Chemical industry & food news news

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  1 September 2025

  dsm-firmenich Expands Executive Committee for Consumer-Focused Growth

  Alessandre Keller and Maurizio Clementi join the Executive Committee, focusing on health, nutrition, and taste segments for strategic growth.
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  26 August 2025

  BASF and Yara Halt Low-Carbon Ammonia Project

  The project was discontinued to focus on higher value initiatives. Yara will continue exploring U.S. ammonia investments. Both companies maintain existing ammonia operations.
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  13 August 2025

  BASF, Corteva, and M.S. Technologies to introduce new soybean trait in Brazil by decade's end

  New soybean trait combines nematode, herbicide, and insect resistance to boost yields in Brazil, pending regulatory approval and field tests.
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  31 July 2025

  DSM-Firmenich H1 2025 Results

  Strong H1 with organic growth, €1.5B sale of Feed Enzymes, €1B share buyback. Focus on innovation, synergies, and strategic exits supports €2.4B Adjusted EBITDA outlook.
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  31 July 2025

  Bayer Adjusts 2025 Sales Forecast and Increases US Litigation Provisions

  Raises 2025 sales and earnings guidance; expects currency impacts; reports Q2 sales of €10.7B; sets €1.2B for Roundup litigation; settles 131,000 claims; awaits court rulings.
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  30 July 2025

  Bayer Seeks Herbicide Approval in Four Key Markets

  Icafolin-methyl, a new herbicide, targets weed resistance with unique properties. Launch expected in Brazil by 2028, with further expansion planned.

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  21 July 2025

  Eurofins Agro and trinamiX Launch On-Farm Nutritional Analysis with Handheld Spectrometer

  New handheld spectrometer offers real-time forage analysis, enhancing feed management and productivity with on-farm insights and robust chemometric models.
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  18 July 2025

  EIB Grants €20M to Solynta for Disease-Resistant Potato Seeds

  EIB funds development of climate-resilient potato seeds, enhancing global food security and reducing reliance on traditional tubers.
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  16 July 2025

  HARKE GROUP Acquires Vendico Group

  The acquisition strengthens HARKE's presence in the Nordic market, enhancing service and coverage in Europe and Asia, with aligned strategies and seamless continuity.
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  14 July 2025

  Bayer Expands Global Distribution of M2i's Pheromone Crop Solutions

  The partnership extends to Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the US, enhancing biological crop protection with innovative pheromone gel technology.
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  14 July 2025

  ORLEN and KGS Partner to Boost Biomethane Production in Poland

  The agreement aims to build biomethane facilities, reduce CO2 emissions, and enhance energy security by optimizing resources and scaling production.
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  10 July 2025

  Bayer to Exit Frankfurt Site by 2028, Secures Other German Sites Until 2030

  Agreements ensure socially acceptable job adjustments in Germany, with support for affected employees and no further site closures until 2030.
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  9 July 2025

  WACKER Opens Munich Biotechnology Center

  The new center boosts research in biopharmaceuticals and food ingredients, enhancing efficiency and collaboration to accelerate product development and market entry.
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  7 July 2025

  Grupa Azoty Unveils New Blended Fertilizer

  Introducing Vitaplon® PK 23-30, a nitrogen-free fertilizer for cereals, rapeseed, maize, sugar beets, potatoes, and grassland, produced in Gdańsk.
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  1 July 2025

  Evonik Introduces Eco-Friendly Paper Bags for MetAMINO®

  New paper bags cut plastic use, align with EU recycling rules, and reduce CO2 footprint by 20%. Quality and shelf life remain unchanged. Transition starts in Antwerp, with more sites to follow.
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  29 June 2025

  INEOS Faces £23M Penalty Despite 75% Emission Cuts

  A UK site risks reclassification, losing carbon credits, despite cutting emissions. This may push industry offshore, challenging UK's clean investment credibility.
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  12 May 2025

  PepsiCo and Yara Expand Partnership to Latin America

  The partnership aims to decarbonize agriculture in Latin America using low-carbon fertilizers, enhancing sustainability and supporting regenerative farming practices.
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  12 May 2025

  Bayer refocuses Crop Science R&D and production in Germany on strategic technologies

  Production in Frankfurt ends by 2028; R&D moves to Monheim. Dormagen streamlines, focusing on innovation. Job impacts addressed with employee reps.
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  9 May 2025

  BASF Launches Renewable Ammonia Production in Central Europe

  Two new renewable ammonia grades reduce natural gas use, cut carbon footprint, and meet rising demand for low-carbon products, supporting climate neutrality goals.
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  11 April 2025

  BENEO Opens Pulse-Processing Plant in Germany

  The new plant processes faba beans into sustainable ingredients, creating 25 jobs and using renewable energy, aligning with eco-conscious consumer trends and regional economic growth.
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  3 April 2025

  EIB Grants Lantmännen EUR 50M for Swedish Pea Protein Plant

  The investment boosts EU food security, reduces protein imports, and aligns with sustainability goals, creating 30 jobs and promoting plant-based protein production in Sweden.
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  5 March 2025

  SUSTAINEXT Biorefinery Construction Begins in Spain

  The biorefinery will process agricultural sidestreams into ingredients for various sectors, creating jobs and boosting the local economy with a zero-waste, zero-emissions model.
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  3 March 2025

  Astarta to Build Multiseed Crusher

  The project in Khmelnytsky will cost USD76m, process 400kt annually, and start in 2026. It aims to boost local jobs, tax revenue, and meet EU soybean demand.
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  11 December 2024

  Grupa Azoty Puławy Launches Fifth Nitric Acid Line

  The new line boosts nitric acid production, reduces emissions, and enhances fertilizer efficiency, despite delays and partial project suspension.
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  24 October 2024

  Yara Tertre Plans Site Transformation in Belgium

  The site will close its ammonia unit, focus on nitrate fertilizers, cut 115 jobs, and aim for decarbonization to enhance competitiveness and secure long-term operations. Safety remains a priority.
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  3 September 2024

  Lantmännen Invests SEK 1.2 Billion in Swedish Protein Plant

  The new plant will produce 7,000 tonnes of protein isolate from peas and faba beans annually, boosting Swedish pea cultivation by 50% and creating 30 jobs by 2027.
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  3 September 2024

  ICIG Acquires Clariant's Bioethanol Plant in Romania

  The site will be run by Corden BioChem, expanding its fermentation capacity. ICIG plans significant investments and will rehire many former employees.
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  18 July 2024

  BASF to Cease Glufosinate-Ammonium Production in Germany

  Production will end by 2025 due to economic reasons. Jobs will be retained until then. The company will source from third-party suppliers and focus on next-gen solutions with lower application rates.
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  9 July 2024

  Heygaz Biomethane to Acquire Ormonde Organics

  The acquisition includes two anaerobic digestion plants and a planned third facility. The current management will stay. The deal awaits Irish regulatory approval.
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  4 July 2024

  Vertex Bioenergy Opens Corn Oil Extraction Facility in Cartagena

  The new facility extracts corn oil for livestock feed and biofuel production. With a €5M investment, it has a 4,000-ton annual capacity and 400-ton storage.