Awards & Recognition
Recognition for advancing the future of plant-based polypropylene
Citroniq Chemicals is proud to be recognized by leading organizations across the bioeconomy, agriculture, and advanced materials industries. These awards and certifications reflect our progress toward commercializing OrganiqPP®, our 100% biogenic polypropylene, and building a new plant-based pathway for one of the world’s most widely used polymers.
U.S. CORN FARMERS
2026 Radicle Corn Challenge Winner
Citroniq Chemicals was selected as a winner of the 2026 Radicle Corn Challenge, sponsored by U.S. corn farmers. The recognition highlights Citroniq’s use of U.S. corn-based ethanol as a feedstock for producing plant-based polypropylene at commercial scale.
ALTERNATIVE FUELS & CHEMICALS COALITION
2026 AFCC Global Biobased Economy Performance Award
Citroniq Chemicals was recognized with the 2026 Global Biobased Economy Performance Award by the Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition (AFCC), recognizing the company’s progress in advancing scalable biobased materials and manufacturing.
THE DAILY DIGEST
The Daily Digest’s 50 hottest Companies in the Bioeconomy of 2026
Citroniq was named one of The Daily Digest’s 50 Hottest Companies in the Bioeconomy for 2026, ranking #29 among companies advancing innovation and commercialization across the global bioeconomy.
THE DAILY DIGEST
The Bioeconomy 500, 2026
Citroniq founders Mel Badheka and Kelly Knopp were named to The Bioeconomy 500 for 2026, recognizing their leadership and contributions to advancing innovation, commercialization, and growth across the global bioeconomy.
USDA BIOPREFERRED® PROGRAM
USDA Certified Biobased Product
OrganiqPP® has received USDA Certified Biobased Product certification with 100% biobased content, providing independent verification of its plant-based origin through the USDA BioPreferred® Program.
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