plant-based ingredients

LG Chem Launches Production of Bio-Acrylic Acid

South Korean chemicals group LG Chem plans to start production of bio-acrylic acid in the second quarter of this year. Initial production capacity will be 100 metric tons (MT) per year, with plans to expand as demand for environmentally friendly resources grows.

Unilever and Genomatica Partner on Plant-based Ingredients

Consumer goods giant Unilever and biotech specialist Genomatica are to jointly invest $120 million in a new venture to commercialize plant-based alternatives to feedstocks such as palm oil and fossil fuels used in cleansers for home care, beauty and personal care products.

Lessons from the Cosmetics Industry