November 4, 2026
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U.S. Election Shake-Up: New Opportunities for Renewable Chemicals and Biomanufacturing?
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The November 3 USA midterm elections will give Democrats control of both chambers of Congress beginning in January 2027. As of November 4, Democrats had secured at least 54 Senate seats, including two independents who caucus with them, and a majority in the House, with several races still uncalled. Democrats also gained governorships in major…
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From Sugar to Scale: BASF Boosts US Production of Plant-Based Surfactants
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BASF has completed the expansion of its alkyl polyglucosides (APG) production capacity at its Cincinnati, Ohio, facility, strengthening its position in the North American renewable surfactants market. The expansion was originally unveiled in 2023 and is expected to improve regional supply of bio-based, readily biodegradable surfactants used in household and industrial cleaning, personal care, and…