency compared with conventional routes by operating at low pH and minimizing salt generation, supporting lower energy use and a reduced environmental footprint.
