Company Dynamic

The United States will invest $70 million in 2024 to strengthen the prevention and control of plant pests and diseases

• pests
• agrochemical
• USDA

In the realm of ADC (Antibody-Drug Conjugate) development, a groundbreaking achievement has taken place, raising the question of whether AbbVie is about to change its destiny.

A groundbreaking study presented at the highly anticipated 2024 European Lung Cancer Congress (ELCC) has unveiled encouraging results regarding the efficacy of AkesoBio's "PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody," known as Ivonescimab.

Cody, a renowned company in the agricultural sector, has initiated an investigation into the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy practices concerning 2,4-D herbicides originating from China and India.

Lonza signs an agreement to acquire Genentech's biologics manufacturing site in Vacaville, California, from Roche. The Swiss pharmaceutical company announced plans to sell the site in May 2023.

• Lonza
• Roche

Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, and Kraton Corporation, a global leader in sustainable producers of pine pulp bio-based products, have announced a multi-year supply partnership.

• Henkel
• Kraton

Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, and Kraton Corporation, a global leader in sustainable producers of pine pulp bio-based products, have announced a multi-year supply partnership.

• Henkel
• Kraton

In this essay, we will mainly talk about the differences between collagen peptides vs hydrolyzed collagen. Then the way of replenishing them will be introduced. 

• collagen peptides vs hydrolyzed collagen

China agrochemical industry weekly

• EQUENTO®
• Extreme
• Carbendazim
• Pyraclostrobin

The Indian Insecticides (IIL) has launched a new generation of patented insecticides TURNER (Thiamethoxam 0.4%+ Bifenthrin 0.8%GB) aimed at providing local growers with an effective new option for white grub and termite control.

• Thiamethoxam
• TURNER
• Bifenthrin

Recently, Dow announced that it has formally acquired Corteva's Polyurethane plant in Tlascala, Mexico.

• Polyurethane
• Dow
• Corteva

Eastman has selected Meade-King Robinson & Co. Ltd. (MKR) as the exclusive distributor of Synergex multifunctional amine additives in Western and Eastern Europe countries.

• Eastman
• MKR
• Synergex

Evonik Vland Biotech was officially put into operation on March 14 in Qingdao, Shandong. The company is a joint venture between Evonik China and Shandong Vland Biotech, which aims to expand the business of intestinal health solutions for farmed animals.

• Evonik
• Vland Biotech

Recently, Syngenta has launched EQUENTO® Extreme and SALTRO® Duo, two new seed treatments, in Australia, designed to help growers provide maximum protection during the critical early stages of canola growth.

• EQUENTO®
• Extreme
• SALTRO®
• Duo
• Syngenta

The 2024 China Phosphate Fertilizer & Compound Fertilizer Exhibition will be held in Nanjing in November

• Phosphate
• Fertilizer
• Exhibition
• agrochemical

trinamiX GmbH, a subsidiary of BASF SE, has developed a near-infrared spectrometer that measures wavelengths in the range of 1 to 3 microns and can be mounted on a smartphone or handheld device for cosmetic applications.

• trinamiX GmbH
• BASF SE
• NIR spectrometer

BASF's Glycol monoether plant at Zhanjiang Verbund Site has started construction. The new facility has a designed annual production capacity of 46,000 tons to meet the rapidly growing demand for brake fluid in the Asia-Pacific region.

• BASF

INEOS O&P UK has announced plans to close its ethanol plant in Grangemouth in the first quarter of 2025 and is consulting with local employees and unions on the proposal.

• INEOS
• ethanol site

On the morning of March 9th, Hansencn (Qingdao) and VIVAGRO(France)’s strategic cooperation agreement signing ceremony was held in Qingdao Hansencn Company.

• VIVAGRO
• Hansencn
• biostimulant

Seedlings India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Best Agrolife India, has been approved by the Central Insecticide Council (CIBRC) to produce an innovative formulation of Defender (3.03% Pymetrozine +10% Dinotefuran +20% Pyraclostrobin).

• Pyraclostrobin
• Pymetrozine
• Dinotefuran