BIC Executive Director Philippe Mengal
Press Release
Philippe Mengal becomes Executive Director of the Bio-based Industries Consortium

The Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) Governance Board has announced the appointment of Philippe Mengal as BIC’s new Executive Director. On 2 March 2026, Mengal succeeded Dirk Carrez, who has led the organisation since its inception.

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Food waste
Press Release
Europe could cut bio-waste by making food producers help to fund collection

A new report argues that if the EU is serious about its food waste, climate, and circular economy goals, it must make those who profit from selling food take financial and operational responsibility for preventing food from becoming waste.

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plants growing out of test tubes to signify biochemicals
News
BIC Deputy Director is Vice Chair of European WG on lead markets for chemicals

BIC's Marco Rupp has been elected as Vice-Chair of the newly established Working Group on lead markets at the first General Assembly of the Critical Chemicals Alliance (CCA).

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