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CERISEA begins 5-HMF facility construction

Europe’s first industrial-scale production facility for a new bio-based molecule breaks ground in France

Today, a 12-partner consortium led by Michelin officially launched the construction of Europe’s first industrial-scale production facility for the bio-based molecule 5-HMF in Roussillon, France.  

Ugnė Dirdaitė

Lithuania’s Ugnė Dirdaitė elected Vice-Chair of the CBE JU states’ representatives group

The CBE JU states’ representatives group (SRG) has elected Ugnė Dirdaitė, Science and Innovation Advisor at the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania, as its new Vice-Chair.

World Food Day 2025

CBE JU supports sustainable food innovations on World Food Day

The 2025 World Food Day theme ‘Hand in hand for better foods and a better future’ calls for global collaboration to build food systems that are healthier, fairer and more sustainable. 

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CBE JU: A competitive bioeconomy for a sustainable future

Can Europe shift to a green economy with local production & green jobs? The European bioeconomy has been advancing sustainable solutions for nearly a decade with the CBE JU support. Discover the commercial-scale biorefineries funded by CBE JU.

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Take part in the European circular economy

Climate change, the impact of the pandemic, and conflicts are disrupting rural businesses across Europe. At the same time, reliance on fossil fuels is no longer sustainable. The circular bioeconomy helps address these challenges.

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