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Recently, ISO has provisionally approved two new pesticide active ingredients, Cinflubrolin and Cybenzoxasulfyl.

• Cinflubrolin
• Cybenzoxasulfyl
• insecticide

Recently, AkzoNobel announced that it provided ship protective coatings for China’s first domestically produced large-scale cruise ship Adora Magic City which completed its grand maiden voyage.

• AkzoNobel

On January 22, 2024, Dow Chemical announced that its PO/PG and polyol manufacturing site in Freeport, Texas, has received International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certification.

• Dow

HMG Paints, headquartered in Manchester, UK, will further expand its support for the UK agricultural and machinery market in 2024, expanding its dealer network and product support.

• HMG Paints

On January 17, BASF Heraeus Metal Resource (BHMR), a joint venture between BASF and Heraeus, was officially put into operation in Pinghu City, Zhejiang Province.

• BASF
• Heraeus

Clarins is updating its range of sample tubes with EcoLittle Top, Albéa Tubes' latest line of EcoTop products.

• Clarins
• Albéa Tubes

Bioglobal, on 22 January 2024 in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, launched the new generation of phagostimulant of Armyworm, which is an important milestone product in the phagostimulant series to control pests in a biological and economic way.

On January 19, BASF's Monomers Business Unit and its important partner in the isocyanate business, Xuchuan Chemical, held a strategic cooperation launch ceremony.

• BASF
• Xuchuan chemical
• BMB MDI

Lonza, one of the world's largest Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs), recently made headlines with its decision to permanently close a clinical manufacturing site in California.

South Korean food industry giant Lotte Confectionery has made a significant acquisition, purchasing a 25.7% stake in LegoChem Biosciences (LCB), a leading ADC company listed on the KOSDAQ, for approximately 30 billion Chinese yuan (CNY).

While other major players eagerly pursue antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), Novartis has set its sights on a different horizon, delving into the realm of radiopharmaceuticals.

In a recent development, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has conducted an assessment of the application for the renewal of authorization for Lactobacillus buchneri DSM 22501 as a feed additive for all animal feeds.

On 18 January, BASF's Zhanjiang Integrated Base held a celebration for the completion of the first batch of units and the inauguration of the thermoplastic polyurethane unit.

• BASF
• TPU

Niche fragrance brand Ex Nihilo has received a €25 million investment from Paris-based investor Eurazeo to grow its business.

• Ex Nihilo
• Eurazeo

China agrochemical industry weekly

• Tetflupyrolimet
• Clethodim
• Myimethamine

CAE(2024) will be held in Chengdu on May 11-12

• CAE(2024)
• Chengdu
• agrochemical

The recent acquisition of AiolosBio by GSK for a staggering $1 billion has sparked controversy surrounding Hengrui Pharmaceuticals' involvement.

• GSK

On January 9, Hunan Sokan New Materials' application to issue 620 million yuan of convertible bonds to unspecified objects for automotive coatings projects has been accepted by the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

• Hunan Sokan New Materials
• automotive coatings

In a groundbreaking move, pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has confirmed its definitive agreement to acquire Ambrx Biopharma for a staggering $2 billion.

• Johnson & Johnson

Recently, Disproquima announced the successful acquisition of Res Pharma, a well-known Italian company specializing in providing high-quality raw materials for the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food and nutritional products industries.

• Disproquima
• Res pharma