Cargill & Novozymes to enable production of acrylic acid
16 Jan '08
3 min read
“Cargill is already a leading player in the conversion of renewables to chemicals,” says Jack Staloch, director of Cargill's BioTechnology Development Center. “Based on the strong Intellectual Property position we've created, we see an opportunity together with Novozymes to make conversion of renewables to 3HPA and its derivatives such as acrylic acid a commercial reality.”
The scientific hurdles to be overcome are significant, both companies acknowledge, but they expressed confidence that their combined strengths put them in good positions to tackle the technology challenge. The companies expect the technology to be ready within five years, at which time it will be made available for others to produce and sell 3HPA and its derivatives such as acrylic acid.
Novozymes is the world leader in bioinnovation. Together with customers across a broad array of industries Novozymes creates tomorrow's industrial biosolutions, improving customers' business and the use of our planet's resources.
Cargill is an international provider of food, agricultural and risk management products and services. With 158,000 employees in 66 countries, the company is committed to using its knowledge and experience to collaborate with customers to help them succeed.
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