By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : November 30, 2025 6:45 pm
The Embio portfolio spans PLA grades suitable for rigid and flexible packaging, coated paperboard, fibers, nonwovens, and 3D printing
Emirates Biotech has unveiled Embio, its new line of PolyLactic Acid (PLA) biopolymers, offering a plant-based alternative to traditional plastics. The name reflects the company’s Emirates roots while signalling its commitment to biotechnology and sustainability.
With the launch, Emirates Biotech has begun pre-marketing Embio across the Middle East, providing locally stocked PLA for faster delivery and smaller minimum order volumes. The move aims to simplify the shift to renewable materials for regional converters, brand owners, and packaging manufacturers.
“Our launch of Embio products marks a major milestone in our journey to make renewable and compostable plastics accessible across the Middle East,” said Marc Verbruggen, CEO of Emirates Biotech. “The Embio name covers more than a product and stands as a symbol of our commitment to innovation, to reducing dependence on fossil resources, and to supporting the region in building a circular economy.”
The Embio portfolio spans PLA grades suitable for rigid and flexible packaging, coated paperboard, fibers, nonwovens, and 3D printing.
Prashant Lohade, Sales Development Manager, emphasized the benefits of local availability: “Our decision to maintain local inventory was driven by the need for greater flexibility and faster response times for our customers. With Embio grades now available in the UAE, customers can access PLA in smaller volumes and benefit from shorter lead times."
"This marks an important milestone for companies in the Middle East looking to integrate sustainable materials into their existing production lines.”
Embio PLA combines high clarity, strength, and processability with a lower carbon footprint than conventional plastics. It is recyclable or industrially compostable and does not leave persistent microplastics, supporting regional waste reduction and circular economy initiatives.
The company’s technical team will assist with processing trials and application development.
Watid Watanyupaisan, Technical Solutions Manager, said: “Our goal was to design a product that performs similarly to traditional plastics yet runs smoothly on existing equipment. This makes the transition to sustainable materials simple and seamless for converters. Embio grades offer versatility, efficiency, and reliability across a wide range of processing technologies.”
Christophe Enkiri, Product Manager, added: “Each Embio grade has been carefully developed and tested under strict conditions to ensure verified compliance with food-contact, bio-based, and compostability standards. This proves that performance and sustainability can coexist without sacrificing a material’s functionality.”