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Biotalys secures EPA nod for protein-based biofungicide Evoca

Evoca is a precision biocontrol solution with a new mode of action that targets fungal pathogens such as botrytis

IMCD names Emmanuel Colette global head of Food & Nutrition

Colette succeeds Marc van Gerwen, who will retire on 1 March 2026

Barentz forges distribution partnership with IQT to expand Latin America reach

IQT also serves as a key industrialization hub for the compounding, plasticizer, catalyst, and fertilizer industries

BASF’s nanosponges take centrestage as Nobel Prize Honors CO2-capturing chemistry

The Nobel Committee showcased MOF compound CALF-20, produced by BASF in Seneca, South Carolina

trinamiX to unveil revolutionary in-car biometric tech at CES 2026

The system delivers secure face authentication, remote vital signs tracking, 3D distance mapping for optimized airbag deployment, and advanced seatbelt recognition

Hexion sells US Gulf Coast formalin biz

The divestiture represents a major step in Hexion’s transformation into a global leader in technology-driven, cellulose-based performance materials

EU moves to end Russian gas imports

LNG imports will end by 31 December 2026, pipeline gas by 30 September 2027, with a possible extension to 31 October 2027 if storage targets are not met

Developing Workforce: VOC Port's skill development program achieves 100% placement success

The curriculum includes seven specialized vocational courses, such as Domestic Data Entry Operator, Warehouse Executive, and Courier Associate Operations

FMC India appoints Prashant Hegde as new MD

Before joining FMC, Prashant served as CEO - Agri at PI Industries

AgroChem Summit 2025: Biologicals on the rise; policy, science support demanded

Legal clarity, data-driven claims, integrated pest resistance strategies, and rising consumer demand are pushing biologicals into the spotlight but the road to scale remains steep

AgroChem Summit 2025: India requires robust industry-academia collaboration to accelerate innovation

Government funding is rising, but risk aversion, weak collaboration, and fragmented R&D threaten to keep India behind global competitors

WEVO unveils high-performance materials to boost reliability of PEM fuel cell humidifiers

Meeting the extreme demands inside proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells is no small challenge

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