How electrification creates new demands on lubricant base oils
The lubricant industry is entering a new era. For decades, lubricant development focused primarily on reducing friction, protecting components and extending equipment lifetime. While these objectives remain important, electrification has introduced a new set of requirements that are fundamentally changing how fluids are designed. From electric vehicles and battery systems to industrial equipment and power […]
The C6 opportunity: why caproic acid deserves a bigger role in ester lubricants?
For years, caproic acid has remained one of the lubricant industry’s hidden opportunities. Not because of its performance. But because reliable, large-scale supply simply wasn’t available. Caproic acid, also known as C6, offers an attractive balance of properties for the production of synthetic ester base oils. It can support low viscosity, excellent low-temperature performance and […]
ChainCraft and industrial partners accelerate realization of circular factory through integrated ECI approach
Collaboration marks an important next step toward the construction of ChainCraft’s first-of-a-kind commercial factory in Ter Apelkanaal. Ter Apel, 26 May 2026 — ChainCraft and its industrial partners are taking an important next step in the realization of ChainCraft’s first commercial factory to produce sustainable fatty acids from agri-food residues. With the official launch of […]
ChainCraft launches European PACE project to scale circular chemistry through industrial biorefinery integration
The PACE project demonstrates how existing industrial infrastructure and local side-streams can accelerate the transition toward a circular and biobased chemical industry. Amsterdam, 19 May 2026 — ChainCraft is proud to launch the PACE project, a European initiative advancing the circular biobased economy. Supported by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), the project […]
ChainCraft recognised among the world’s leading foodtech innovators in the 2025 FoodTech 500 by Forward Fooding
ChainCraft has been internationally recognised for its contribution to circular innovation within the agri‑food value chain. In the 2025 FoodTech 500, the global ranking curated by Forward Fooding, ChainCraft secured position #121. This places ChainCraft among one of the 23 Dutch companies included in this year’s list, which brings together businesses using technology to rethink […]
Unlocking new formulation possibilities in Home and Personal Care with circular fatty acids
The home and personal care industry is facing a growing formulation challenge. A continuously expanding global population combined with rising living standards is putting increasing pressure on the availability of traditional natural feedstocks such as palm kernel oil and coconut oil. These raw materials have long played a central role in personal care and home […]
Changing the nature of agriculture and chemistry through shared R&D
As the global food and chemical systems face growing pressure from population growth, resource scarcity and sustainability demands, collaboration across sectors becomes increasingly important. At ChainCraft, we believe that circular solutions start with rethinking how residual streams are valued and reused. This interview, originally published by TopDutch, explores how shared R&D initiatives in the Northern […]
Innovad Group receives first industrial load of sustainable fatty acids from ChainCraft
This first full industrial scale delivery demonstrates the feasibility of circular applications for animal-health products. Amsterdam, 16 December 2025 — ChainCraft and Innovad Group are taking another important step in their collaboration: the inaugural industrial-scale delivery of sustainable fatty acids for gut health solutions. The arrival of this first truckload clearly demonstrates the practicality of […]
ChainCraft signs covenant with twenty Northern companies for multibillion-euro 10x10x10 program
Groningen, 8 December 2025 — During the Campussen Dinner, organised by Campus Coalition, Campus Groningen and the Campus Community Fund, twenty leading companies signed the covenant for Chemport 10x10x10, an ambitious scale-up program set to give green chemistry in the Northern Netherlands an unprecedented boost over the next decade. Dutch below In the program, the […]
How to unlock the true flavor of plant-based cheese?
The market for plant-based cheese is growing rapidly, but many consumers still describe these products as lacking the familiar taste and texture of traditional cheese. With muted flavors, beany notes, and a grainy mouthfeel, the sensory experience of plant-based cheeses often falls short. While plant-based cheese offers clear sustainability advantages and responds to a strong market […]
ChainCraft prepares for next growth phase with full-scale plant in Ter Apelkanaal
At ChainCraft we are taking the next step in turning chemistry circular. From our headquarters in Amsterdam we are preparing for the construction of our first full-scale plant, FS1, in Ter Apelkanaal. Here we will convert local agri-food residues into sustainable, high-value fatty acids at industrial scale. From organic residues to circular chemistry Our fermentation […]
Rethink the Future: our COO Joline shares her vision on curiosity and ownership
At the Rethink the Future event organised by Processionals, our COO Joline de Brauw joined a panel of industry experts to discuss the future of work and innovation in the process industry. In her contribution, Joline emphasised that true innovation does not start with technology, but with people. “Technology changes quickly, but real progress happens […]
ChainCraft and Innovad Group enter long term exclusive supply agreement to enhance sustainability in animal health
Amsterdam, June 17th – ChainCraft, a front-runner in the production of sustainable chemicals of food waste, has entered a long-term exclusive supply agreement for butyric acid to the animal nutrition sector with Innovad, a global leader in animal health and nutrition solutions. Through this collaboration, ChainCraft will supply fatty acids of high purity to Innovad, […]
ChainCraft Wins Industry Innovators Award 2025
May 9, 2025 – This year’s ISPT Conference took place in Groningen, a region playing a crucial role in the sustainability transition of the Dutch industry. The conference theme focused on how the Netherlands – and particularly Groningen – can strengthen its position in Europe through electrification and the development of sustainable, circular value chains. […]
EIC Accelerator and ChainCraft
How the EIC Accelerator helps ChainCraft 9 April 2025 – The transition to sustainable chemistry requires vision and investment in innovative companies. The EIC Accelerator plays a critical role in supporting innovative scale-ups like ChainCraft in bridging the gap between technology development and market implementation. ChainCraft is at the forefront of the transition to circular chemistry. With […]
ChainCraft and Eternis join forces for sustainable fragrance ingredients
1st of April, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsChainCraft B.V. and Eternis Fine Chemicals have announced a strategic collaboration to develop low-carbon, bio-based aroma chemicals that redefine sustainability in perfumery. The two companies will explore and commercialize innovative applications for ChainCraft’s SensiCraft® range of fatty acids, produced through cutting-edge fermentation technology at its new full-scale factory in Ter […]
Royal Avebe and ChainCraft announce strategic collaboration to convert residual potato juice intocircular chemicals
Veendam, 7 November 2024 ChainCraft, a pioneer in the production of circular chemicals and Royal Avebe, a global leader in potato-based starch and protein innovations, are proud to announce a huge step towards a strategic collaboration by entering into a Heads of Agreement. This partnership will focus on converting Avebe’s residual potato juice into high-value […]
New Ecover “Too Good To Waste” household cleaners made from ChainCraft’s fatty acids derived from food waste
Fermentation-based fatty acids converted into high performance surfactants for more sustainable cleaning products 15 May 2023 – Consumers are demanding a change from brand-owners, a change into more sustainable solutions with similar performance. “71% of global consumers are making changes to the way they live and the products they buy, in an effort to live […]
Interview Niels van Stralen
Sixty percent of foodstuffs contain palm oil, but at the same time this is harmful to the environment due to deforestation. Meanwhile, entrepreneurs are working on alternatives. How do they do it? In the most recent episode of BNR Nieuwsradio Koplopers, CEO Niels Van Stralen explains which solutions ChainCraft offers to tackle this problem. Listen to […]
Challenger50
Exciting news! ChainCraft is chosen as one of the most innovative and challenging companies in the Netherlands. Each year, the MT/Sprout Challenger50 jury chooses 50 companies that successfully challenge the status quo of their industry. We’re very honored that we made the list for 2022! Read the full article (in Dutch): https://lnkd.in/eEmEYi5u
Interview Feedinfo
Fermentation-Based Fatty Acids to Boost Sustainability and Supply Chain Resiliency 20 September 2022 – “The time is now to transition to a more circular economy, a more circular chemical industry.” That is the conviction of Niels van Stralen, director and co-founder of ChainCraft, a young Dutch company with precisely that mission. ChainCraft has developed and […]
Circular chemicals scale-up ChainCraft raised growth capital
ChainCraft, a Dutch scale-up active in circular chemical production is proud to announce it closed a EUR 11m funding round and secured the upcoming equity funding for its full scale flagship plant. ChainCraft produces circular chemicals from food waste through innovative fermentation technology, replacing fossil and palm oil based chemicals. For this round lead investor Convent […]
ChainCraft: proud sponsor of the FeedInfo Summit 2022
At the FeedInfo Summit 2022, we look forward to discuss the most important challenges and greatest opportunities at hand for the animal feed industry. We are happy that sustainable- and stable sourcing of ingredients will be a key topic in Barcelona on the 26th and 27th of September. Will we meet you there? Let Niels Van […]
Press release: strategic partnership Agrifirm and ChainCraft
Agrifirm and ChainCraft B.V. are starting a strategic partnership on the upcycling of organic residues. The sustainable upcycling of local organic residues into valuable feed ingredients results in more efficient (and therefore less use of) feed, has a positive impact on the health of the animal, and ultimately also on the consumer. By moving away from the use […]
Article Chemie Magazine
In a recent article in Chemie Magazine (produced by VNCI) the upscaling and diversification plans of ChainCraft B.V. are presented. Companies in the chemical industry, who are looking for biobased and circular solutions to produce more sustainable ingredients and materials, are invited to develop fatty acid based applications in cooperation with ChainCraft. Chemie Magazine | In ChainCraft B.V. komen biobased […]