Nordic Bioproducts Group Partners with Southern European Distributors to Boost Sustainable Microcrystalline Cellulose Supply for the Beauty and Personal Care Industries
The Finnish manufacturer of Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) has expanded its partner network with C.Q. Massó in Spain & Portugal, as well as securing a distributor partner in Italy. These partnerships open new markets, drive innovation in formulations, and help beauty and personal care brands to meet upcoming stricter regulations on harmful ingredients and traceability.Nordic Bioproducts Group (NBG) has announced that it has partnered with C.Q. Massó to make Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) more conveniently available for cosmetics manufacturers in Europe.
Early design sustainability thinking can cut emissions by half. Using the lowest-carbon products for all materials in a building can reduce carbon emissions by more than one-third. And 87% of construction professionals see a lack of manufacturer EPDs as the primary obstacle to embodied carbon advancement, according to insights from One Click LCA — the world’s largest database of construction LCA and EPD data.HELSINKI, Finland (December 17, 2024) With greenhouse gas in the atmosphere surging to the highest levels ever recorded
The Gothenburg-based deep tech company, originating from Chalmers University of Technology and backed by Chalmers Ventures, is extending the application of its pigment solution from textiles to cosmetics. This will provide safer, non-toxic solutions for coloring cosmetics used in hair color, make-up and lipstick, for instance.GOTHENBURG, Sweden (December 16th, 2024) Vividye , a Swedish deep-tech startup known for its sustainable approach to coloring textiles, is branching out into the cosmetics industry. By adapting its pigment-based technology, the company aims to
The companies successfully launched their pulled rainbow trout product based on sidestreams from Finnish rainbow trout with S Group in August, selling 36,000 consumer units in the first month. Now, the companies have signed a paid licensing agreement to integrate Hailia’s unique technology directly into Kalavapriikki’s production line. Hailia data shows rainbow trout sidestreams produce as little as 0.6kg CO2 per kilo of food, on par with many plant-based proteins.Helsinki, Finland (December 12th, 2024) Hailia , a company enabling fish processors to use their
Swedish startup Adsorbi teams up with SmellWell and Icebug, a world leader in grip footwear, to launch shoe deodorizers made from Nordic wood, offering a durable, low-emission alternative to traditional odor removers like activated carbon. The products will be sold through Icebug’s online store and selected retailers.Adsorbi , together with SmellWell and Icebug , has introduced a new generation of Freshener Inserts, made in Sweden. The product combines Swedish innovation with sustainable production, offering a solution to
ONEiO , the cloud-native integration service provider, is thrilled to announce a landmark partnership with CGI, one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. This collaboration marks a significant step in simplifying complex IT integrations for organizations worldwide.
Through this partnership, ONEiO and CGI provide modern, cloud-based IT integration solutions that are scalable, repeatable, and delivered as a service. ONEiO’s integration service, renowned for removing traditional integration challenges through
Founded at Chalmers University and funded by Chalmers Ventures, Nyctea Technologies uses its proprietary electrification and digitalization technology to purify biopharmaceuticals effectively and efficiently. This enables pharmaceutical companies to bring safe medication to patients faster, helping societies tackle increasing health issues such as cancer and Alzheimer’s.Gothenburg, Sweden (December 3rd, 2024) Swedish deeptech and medtech startup Nyctea Technologies is gearing up toward market expansion with its patented biomolecular purification technology.
First-of-its-kind environmental initiative addresses the critical data shortage for MEP products needed to decarbonize building services.Rueil-Malmaison (France), November 28, 2024 — Schneider Electric , the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and One Click LCA , the leading sustainability software platform for construction and manufacturing, today announce a partnership to improve the accuracy of environmental assessments in electrification.
As buildings are currently responsible for 39% of global
Newly appointed CEO Tiina Bensky has extensive experience in brand development in the beauty industry from leading brands like L'Oréal and Lumene. The appointment marks a new chapter in Innomost’s mission to grow internationally with its upcycled birch bark ingredients and become a leader in biobased solutions to replace fossil-based materials used extensively in beauty, personal care, and industrial applications like adhesives, paints, and coatings.HELSINKI, Finland (October 31st, 2024) Finnish bio-based materials startup Innomost has appointed new CEO Tiina Bensky
The partnership between the two companies will enable EG customers to optimize water usage and reduce costs in their real estate investments. With the upcoming Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, partnerships like these play a crucial role for real estate management companies which are expected to monitor their portfolio’s water use.ESPOO, Finland (September 16th, 2024) The European leader in water management technology Smartvatten and the software company EG, with the energy management systems EG Mestro and EG EnerKey, have
Maria Börjesson brings her extensive experience in leadership, technology, and people development to Netigate, setting the stage for continued growth and innovation.STOCKHOLM, Sweden (October 31st, 2024) Netigate , a leading provider of customer and employee feedback solutions, has appointed Maria Börjesson as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over 25 years of experience in the insurance, financial services, banking, fintech, and IT sectors, Maria has a proven track record of driving growth and innovation.
Maria's previous roles have given her a deep
Finnish biotech scaleup Enifer is the first Nordic company to apply for Novel Food approval for a mycoprotein ingredient. With its new production facility, set to be completed in 2025, Enifer will produce 3,000 tons of mycoprotein annually.Finnish biotech scaleup Enifer has filed for Novel Food authorization from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for its mycoprotein PEKILO® — marking a major milestone in the company’s mission to bring an innovative and eco-friendly protein to the European food market. Earlier this year, Enifer secured the funding for its first
The new tool gives access to the construction industry's largest sustainability dataset of over 250,000 products. Finding and choosing lower-carbon products allows reductions that can exceed one-third of total carbon footprint.October 29, 2024 — According to a WBGC study , buildings are responsible for 39% of global energy related carbon emissions, with 11% from materials and construction. Further, a global 2024 study by One Click LCA demonstrates
Made from sustainably harvested Nordic wood, Adsorbi’s cellulose-based air freshener is a longer-lasting alternative to conventional odor-removal products like activated carbon. As it expands its product portfolio, the company is now scaling up its commercial sales.Gothenburg, Sweden (October 22nd, 2024) Swedish startup Adsorbi , originating from Chalmers University of Technology , has launched its latest breakthrough product: a cellulose-based air freshener designed to effectively eliminate household odors. This sustainable solution is
The new launches combine color cosmetics with boosting and caring ingredients, in line with the strongly continuing trend of streamlining makeup routines and hybrid products that address multiple needs. The new products have been specifically developed with the Middle Eastern market in mind.DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (October 22, 2024) Schwan Cosmetics , German color cosmetics manufacturer and supplier to many of the world’s biggest beauty brands, unveils Lipbloss and BrowFix at BeautyWorld Middle East. The launch reflects the ongoing shift towards
As consumers increasingly prioritize sustainable, natural ingredients in pet food, a new study reveals that Finnish biotech company Enifer's mycoprotein PEKILO®Pet enhances dog health by boosting gut microbiome diversity and increasing the production of short-chain fatty acidsA new study by the Research Laboratory in Canine Nutrition (LENUCAN) at the Federal University of Parana (UFPR) in Brazil has found that Enifer’s PEKILO®Pet mycoprotein ingredient enhances dog health by increasing the prevalence of potentially probiotic bacterial genera and
Exolyt challenges big players in a global market by specialising in a new vertical and highly competitive space of the rapidly growing TikTok social media market.HELSINKI, Finland (10 October 2024) – Exolyt , a B2B SaaS platform offering TikTok analytics and social intelligence insights, has been nominated as one of the top 10 companies in EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finland . This time, 53 companies participated in this prestigious competition, which rewards family businesses, tech companies, and startups.
With over a billion
This recognition highlights the breakthrough of the company’s Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) production at their new production facility, powered by the patented AaltoCell™ technology.ESPOO, Finland (October 9th, 2024) Nordic Bioproducts Group (NBG) has announced that it was selected as one of the finalists at the CPHI Pharma Awards 2024 in the sustainability category. The recognition came from the company’s pioneering work at their new production facility in Lappeenranta, Finland, where NBG’s Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) is being produced, amongst
Due to the modern lifestyle of extreme hygiene and lack of exposure to nature, immune-mediated diseases are on the rise globally. For the first time in history, results of the new study by researchers of Uute Scientific show that by spreading microbial extract on their skin, patients with atopic dermatitis need significantly less atopy medication.HELSINKI, Finland (October 3rd, 2024) – Finnish biotech startup Uute Scientific has published a study on a new supporting treatment for atopic dermatitis based on natural microbial exposure. The study was conducted
Food technology company Hailia and fish processing company Hätälä have started a cooperation to launch a fish product made from the salmon parts left on the table after the filleting process. The product will be available to restaurants and food service companies in several markets.KARKKILA (25th September 2024) – Finnish food technology company Hailia will start manufacturing food products from salmon sidestreams provided by fish processing company Hätälä. Hailia’s technology turns the parts of the fish left on the filleting table, such as fins, heads, and frames,
Metsä Group’s new packaging brand is now available for pilot customers looking for packaging solutions that, thanks to Muoto’s modularity and new technology used in the process, have multiple usage cases in food packaging. Both durable and recyclable, Muoto packaging is a great alternative to plastic products.Espoo, Finland (September 24th, 2024) Metsä Group ’s innovation company, Metsä Spring , has started pre-commercial sales of its three-dimensional, wood-based packaging solution Muoto™. Muoto packages can be used in a