Basf and Acies Bio, one of Europe's leading biotechnology companies, have entered into a partnership to further develop a methanol fermentation technology platform for the production of fatty alcohols, essential building blocks of several ingredients in the home and personal care markets, particularly surfactants. 

Acies Bio has developed "OneCarbonBio", a fully flexible synthetic biology platform designed to efficiently convert renewable methanol, derived from captured CO2 emissions, into a variety of chemical feedstocks. Under the terms of the partnership, BASF's Care Chemicals division and Acies Bio will develop the fermentation process to produce fatty acids and derivatives for the manufacture of various chemical compounds. Basf will contribute its expertise in process development, the provision of integrated value chain solutions and access to global markets.

"Biotechnology complements our chemistry to create a more sustainable future, said Dr Matthias Maase, Global Sustainability Director, Care Chemicals Basf. "We are very pleased to have found in Acies Bio the right partner to develop this innovation at an early stage. Thanks to a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach, our research scope within the partnership covers the entire chain, from production strain development to large-scale manufacturing. This will benefit our customers in the personal care, detergent and industrial formulator sectors worldwide."

Gregor Kosec, R&D Director at Acies Bio, said: "The partnership with Basf marks an important milestone, reflecting significant recognition of Acies Bio's R&D efforts. By combining our advanced microbial production strains and the OneCarbonBio platform with Basf's proven process development and supply chain expertise, we are ready to take our technologies to a global scale (...)."

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Mibelle Biochemistry - originator of the PhytoCellTec plant cell culture technology - presents PhytoCellTec Exosomes, a solution that harnesses the power of exosomes derived from plant stem cells. According to the company, this innovative product not only delivers these exosomes from the outside into the skin, but also stimulates the intrinsic production of exosomes by the skin's mesenchymal stem cells.

What makes PhytoCellTec Exosomes so special is the use of exosomes derived from plant stem cells that can interact with human cells, offering a range of advantages and significant potential for cosmetic applications. 

As we age, our skin undergoes significant changes. The barrier function of the epidermis weakens, reducing its ability to protect against external aggressors such as UV rays and pollution, and to retain moisture. At the same time, collagen and elastin production in the dermis decreases, leading to sagging skin, particularly around the jawline and chest.

"Exosomes are vesicles released by cells to enable communication between them. PhytoCellTec Exosomes contains plant-based exosomes that act directly on the epidermis to reinforce the skin barrier. They also increase the release of exosomes by mesenchymal stem cells in the skin, stimulating collagen production and rejuvenating the skin through exosome-based communication with fibroblasts.says Mibelle Biochemistry. Thanks to the dual action of exosomes, PhytoCellTec Exosomes acts on both epidermis and dermis. It protects the skin from external aggression and rejuvenates it by improving density and elasticity, reducing wrinkles and reshaping the contours of the face and breasts."

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Py'still won an award for its Hamamelis concentrated hydrosol [10:1] in the "Ingredients with environmental and social added value" category. 

Cosmos-certified, from a unique organic production chain on Py'still agroforestry estate, this is sustainable, organic production with a 100 % renewable energy mix, reducing CO₂ emissions, allowing transport-related emissions to be cut by up to 40 times.

"Hamamelis Virginiana Water is a unique Pyrenean product grown in Agroforestry, without inputs, without irrigation COSMOS-Certified 100% after 1/10 dilution. As part of this "Cradle to Gate" LCA, our concentrated product is compared with the average market standard for a Hamamelis hydrosol. At process level Py'stillThe fact that we grow our own crops (no inputs, no irrigation) gives us an undeniable advantage. Electricity consumption is controlled and 100% renewable, with a predominantly hydroelectric energy mix (an advantage for our site in a mountainous area). Our only fossil fuel consumption is natural gas, which is used to boil our hydrodistillation system. Equipped with a high-performance boiler and located in Bagnères de Bigorre at an altitude of 516 meters, the calorific output tends towards the optimum, which translates into -47 % of fossil resources. The cooling water used for condensation is returned cleanly to the Adour basin. Combined with the absence of irrigation, this means -87% less water used.say the designers.

Py'still will be exhibiting at CFIC, stand C77, on December 3rd and 4th in Orléans.

Py'still won an award for its Hamamelis concentrated hydrosol [10:1] in the "Ingredients with environmental and social added value" category. Cosmos-certified, from a unique organic production chain on Py'still's agroforestry estate, this is sustainable, organic production with a 100 % renewable energy mix, reducing CO₂ emissions, making it possible to cut transport-related emissions by up to 40 times. "Hamamelis Virginiana Water is a unique Pyrenean chain grown in Agroforestry, without inputs, without irrigation COSMOS-Certified 100% after 1/10 dilution. As part of this "Cradle to Gate" LCA, our concentrated product is compared with the average market standard for Hamamelis hydrosol. In terms of the Py'still process, our dedicated cultivation (no inputs, no irrigation) gives us an undeniable advantage. Electricity consumption is controlled and 100% renewable, with a predominantly hydroelectric energy mix (an advantage for our site in a mountainous area). Our only fossil fuel consumption is natural gas, which is used to boil our hydrodistillation system. Equipped with a high-performance boiler and located in Bagnères de Bigorre at an altitude of 516 meters, the calorific output tends towards the optimum, which translates into -47 % of fossil resources. The cooling water used for condensation is returned cleanly to the Adour basin. Combined with the absence of irrigation, this means -87% less water used", say the designers.