Croda Wins Bio-Based World News Innovation Award

Apr 29th, 2019
Eden Stuart
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Croda International Plc, took home the 2019 Bio-Based World News Innovation Award for “Bio-based Industry Story of the Year.”

The company was recognized for an article detailing the launch of its 100% bio-based, 100% renewable ECO Range of non-ionic surfactants.

The awards, which recognize innovators from across the chemical industry for bio-based industry successes, were announced during the World Bio Markets Conference in Amsterdam.

When accepting the award, Chis Sayner, Croda vice president, customer alliances, corporate sustainability stated: “It’s a pleasure to receive this award for our bio-based surfactants initiative, particularly given the industry voting for us against another nine great contenders. Thanks to all who voted.  It is a strong endorsement for our investment and our ability to contribute to the USDA BioPreferred Programme with 100% Bio-based surfactants.”

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