Tag Archives: bioeconomy

Heura Foods Receives EIB Loan to Expand Plant-Based Product Range and Boost Sustainable Food Systems

(IN BRIEF) Heura Foods has secured a €20 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to enhance its research, development, and production capabilities for plant-based, sustainable food products. The loan, backed by InvestEU, will support the development of innovative … Read the full press release

EIB Mobilizes €200 Million for French Farming and Bioeconomy, Focusing on Youth and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and BPCE banking group have signed an agreement to provide €200 million in loans for SMEs and mid-caps in the French farming and bioeconomy sectors. The initiative aims to support young farmers and promote sustainable agriculture, … Read the full press release

New AFRY Report Highlights Essential Factors for Choosing Biorefinery Locations in Growing Bioeconomy

(IN BRIEF) AFRY Management Consulting has released a report titled Factors for the Siting of Biorefineries for the CSA Group, providing crucial insights into the complex factors involved in biorefinery site selection. The report examines the environmental, economic, and logistical … Read the full press release

GreenLight Biosciences Secures €35 Million EIB Loan to Develop Sustainable RNA-Based Pest Control Solutions

(IN BRIEF) GreenLight Biosciences has received a €35 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance its RNA-based biocontrol products, offering an alternative to chemical pesticides. This funding will support the company’s research and production efforts, with a … Read the full press release

EIB Advises Greek Regions on Green Transition and Lignite Phase-Out with €2.75 Million Fund

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide advisory support to five Greek regions to facilitate their transition from lignite-based energy production to sustainable, renewable energy sources. Through a €2.75 million technical assistance fund, the EIB aims to promote … Read the full press release

Banco Santander invests €1.5m to fund reforestation project in Asturias

(IN BRIEF) Banco Santander is set to fund the planting of a second Santander forest in Torga, Asturias as part of Fundación Repsol’s Motor Verde project, which aims to promote the protection, restoration, and sustainable use of nature. The project … Read the full press release

Italian National Research Council (CNR) and Eni to establish four linked research centres in southern Italy

(PRESS RELEASE) LECCE, 25-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The Italian National Research Council (CNR) (The Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche) and Eni have just signed a Joint Research Agreement (JRA) with the aim at setting up four linked research centres in southern … Read the full press release

Stora Enso 4Q and FY 2018 Financial Results: Webcast and press conference for media will take place at Stora Enso’s Head Office in Helsinki

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 18-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Stora Enso will publish its fourth quarter and full year 2018 Financial Results on Friday 1 February 2019 at approximately 09.30 Finnish time (08.30 CET). The following events will take place later that day: … Read the full press release

Lineo™ by Stora Enso awarded ‘Bio-Based Product of the Year’ at the Bio-Based World News Innovation Awards 2018

HELSINKI, 27-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Lineo™ by Stora Enso, a renewable replacement for oil-based phenolic materials, has been awarded ‘Bio-Based Product of the Year’ at the Bio-Based World News Innovation Awards 2018. Shortlisted alongside products from Clean Plus Inc. and … Read the full press release