CORBION

Purchase of ADM's lactic acid business

METABOLIX

Italy's Kenmare to promote “Mvera” compostable film grade in Europe / Reorientation following Telles wind-up

METABOLIX

Antibióticos named new manufacturing partner for PHA-based bioplastics / Production located in Spain

METABOLIX

New office in Cologne, Germany / First representation outside USA

METABOLIX

NatureWorks granted non-exclusive license for PLA-based blends / New opportunity for financial participation

METABOLIX

Telles bioplastics jv with Archer Daniels Midland to end / Metabolix seeks new partners

ANDOLFI

New line of compostable plastic bags / “Mirel” film blend from Telles / Reaction to Italian legislation

TELLES

“Mirel” bioplastic selected for new film applications by US and Swedish companies

METABOLIX

Agreement with CJ CheilJedang to develop renewable C4 chemicals

BIOPLASTIC PACKAGING

Substantial growth forecast up to 2020 / Demand seen as shifting to non-biodegradable thermoplastics from renewable resources / Chemical majors making giant strides into the market / Pira report