Fibre Excellence Concludes BIO4 Project, Opens New Markets for Cellulose-Derived Sugars

After nearly four years of dedicated effort, Fibre Excellence has successfully completed the BIO4 project, marking a significant milestone in sustainable innovation. The project focused on producing and commercializing high-purity sugars extracted from kraft cellulose using advanced enzymatic and purification technologies. These renewable sugars hold growing potential for white biotechnology applications, including bioplastics, biofuels like bioethanol, green chemistry, and cosmetics. Supported by ADEME’s Future Investment Program and collaborating with prestigious partners such as INSA, CNRS, and industry leaders Roquette and Arbiom, the effort combined scientific research, industrial application, and market vision. Validations confirmed the sugars meet stringent technical and quality standards, enabling integration into innovative value chains. Environmental impact assessments ensured the process aligns with Fibre Excellence’s carbon reduction and resource management commitments. The company is actively exploring cosmetic ingredient markets with high purity demands, aiming for near-term commercialization of these sustainable, high-value bio-based products.