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Croda expands biopharma capabilities through strategic partnership
9 December 2025: Croda International Plc today announces a strategic supply partnership with Amino GmbH (“Amino”), a leading manufacturer of pharmaceutical-grade amino acids
Advancing sensory insights: Croda Beauty expands SenStories™ to elevate formulator experience
5 December 2025: Croda International Plc is proud to announce a significant update to its groundbreaking SenStories™ selector tool.
Contract for innovative delivery system for COVID19 vaccine
We have recently entered into an agreement with Pfizer Inc. to supply novel excipients used in the manufacture of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate.
Croda joins KTN SME accelerator programme
Supporting UK-based SMEs and start-ups to bring their technology closer to market through the KTN accelerator programme
Sentient Science and Croda partner for wind asset life extension
Croda announce a new partnership with Sentient Science for the recommended use of Croda’s Rewitec additives
Croda Singapore shortlisted for two IChemE Global Awards 2020
We are celebrating being shortlisted in two categories for the Global IChemE Awards 2020.
Strengthening Life Sciences with the acquisition of Avanti Polar Lipids
A leader in drug delivery systems for next generation pharmaceuticals, the acquisition more than doubles Croda’s research and development (R&D) capability in drug delivery.
Strategic investment Entekno Materials
A new Smart Partnership focused on the development of a new particle technology that will deliver superior protection benefits to the sun care and personal care markets.
Croda supports Kayapo indigenous people during COVID19
We are continuing to support local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing soap bars to indigenous communities in Brazil
Construction underway on our new North American Headquarters and innovation centre
The sustainable facility will bring together commercial and technical teams from across our business areas
Winners of the CIA Awards Company of the Year
Croda have been named the Chemical Industry Association (CIA) company of the year
Acts of kindness continue in local communities
We are is continuing to support communities around our manufacturing sites through the Acts of Kindness initiative
First Acts of Kindness Beneficiarie
Communities around our manufacturing sites are already starting to benefit from our new initiative
Celebrating Employees Across the Croda World
Croda are today celebrating their employees around the world as they help to continue business as usual during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Thaddeus Anim Somuah Recognised in Forbes 30 Under 30 List
Croda celebrated one of their engineers being listed in the Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2020.
Croda Supports Hand Sanitiser Manufacture and Vaccine Development During Covid19 Outbreak
We are supporting the manufacturer of hand sanitiser during the outbreak of Covid-19 through the supply of additional glycerine to our customers in Western Europe, free of charge.
Being a woman at Croda International Women's Day 2020
We are proud to support and celebrate incredible and extraordinary woman all over the world. This IWD, Marketing Associate, Kira Drabble has written an article about what it means to be a woman at...
Winners of Board of the Year at the Yorkshire Business Awards
Croda Celebrate Winning Board of the Year at the Variety Yorkshire Business Awards
Voted Most Admired Company in the British Chemical Sector for the Third Year Running
Voted the most admired company in the British chemical sector for the third year running, as well as being named the sixth most admired company in Britain
Collective Action of Sustainable Palm Derivatives
Croda is proud to be a founder member of Action for Sustainable Derivatives (ASD).
Underwater Petri Dish Research Funding Awarded
Nautilus Biosciences Research Scholar, Russell Kerr, has received funding for his research into the use of an underwater petri dish from the Canadian government.
Croda Awarded Best product innovation at the Global ICIS Innovation Awards
Croda are delighted to have been awarded ‘Best Product Innovation’ in the Global ICIS Innovation Awards 2019
Knowledge Transfer Partnership with York University
This KTP will see Croda work with the university developing novel algorithms for product comparison and quality control.
11th Most Sustainable International Company
We are celebrating being ranked 11th Most Sustainable International Company by Barron’s
Commitment to Science Based Targets
We are proud to be one of around 600 companies taking science-based climate action, by committing to Science Based Targets
Winner of the ICIS Surfactants Product Innovation Awards
Awarded the ICIS Surfactants Award for Product Innovation for our unique Star Polymer
Continued Investment in Innovation Partnerships
Sponsored PhD students present their cutting-edge research plans and findings at our global headquarters
Bio based Industry Story of the Year Winner
Croda have been awarded the 2019 Bio-Based World News Innovation Award for “Bio-based Industry Story of the Year”
Crodarom expands its Chanac France site
Crodarom, producer of botanical extracts, is launching its first investment program to expands its Chanac production site location in France.
Commitment to a Deforestation free Supply Chain Recognised by CDP
Awarded an ‘A-‘ for our CDP Forestry Disclosure highlighting our commitment to a deforestation-free supply chain
Supporting the Education and Leadership of Panamanian Women
Helping to change the lives of women and children in Panama through our support of the Panama Beauty Project.
Acquisition of global vaccine adjuvant specialist
Vaccine adjuvants are a natural extension to Croda’s market leading, high-purity excipient delivery systems in its Health Care business., these adjuvants represent a niche, high-growth market.
Another Year of Great Success at Britains Most Admired Company Awards
Voted the most admired company in the British chemical sector as well as the third most admired company in Britain
Centre of Innovation for Marine Biotechnology
Nautilus Biosciences officially opens its expanded UPEI-based facility as a Centre of Innovation for Marine Biotechnology
Reinventing Surfactants for Sustainability
Our 100 percent bio-based, 100 percent renewable, ECO range of surfactants are now available
Croda Continues Investment in Latin America
Croda do Brasil celebrate the opening of a Customer Experience Centre and Speciality Polymer Plant
Award Winning Sustainability Initiatives
Croda recently won the Low Carbon Award at the UK's Chemical Industry Awards. A key part of Croda's carbon reduction story is our increase in the proportion of energy from non-fossil fuel sources.
Continued recognition for environmental efforts in FTSE4Good Index Series
22 August 2022: Acknowledging our strong sustainability focus, we continue to be included in the FTSE4Good Index series.
Croda Gouda Wins EU LIFE Best Environmental Award
Croda Gouda's innovative glycerine fermentation project wins the EU LIFE ‘Best environmental’ award
Winners of the ICIS Surfactants Sustainability Awards
Awarded the ICIS Surfactants Award for Sustainability for our new pioneering bio-ethylene oxide plant.
Modernised seed enhancement operation opens
Incotec opens modernised seed enhancement operation in Salinas
Croda acquired crop enhancement company Plant Impact
Plant Impact identifies ways to improve the yield and quality of crops by stimulating or moderating plant responses in both healthy and stressed crops during key growth stages.
Incroslip SL Granted European Food Contact Approval
Our novel slip additive Incroslip SL has been granted European food contact approval
EcoVadis Rates Crodas Environmental Practices as Outstanding
Croda has been awarded EcoVadis Gold Status for the fourth time
Croda acquires marine biotechnology specialists Nautilus
World class scientists, focusing on using marine microbial biodiversity to discover novel actives and materials for applications across all Croda market sectors.
Croda's Commitment to a Sustainable Future Recognised by CDP
Croda is proud to announce that their commitment to minimising the environmental impacts of their Business has been recognised by CDP
Britains Most Admired Company in the Chemical Sector 2017
Croda have been named Britain's Most Admired Company in the Chemical Sector for 2017
Acquisition of IonPhasE
Acquisition of an innovative technology supplier of static electricity protection products.
Clinical Research Study on Pre natal Supplementation
Reducing the Risk of Asthma Using Incromega™ TG3322
Croda Brings Another First to USA
Starting production to make a 100 percent bio-based ECO range of surfactants
Croda acquires research enterprise Enza Biotech
Developing the next generation of renewable surfactants using carbohydrate-based chemistry.
Investments in North American Field Crops Business
Leading seed treatment company Incotec announces two significant investments in its North American business.
Gouda wins VNCI Responsible Care Award
Gouda site wins the Dutch Chemical Industry Association Responsible Care Award
Innovative ways to reduce energy use
Croda celebrates the opening of a major energy saving initiative
Investment in Renewable Manufacturing to be Completed in Q4 2017
Next milestone harmonises with worldwide celebrations for Earth Day
Award for Most Innovative Use of Green Chemistry
Croda Receives NYSCC Award for Most Innovative Use of Green Chemistry
Sederma Investing for Future Growth
Sederma announces a €10 million investment at its facility in Le Perray en Yvelines, France.
New CRODAROM technology
After having been, for more than 20 years, the experts in microwave extraction, a green process approved by COSMOS, CRODAROM has now invested in a new technology: ultrasound.
Leading Work on Palm Oil Recognised by CDP
Croda, who create, make and sell innovative, sustainable, high performance speciality chemicals that are relied on by industries and consumers everywhere, has been awarded an A- by CDP for their...
Croda Invests in New Laboratories in Asia
Croda have reached another milestone by opening three new laboratories in the Asia Pacific Region.
EcoVadis Gold Status for the Third Year Running
Croda, who create, make and sell innovative, sustainable, high performance speciality chemicals that are relied on by industries and consumers everywhere has this month been awarded EcoVadis Gold...
Incotec Invests in North America
Croda announces an investment in their North America business. The total investment of the operation is budgeted at over 4 M USD.
Croda Scores High on Climate Water & Reporting
Croda has achieved their highest score to date on the 2015 Climate Change CDP disclosure and their first Water impacts disclosure scored above the industry average.
First Major Milestone in Renewable Manufacturing
With the steel work that will house the main process reactor in place at its Atlas Point manufacturing site in New Castle, Delaware, Croda International Plc, who make specialty chemical ingredients...
Croda acquires Inventiva, encapsulation and delivery system technology
It will form the basis of a research and technology platform for the encapsulation and delivery of Croda’s products, providing a new dimension in the company’s innovation programme.
20 Years of Manufacture in Singapore
Following the news of the plant expansion in Singapore, Croda International Plc, manufacturer of speciality chemical ingredients that enhance everyday consumer and industrial products, celebrates over...
Sederma recognised with Green Award at in cosmetics
Sederma has just been awarded with the Silver Green Award 2016 at this year’s in-cosmetics show for its product Majestem™, an active ingredient obtained by the elicited plant cell culture of...
Five year investment plan in Brazil
Croda Brazil, part of Croda International Plc, who make speciality chemical ingredients that enhance everyday consumer and industrial products, has just announced the opening of a new distribution...
Certification to handle CSPO derivatives
We are is pleased to announce that all relevant manufacturing sites are certified to handle Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) derivatives.
Croda meets target on Sustainable Palm Oil
Croda, the global specialty chemical manufacturer behind the high performance ingredients and technologies in some of the biggest, most successful brands in the world, is pleased to announce that all...
Croda acquires innovative seed enhancement company Incotec
Operating in one of the fastest growing segments within the crop care market, Incotec develop and supply a wide range of proprietary and sustainable technologies for both vegetable seeds and field...
Croda Unveils Africa Centre of Excellence
Croda, a global speciality chemical company, has today officially opened its new Centre of Excellence for Africa, located in Parkhaven, Boksburg, east of Johannesburg.
Agrow Award Winners 2015
The Croda team are delighted to have won the Agrow Award for 'Best Supporting Role'.
Wind Tunnel for Agricultural Spray Analysis
Croda Installs Wind Tunnel for Development of Spray Drift Reduction Technologies that Meet Customer Needs
Appointment of Chairman Designate
Croda announces announces that it has appointed Anita Frew as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman Designate.
Ceremonial Groundbreaking of Sustainable Plant
Croda Hosts a Ceremonial Groundbreaking for First North American Plant that Will Enable Production of 100-Percent Sustainable Non-ionic Surfactants.
Sederma Awarded 25 Years of Innovation Award
This 25th edition of in-cosmetics will be a memorable one for Sederma. Matrixyl was awarded the 25 Years of Innovation Award which recognises the product that has had the greatest impact on the...
Croda Breaks Ground on €18m Investment to Increase Capacity, flexibility and Sustainability
Croda reinforces its commitment to business in Europe with a groundbreaking ceremony at its Chocques manufacturing site in northern France that signals the start of a €18m capital investment.
Croda is Britains Most Admired Company for Innovation
Croda International Plc, manufacturers of speciality chemical ingredients that enhance everyday consumer and industrial products, has just been awarded first place in the innovation segment, second in...
EFfCI Certification Achieved for All Major Cosmetic Ingredient Manufacturing Sites Globally
Our Chanac, France manufacturing site is the latest to achieve certification to the EFfCI’s (European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients) GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice).
Sederma Certified Cosmetic Ingredient Good Manufacturing Practices
The organism SGS has just awarded Sederma with the Cosmetic Ingredient Good Manufacturing Practices certification.
Croda Celebrates Innovation Award Succes
Croda is named as one of three companies to win Beiersdorf Innovation Pitch at this year's in-cosmetics.
Continued Support of Sustainable Palm Oil
Croda Continues Support of Sustainable Palm Oil with Latest Supply Chain Certifications in India and Latin America
Striving for Global Manufacturing Excellence
Croda Inc proudly announces that its manufacturing sites in New Castle, Delaware and Mill Hall, Pennsylvania have been awarded the EFfCI’s (The European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients) GMP (Good...
Croda Retains a Top Ranking in Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations
Croda has been listed as one of the top Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World for a second consecutive year.
Croda Proudly Supporting RSPO European Roundtable Event
Croda, a global specialty chemical company, is proud to sponsor the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Event “100% Certified Sustainable Palm Oil: Our shared Responsibility” taking place at...
Croda at a glance
At Croda, we are driven by our Purpose, to use smart science to create high-performance ingredients and technologies that improve lives.
Sustainability
Sustainability spans every area of our business and is a crucial way we add value to our customers.
Innovation
Through our product portfolio we have access to the broadest range of formulation ingredients and formulation know-how, which allows our customers to get the best performance out of their products.