Press Release: EcoXtract® wins 2021 Pierre Potier award for its innovative and sustainable bio-based solution for the extraction of lipids, proteins and natural ingredients which contributes to a safer global food supply

Dunkirk, October 20, 2021 – EcoXtract^®, a business unit of the Minafin Group, today announces its award of the 2021 Pierre Potier prize. EcoXtract^® (2-methyloxolane) received the award for the sustainable solution it proposes for the extraction of oils, proteins and natural ingredients. Contrary to the traditional and reference petro-based solvent largely used by the industry, EcoXtract is a bio-sourced solvent which repurposes plant waste, notably corn cob or sugar cane residue. Click here to read the full press release