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This week, the American Alliance for Biomanufacturing (AAB) and 30+ industry leaders called on Congress to include key biotech provisions in the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) The message is clear from NSCEB’s stark warning as highlighted in the AAB letter: “Advances in biotechnology represent a paradigm shift in how conflicts can be fought and won. The countries that seize the moment will retain or achieve superpower status. Those that fail to do so will become vulnerable to the use of biotechnology against them.” At Synonym , we stand behind this call to action and encourage industry leaders to read the full letter from AAB. Read more about the letter below. #AAB #NSCEB #FY2026 #biotech #biomanufacturing #bioeconomy

With some good news from Synonym last week, I’m thrilled to follow up with another important announcement -- we’ve partnered with Brenntag, the world’s largest distributor of chemicals and ingredients to bolster global supply chains with bioproducts. Why is that newsworthy? Simply put, it’s a real milestone in building supply chain resilience and focusing the attention of world leaders on the importance of renewable carbon sources in making the stuff we use every day. We already use products made with biology — food we consume is not just biological in nature, it often uses ingredients made through fermentation. This partnership is a huge leap forward in bringing bioproducts to other sectors, like health & beauty and personal care. Together with Brenntag, we’ll make it easier for consumer goods companies and manufacturers around the world to source, qualify, and scale the use of biologically derived materials. We started Synonym with the idea that biology offers a key pathway to delivering functionally new products. By combining our expertise in biomanufacturing and process development with Brenntag’s unmatched distribution network and customer relationships, we’re creating the connective tissue that will help biobased ingredients move from niche to mainstream. Excited for what’s ahead and deeply grateful to everyone on both teams who helped make this partnership possible. Special thanks go to Joshua Lachter, Kelsey Weimer, Mark Fridlyand, and Zoei Benzon at Synonym and Jeff Carey, François Bouton (Dr.) and Teresa Harding at Brenntag. And there is more to come! #betterwithbio

We're pleased to announce our new partnership with Synonym to launch Better with Bio. This program accelerates the integration of biobased ingredients into sustainable products for beauty and personal care. Better with Bio combines #Synonym's technology and scale-up expertise with our formulation know-how, performance validation and market intelligence to help companies move from concept to commercialization. Together, we've built a platform that connects innovators, brands and ingredient producers. Let's co-create the future of beauty and personal care. #BrenntagBeautyPersonalCare #Brenntag #BetterWithBio

We are excited to announce our new partnership with #Brenntag – the largest chemical distributor in the world – to launch Better with Bio.    Our partnership is designed to accelerate bioproduct commercialization for the personal care, home care, industrial and institutional industries by combining Synonym’s leading bioproduction platform with Brenntag’s global expertise in chemical and specialty ingredient distribution as well as their formulation know-how.     Together, we’ve created a program that connects brands, producers, and ingredient partners discover, evaluate, formulate, and procure biobased products faster than ever.     Discover Better with Bio: https://lnkd.in/g9BriiPu  #BetterWithBio Brenntag | Beauty & Personal Care Brenntag | Home Care, I&I #bioeconomy #beautybiotech

Earlier this month we held our latest CMO Confidential webinar with Olon and it’s worth catching the replay. Scaling biomanufacturing isn’t simple, and CMO’s like Olon know it better than most. Deborah Davies was able to share her candid insights on the realities of taking fermentation from lab to industrial scale, managing risk and capacity across multiple sites, and making waste streams work as feedstocks without adding complexity. We were also able to highlight the biggest opportunities for microbial fermentation across pharma, food, CPG, and personal care industries. Interested in the conversation? Watch the full webinar recap here: https://lnkd.in/g98JH6UQ #biotech #biomanufacturing #CMOs #contractmanufacturing #beautybiotech #CPG #foodtech #bioeconomy #bioproducts #biomaterials

We’re excited to share that Justin Montanti is joining Synonym as our Director of Process Engineering! Justin is a process engineer with over 15 years of experience in the fermentation industry including process R&D, conceptual design, process modeling and techno-economic analysis, detailed design and capital execution, commissioning, startup, facility operation, continuous improvement, and process safety. Justin began his career at the USDA Agricultural Research Service, where he developed biorefinery processes and techno-economic models. He has since held roles at DuPont/IFF conducting economic evaluations for R&D efforts and supporting large-scale fermentation facilities, and at Laporte Consultants leading multi-disciplinary engineering projects and specializing in process modeling and CAPEX estimation. Justin holds a Masters Degree in Biosystems Engineering from Clemson University. Welcome aboard, Justin! #biomanufacturing #bioeconomy #newhire

Big news from the Synonym team: we’ve raised $20M in Series A funding! This round will help us accelerate our work with global partners to scale sustainable biomanufacturing. Read our CEO Edward Shenderovich's full announcement below. #bioeconomy #biomanufacturing #seriesA #fundraising #biotech #climatetech

This year, the shortage of cancer drugs like cisplatin and carboplatin exposed a painful truth–America’s healthcare system depends on fragile, foreign controlled supply chains. This wasn’t inevitable. It was the result of decades of offshoring and underinvestment in domestic biomanufacturing. While the U.S. doubled down on semiconductors and AI, we let control over critical ingredients for our most basic medicines slip away to China. Rebuilding that foundation is possible, but it will take more than reshoring. We already have the innovation to change this. But now it's about putting it into practice by investing in new biomanufacturing technologies, transparent and traceable supply chains, and a new generation of infrastructure that can produce essential bioproducts domestically and securely. Learn more from Real Clear World: https://lnkd.in/gpHcG3hk #biotech #biomanufacturing #bioproducts #bioeconomy

Attending ABLCNEXT in San Francisco this week? Say hello to our team! This year’s conference includes 10 specialized summits covering everything from green hydrogen and advanced biofuels to sustainable aviation and carbon capture. With over 800 delegates expected, it's the perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and lead the charge toward a sustainable future. Get in contact with our team attending by emailing contact@synonym.bio. We're looking forward to engaging with industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to drive real change! #ABLCNext2025 #Bioeconomy #Sustainability #Innovation #Networking #biotech #biomanufacturing #agtech

Braskem closed out K 2025 in Düsseldorf with a strong signal to the market that sustainable plastics have officially gone mainstream. From sugarcane-based MDO films for recyclable packaging to carbon-negative resins for pharma, hygiene, and footwear, Braskem is showing what it means to commercialize biobased innovation at scale. These are high-performance alternatives being adopted across global supply chains, supporting eco-friendly consumer products. As more producers follow this path, the shift toward renewable, circular materials is starting to feel less like a niche and more like the future of manufacturing. Read the article from World Bio Markets Insights: https://lnkd.in/g8mXz3Xr #biomanufacturing #bioproducts #braskem #k2025 #circulareconomy #biosolution #biomaterials #bioeconomy #biotech