In Denmark, Novozymes and Chr. Hansen have announced that the name of their combined company will be Novonesis. Announced earlier this year, the merger of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen creates a biosolutions giant with a global network of more than 23 manufacturing sites and close to 40 R&D and application centers, employing around 10,000. “The […]
In Sweden, Metsä Spring, Metsä Group’s innovation company, has made a second investment in FineCell, producer of CellOx dry cellulose powder and hydrogels for beauty, healthcare, and paint products. The €1 million seed funding round will be used to boost material application research, engage with potential customers, and finalize the plan for a demo production […]
In Denmark, A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) is about to launch the first of its 18 large methanol-enabled vessels currently on order. On February 9, 2024, it will enter service on the AE7 string connecting Asia and Europe, which includes port calls in Shanghai, Tanjung Pelepas, Colombo and Hamburg (see all port calls in the […]
In Denmark, Novozymes has leveraged its extensive experience in enzymatic degumming, which has resulted in Quara LowP, an innovative solution that gives customers flexibility to process mixed feedstocks without negatively impacting their bottom line. Quara LowP facilitates the efficient processing of HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) and HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids) feedstocks. By pretreating […]
In Denmark, a bioscience company dedicated to upcycling coffee waste has opened its first biorefinery. Kaffe Bueno’s newly inaugurated facility at Rodovre can upcycle 500 tons of coffee grounds annually. The company’s technology converts the proteins, antioxidants and fats that remain in coffee grounds into personal care ingredients, oils, and fibers. The company tells Beverage […]
In Denmark, Maersk signed a landmark green methanol offtake agreement with Chinese developer Goldwind, a global leader in clean energy, that reaches into the next decade and marks the first large scale green methanol offtake agreement for the global shipping industry. The agreement significantly de-risking its low-emission operations in this decade. The commercially viable long-term […]
