Bioplastics Conference will feature Anomera

Anomera is gearing up to showcase at the European Bioplastics Conference! Dr. Nathan Hordy and Dr. Arthur Werner will be unveiling our latest breakthroughs in bioplastics innovation. Stay tuned for…

New Partnership with Biesterfeld Group

Biesterfeld announced the launch of its strategic partnership with Anomera to promote sustainable solutions in the CASE industry on November 26, 2024. We are happy to share that we are…

SCC Supplier’s Day features ChromaPur CV

The SCC Quebec Supplier's Day Montreal event hosted several cosmetics and personal care compagnies on October 29, 2024. The Anomera Cosmetics team (Heather McNeil, Claudia Gauvreau, Princia Gangnon) together with…

Mitacs supports UBC Collaboration

We're thrilled to share that Anomera Inc has embarked on an exciting collaboration with the The University of British Columbia, led by the esteemed Professor Emily Cranston, who will lead…

ISO 9001:2015 Certification is Renewed

Our company is proud to announce the 2024 renewal of our ISO 9001:2015 certification. The audit of our manufacturing facilities returned a perfect score demonstrating (a 2nd year in a…

ChromaPur CV2 Joins Croda’s New Formulation

Anomera's ChromaPur CV2 made headlines on social media when Croda Beauty announced the performance benefits CV2 brings to its new Naturally Boosted Smoothing Eye Cream. '' For this Formulation Friday,…

McGill University Shares Anomera’s Journey

McGill University alumni and co-founders of Anomera Inc, Tim Morse and Nathan Hordy, together with our CEO Benoit Garant shared our company's story with the McGill Reporter. Our cellulose derived…

Anomera Celebrates Women in Science

February 11th marked the annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science! This particular day celebrates and recognizes women and girls' scientific contributions that shape the future through their…

Anomera Exhibits in Japan

In October, Dr. Amir Khabibullin and Dr. Nathan Hordy with GSI Creos Corporation exhibited the power of Anomera’s cellulose-based DextraCel at the Cellulose Material Expo 2023 in Shizuoka! Later that…

SDTC Shares Our Story

Anomera is proud to have its journey supported and told by Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) which spotlighted our successful partnership in its recent online media campaign. View online video published…

Intertek Grants ISO Certification

Anomera is proud to announce that it meets the Quality Management System requirements set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The ISO 9001:2015 certificate (issued by the certification body…

Pure Beauty Magazine nominates ChromaPur CV

Pure Beauty Magazine announced its 2023 picks for Best New Ingredient and Anomera’s ChromaPur CV (distributed by Croda) made the short list alongside six (6) other finalists. The award winner…

Anomera receives its FSC® certification

We are proud to announce the manufacturing of our advanced cellulose products in Temiscaming, Quebec has been certified  to the Forest Stewardship Council® Chain of Custody standards. FSC® is the gold…

Appointment of New President & CEO

  March 27, 2023 We are delighted to announce the appointment of Benoît Garant to succeed Howard Fields as President and Chief Executive Officer of Anomera. Howard Fields has resigned from…

Croda launches ChromaPur™ CV2 and CV7

Anomera's global distributor of cosmetic and personal care products, Croda, officially launched ChromaPur CV2 and CV7 on October 10th. Cosmetic manufacturers worldwide which seek a biodegradable alternative to the plastic…

Anomera presents ChromaPur CV at the IFSCC

Nathan Hordy, Vice-President of Operations and co-founder, gave a presentation on ChromaPur CV, "Cellulose –A Sustainable And Functional Alternative To Microplastics In Cosmetic Applications " during the IFSCC London Congress (International…

Sharing in-house Anomera News….

Benoit Garant, MBA, CPA-CMA joined Anomera as our CFO; the successful conclusion of an extensive search for the right person. Adrien Tschudi, MSc. ing. chem. dipl. EPF, membre de l'Ordre…

In Cosmetics Global Paris April 2022

Anomera was part of InCosmetics Global in Paris, France this month where we were hosted by CRODA, our Global Distributor of ChromaPur. Together we did a program called Lunch &…

Anomera Presents DextraCel to ACI

Dr. Amir Khabibullin, Anomera's Manager of Industrial Research, presented DextraCel at the meeting of the American Concrete Institute in Boucherville, Quebec on December 1st. Amir showed the innovative process of…

Anomera Awarded NSERC Alliance Grant

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council has awarded Anomera and its strategic partners a prestigious NSERC Alliance Grant which funds a $400,000 project for improvements to latex coatings and…

Anomera Specialty Material Facility

The SMF construction in Temiscaming, Quebec at the Rayonier AM Pulp and Paper Plant is proceeding on schedule. On May 5th two huge cranes lifted the 5.5 story, 29,000 gallon,…

Anomera’s ChromaPur CV is COSMOS Certified

Anomera's cosmetic sensorial powders have been given COSMOS certification. The products ChromaPur CV2 and CV7, which are readily biodegradable replacements for plastic and silica microbeads in skincare and colour cosmetics,…

Croda announces collaboration with Anomera

Croda International Plc (‘Croda’), the name behind high performance ingredients and technologies announced a new collaborative partnership with Anomera, an award-winning innovator in green chemistry, materials science and sustainable manufacturing.

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Cellulose nanocrystals?  It's not pulp fiction The carboxylated cellulose nanocrystals developed by Anomera, a spin out of McGill’s Department of Chemistry, can be used in the cosmetics industry as a…

Anomera awarded $5,000,000 from SDTC

Anomera is proud to announce that we have received $5M from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) – which will take us one step closer to bringing our technology to market!…

Cellulose-Based Pigment Patent Granted by US

Anomera is pleased to receive patent protection in the US for its innovative cellulose-based pigment technology. Anomera’s unique invention is the first biodegradable platform for pigments and is applicable in…

Anomera selected for LH-accelerator

Anomera has been selected to join the international LH-accelerator program which is focused on supporting companies with new and innovative products for the construction industry. As part of this program…

Anomera receives $150,000 IRAP award

Anomera receives $150,000 from the National Research Council through its Industrial Research Assistance Program. The funding helps further Anomera’s efforts in the commercialization of nanocellulose based replacements for plastic and…

Anomera wins second $180,000 IHC4 Award

Anomera has been awarded a second Innovation House Chemistry Countering Climate Change award from GreenCentre Canada. The competition recognizes SMEs with technologies that have the potential to reduce greenhouse gas…

Anomera Inc. Completes $3.0 Million USD Seed Round

Anomera Inc., an advanced materials sciences company that reinterprets cellulose as a multi-application materials innovation platform, announces that it has raised an additional $1.75 M USD in seed funds. These…

Innovation4D supports innovation in Mississauga

Innovation4D is an event that connects the investor community with best-in-class startups focusing on advanced materials, advanced manufacturing and clean technology. The Mayor of the City of Mississauga, Bonnie Crombie…

Anomera raises $1.25 M USD in Seed Financing

Anomera Inc., an advanced materials sciences company that reinterprets cellulose as a multi-application materials innovation platform, announces that it has raised $1.25 M USD in its first tranche of seed…

Anomera: Building Blocks for Green Cosmetics

What does tiramisu made with avocado have in common with cosmetic ingredients? Both are being developed by newly incorporated startup companies launched right here at McGill. Avocado Desserts, which uses…