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– Transaction Adds Chemical Cleaning and Fin Fan Foaming Offering to SES Industrial and Environmental Services Portfolio –

– Combination Will Provide Core Industrial Services to ChemWorx Customers in the Alabama, Tennessee, and Louisiana Markets –

– Represents SES’s 6th Acquisition since May 2024 –

DECATUR, Ala., Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Superior Environmental Solutions (“SES”), an industrial and environmental services platform announced that it has acquired ChemWorx, a Decatur, Alabama–based provider of specialized chemical cleaning services. The transaction represents SES’s 12th acquisition.

The addition of ChemWorx reflects SES’s continued focus on expanding differentiated specialty services capabilities, including highly technical chemical cleaning expertise, as part of an integrated, customer-focused industrial services platform, while deepening its presence in attractive industrial regions across the Southeast.

The combined SES and ChemWorx will be able to provide core and specialty industrial services, including high-pressure water jetting, vacuum equipment services, automated services, tank cleaning, and other technical services to existing ChemWorx Customers, while maintaining the same reputation for safety and excellence.

Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Decatur, Alabama, ChemWorx is known for executing high-complexity chemical cleaning work that supports safe operations, uptime improvement, and improved reliability at customer facilities. The company provides services including heat exchanger and boiler chemical cleaning, fin fan foaming, chemical degassing and degreasing, and reactive and non-reactive chemistry applications to chemical, refining, and industrial customers across the Midwest, South, and Southeast. These capabilities enhance the performance, efficiency, and reliability of critical assets, such as heat exchangers, boilers, reactor jackets, and fin fans, and will be integrated into SES’s broader industrial services offering.

John Stevens, Chief Executive Officer of SES, said, “ChemWorx adds a highly technical capability that we believe will further differentiate SES in the markets we serve. Their team has built strong customer relationships and a reputation for safe, high-quality execution. We’re excited to welcome ChemWorx to SES as we continue investing in capability expansion and regional growth with support from Palladium.”

John Hawkins and Jim Schexnayder, founders of ChemWorx, said, “We built ChemWorx by focusing on technical excellence, responsiveness, and safety. Joining SES gives our team additional resources and a broader platform to expand our reach while maintaining the high standards our customers expect. We’re looking forward to the opportunities ahead.”

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL served as legal advisor to SES.

About Superior Environmental Solutions

Founded in 1999, Superior Environmental Solutions (SES) is a leading provider of mission-critical, non-discretionary, environmental and industrial services, including high-pressure water jetting, vacuum equipment services, waste management, specialized tank cleaning, and other technical services. SES is a portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners. For more information about SES, visit http://www.sesinc.com.

Contacts:
Jeff Sweren, Chief Financial Officer
JSweren@sesinc.com
513-682-4275

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– Transaction Adds Chemical Cleaning and Fin Fan Foaming Offering to SES Industrial and Environmental Services Portfolio –

– Combination Will Provide Core Industrial Services to ChemWorx Customers in the Alabama, Tennessee, and Louisiana Markets –

– Represents SES’s 6th Acquisition since May 2024 –

DECATUR, Ala., Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Superior Environmental Solutions (“SES”), an industrial and environmental services platform announced that it has acquired ChemWorx, a Decatur, Alabama–based provider of specialized chemical cleaning services. The transaction represents SES’s 12th acquisition.

The addition of ChemWorx reflects SES’s continued focus on expanding differentiated specialty services capabilities, including highly technical chemical cleaning expertise, as part of an integrated, customer-focused industrial services platform, while deepening its presence in attractive industrial regions across the Southeast.

The combined SES and ChemWorx will be able to provide core and specialty industrial services, including high-pressure water jetting, vacuum equipment services, automated services, tank cleaning, and other technical services to existing ChemWorx Customers, while maintaining the same reputation for safety and excellence.

Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Decatur, Alabama, ChemWorx is known for executing high-complexity chemical cleaning work that supports safe operations, uptime improvement, and improved reliability at customer facilities. The company provides services including heat exchanger and boiler chemical cleaning, fin fan foaming, chemical degassing and degreasing, and reactive and non-reactive chemistry applications to chemical, refining, and industrial customers across the Midwest, South, and Southeast. These capabilities enhance the performance, efficiency, and reliability of critical assets, such as heat exchangers, boilers, reactor jackets, and fin fans, and will be integrated into SES’s broader industrial services offering.

John Stevens, Chief Executive Officer of SES, said, “ChemWorx adds a highly technical capability that we believe will further differentiate SES in the markets we serve. Their team has built strong customer relationships and a reputation for safe, high-quality execution. We’re excited to welcome ChemWorx to SES as we continue investing in capability expansion and regional growth with support from Palladium.”

John Hawkins and Jim Schexnayder, founders of ChemWorx, said, “We built ChemWorx by focusing on technical excellence, responsiveness, and safety. Joining SES gives our team additional resources and a broader platform to expand our reach while maintaining the high standards our customers expect. We’re looking forward to the opportunities ahead.”

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL served as legal advisor to SES.

About Superior Environmental Solutions

Founded in 1999, Superior Environmental Solutions (SES) is a leading provider of mission-critical, non-discretionary, environmental and industrial services, including high-pressure water jetting, vacuum equipment services, waste management, specialized tank cleaning, and other technical services. SES is a portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners. For more information about SES, visit http://www.sesinc.com.

Contacts:
Jeff Sweren, Chief Financial Officer
JSweren@sesinc.com
513-682-4275

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Award Spotlights Organizations and Individuals Dedicated to Sustainability in Schools 

BOSTON, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Project Green Schools Executive Director, Robin Sidman, has been named a 2026 Best of Green Schools Award recipient for the Ambassador category, presented by the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Schools National Network. The awards celebrate the hard work of people, schools, campuses, and organizations to accelerate the green schools movement. 

As Founder and Executive Director of Project Green Schools, Robin Sidman has worked tirelessly to build one of the nation’s most recognized organizations dedicated to cultivating the next generation of environmental leaders.

Robin has created innovative platforms to elevate student voice, including the National Youth Council, giving young leaders opportunities to influence local, state, and national policy discussions. Under her leadership, Project Green Schools has engaged more than 500,000 students across 6,500+ schools worldwide.

“I’m truly honored to accept this award. After 18 years of service and dedication to advancing environmental education and youth leadership opportunities, it is incredibly rewarding to see the impact of our work. Witnessing the energy, ingenuity, creativity, and commitment of our student leaders gives me immense hope for the future,” said Sidman.

Anisa Heming, director, Center for Green Schools at USGBC, said, “The 2026 Best of Green Schools recipients are individuals and groups that have dedicated their efforts to creating healthy environments for students and educators. Their exceptional work is a testament to the reach of the Green Schools movement and the impact that resilient schools have on their communities.”

“The 2026 Best of Green Schools honorees remind us that sustainability in education is not just a goal, it’s a long-term commitment grounded in people, leadership, and strategic thinking,” said Ileana Albareda, executive director at the Green Schools National Network (GSNN). “Their work is shaping healthier, more resilient schools for students to learn and thrive. They are part of a growing network of changemakers, and their leadership continues to inspire others to take action and create lasting impact.”

About Project Green Schools

Project Green Schools is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to developing the next generation of environmental leaders. Visit projectgreenschools.org for more information.

Media Contact:

Lisa Lazarczyk lisa@lazpr.com or 617.838.7327

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PHOENIX, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Catholic Education Arizona (CEA) offers three impactful ways for Arizona taxpayers and businesses to support underserved, disabled foster K-12 students, providing access to the lifelong gift of a quality, values-based education. Through Arizona Individual and Corporate Tax Credits and traditional charitable donations, individuals and organizations can help transform the lives of students and families in Arizona.

Nancy Padberg, MBA, President and CEO of Catholic Education Arizona, shared, “Through Arizona tax credits and charitable giving, Arizona taxpayers can make a meaningful difference—ensuring that underserved students have access to a high-quality education that prepares them for lifelong success.”

Private Education Tax Credits
Arizona taxpayers can redirect their state tax dollars to Catholic Education Arizona at no additional cost, funding tuition scholarships for K-12 students attending the 38 Diocese of Phoenix Catholic schools. This opportunity allows taxpayers to direct their tax dollars to causes that align with their values.

Corporate Tax Credits
Businesses can play a pivotal role in shaping future leaders. Through the Arizona Low-Income and Disabled/Displaced (foster) Corporate Tax Credit programs, corporations can redirect their tax liability to Catholic Education Arizona, helping provide critical scholarship support to students in need.

“Through the Arizona Corporate Tax Credits, we see lives changed every day,” said Deb Preach, COO. “When children are given the opportunity to learn, grow, and believe in their potential, the impact reaches far beyond the classroom—shaping families, communities, and the future leaders of Arizona.”

Traditional and Planned Giving
Traditional donations are also accepted through Catholic Education Arizona’s charitable division, Changing Lives with Legacy. This division accepts planned and direct gifts that fund scholarships as well.  Accepted gifts include cash, bequests, IRA charitable rollovers, stock and bond gifts, donor-advised fund grants, and more.

Donors continue to support Catholic Education Arizona because of the results:

• 99% graduation rate
• 96% matriculation to higher education, trade school, or enter military service
• Thousands of hours of community service performed annually

Catholic Education Arizona is the largest provider of scholarships for families attending Catholic schools in the Diocese of Phoenix. Since 1998, CEA has raised more than $383 million and awarded 161,000 scholarships, changing lives one scholarship at a time through tax credits and traditional donations. To learn more, visit www.ceaz.org or call (602) 218-6542.

Contact: Debra Preach, Chief Operating Officer
Catholic Education Arizona
dpreach@ceaz.org
(602)-218-6542

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PANAMA CITY, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced the launch of a new logo for its philanthropic arm, BingX Charity, symbolizing Compassion, Connection, and Community. This step marks a new chapter for the organization as it expands its focus from direct relief, education, wellbeing, and environmental action to broader long-term initiatives that further foster resilience, education, sustainability, and inclusion across global communities.

The new logo, featuring a sky full of stars, symbolizes the continuous convergence and gathering of BingX Charity’s power, ultimately illuminating the night sky by empowering communities, advancing sustainability, and extending meaningful assistance worldwide.

BingX Charity is backed by the $10 million BingX Charity Fund, and has been actively involved in humanitarian and environmental initiatives worldwide. Its efforts include disaster relief across Asia, where it provided emergency aid following the Hualien earthquake and Typhoon Yagi; on-the-ground assistance to communities in Mexico impacted by Hurricane Otis; relief to those affected during the Hong Kong fire in 2025; and a long-term partnership with Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) to protect marine life. These programs, alongside education-focused projects such as “Bright Horizons for Children” in Vietnam, underscore BingX Charity’s ongoing commitment to improving lives and building sustainable futures.

“Over the past seven years, BingX Charity has remained committed to delivering meaningful support to communities in need,” said Vivien Lin, Spokesperson of BingX Charity. “This new chapter reflects our intention to build on that foundation and take our efforts further: expanding our reach, strengthening partnerships, and advancing more sustainable, long-term initiatives that create measurable impact worldwide.”

About BingX
Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading crypto exchange and Web3-AI company, serving over 40 million users worldwide. Ranked among the top five global crypto derivatives exchanges and a pioneer of crypto copy trading, BingX addresses the evolving needs of users across all experience levels.

Powered by a comprehensive suite of AI-driven products and services, including futures, spot, copy trading, and TradFi offerings, BingX empowers users with innovative tools designed to enhance performance, confidence, and efficiency.

BingX has been the principal partner of Chelsea FC since 2024, and became the first official crypto exchange partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP in 2026.

For more information, please visit: https://bingx.com/

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PANAMA CITY, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced the launch of a new logo for its philanthropic arm, BingX Charity, symbolizing Compassion, Connection, and Community. This step marks a new chapter for the organization as it expands its focus from direct relief, education, wellbeing, and environmental action to broader long-term initiatives that further foster resilience, education, sustainability, and inclusion across global communities.

The new logo, featuring a sky full of stars, symbolizes the continuous convergence and gathering of BingX Charity’s power, ultimately illuminating the night sky by empowering communities, advancing sustainability, and extending meaningful assistance worldwide.

BingX Charity is backed by the $10 million BingX Charity Fund, and has been actively involved in humanitarian and environmental initiatives worldwide. Its efforts include disaster relief across Asia, where it provided emergency aid following the Hualien earthquake and Typhoon Yagi; on-the-ground assistance to communities in Mexico impacted by Hurricane Otis; relief to those affected during the Hong Kong fire in 2025; and a long-term partnership with Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) to protect marine life. These programs, alongside education-focused projects such as “Bright Horizons for Children” in Vietnam, underscore BingX Charity’s ongoing commitment to improving lives and building sustainable futures.

“Over the past seven years, BingX Charity has remained committed to delivering meaningful support to communities in need,” said Vivien Lin, Spokesperson of BingX Charity. “This new chapter reflects our intention to build on that foundation and take our efforts further: expanding our reach, strengthening partnerships, and advancing more sustainable, long-term initiatives that create measurable impact worldwide.”

About BingX
Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading crypto exchange and Web3-AI company, serving over 40 million users worldwide. Ranked among the top five global crypto derivatives exchanges and a pioneer of crypto copy trading, BingX addresses the evolving needs of users across all experience levels.

Powered by a comprehensive suite of AI-driven products and services, including futures, spot, copy trading, and TradFi offerings, BingX empowers users with innovative tools designed to enhance performance, confidence, and efficiency.

BingX has been the principal partner of Chelsea FC since 2024, and became the first official crypto exchange partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP in 2026.

For more information, please visit: https://bingx.com/

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PANAMA CITY, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced the launch of a new logo for its philanthropic arm, BingX Charity, symbolizing Compassion, Connection, and Community. This step marks a new chapter for the organization as it expands its focus from direct relief, education, wellbeing, and environmental action to broader long-term initiatives that further foster resilience, education, sustainability, and inclusion across global communities.

The new logo, featuring a sky full of stars, symbolizes the continuous convergence and gathering of BingX Charity’s power, ultimately illuminating the night sky by empowering communities, advancing sustainability, and extending meaningful assistance worldwide.

BingX Charity is backed by the $10 million BingX Charity Fund, and has been actively involved in humanitarian and environmental initiatives worldwide. Its efforts include disaster relief across Asia, where it provided emergency aid following the Hualien earthquake and Typhoon Yagi; on-the-ground assistance to communities in Mexico impacted by Hurricane Otis; relief to those affected during the Hong Kong fire in 2025; and a long-term partnership with Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) to protect marine life. These programs, alongside education-focused projects such as “Bright Horizons for Children” in Vietnam, underscore BingX Charity’s ongoing commitment to improving lives and building sustainable futures.

“Over the past seven years, BingX Charity has remained committed to delivering meaningful support to communities in need,” said Vivien Lin, Spokesperson of BingX Charity. “This new chapter reflects our intention to build on that foundation and take our efforts further: expanding our reach, strengthening partnerships, and advancing more sustainable, long-term initiatives that create measurable impact worldwide.”

About BingX
Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading crypto exchange and Web3-AI company, serving over 40 million users worldwide. Ranked among the top five global crypto derivatives exchanges and a pioneer of crypto copy trading, BingX addresses the evolving needs of users across all experience levels.

Powered by a comprehensive suite of AI-driven products and services, including futures, spot, copy trading, and TradFi offerings, BingX empowers users with innovative tools designed to enhance performance, confidence, and efficiency.

BingX has been the principal partner of Chelsea FC since 2024, and became the first official crypto exchange partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP in 2026.

For more information, please visit: https://bingx.com/

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NEWARK, Del., Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Future Market Insights (FMI) states that the biodegradable packaging market is forecast to reach USD 13.4 billion in 2026 and is projected to expand at a 6.1% CAGR through 2036, pushing industry value beyond USD 24.2 billion by the end of the assessment period. FMI attributes this growth to a structural shift in global legislative frameworks targeting single-use plastics, alongside accelerating adoption of certified compostable formats and improving end-of-life infrastructure.

Future Market Insights (FMI) analysis highlights that the increasing availability of industrial composting facilities—growing by about 15% annually in developed regions—is strengthening the lifecycle viability of compostable polymers. In parallel, manufacturers are seeing 20–25% surcharge willingness from consumers for “green” packaging, encouraging brands to shift from petrochemical plastics to bio-based alternatives even as agricultural feedstock costs remain higher.

Quick Stats: Biodegradable Packaging Market (FMI)

• Industry Value (2026): USD 13.4 billion
• Forecast Value (2036): USD 24.2 billion
• Forecast CAGR (2026–2036): 6.1%
• Leading Form: PLA-based packaging (41%)
• Leading End Use: Food packaging (40.0%)
• Leading Functionality: Home compostable (42.0%)
• Key Growth Regions: China, India, Germany
• Key Players: NatureWorks LLC, BASF SE, Novamont S.p.A., Corbion N.V., Total Corbion PLA, Biome Bioplastics Limited, Danimer Scientific, Inc., Futamura Chemical Co., Ltd., Plastipak Holdings, Inc.

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The biodegradable packaging market spans packaging formats made from materials designed to biodegrade under defined conditions, including PLA-based, starch-based, PHA-based, and cellulose-based solutions. Applications covered include food, beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical, and industrial packaging, serving end users across retail & consumer goods, food service, e-commerce & logistics, agriculture, and healthcare.

Why the Market Is Growing: From Sustainability Messaging to Verified Disposal Outcomes

FMI observes that buyers are moving beyond generic sustainability claims and now require certified home compostability (such as TUV Austria OK Compost Home), which is reshaping procurement in retail and food service. This shift is motivating converters to broaden offerings in PLA and PHA, increasingly leveraging agricultural byproducts such as corn starch and sugarcane bagasse to support scale and feedstock diversification.

FMI further notes that compostable packaging is becoming strategically important in food waste systems because food-soiled plastic is difficult to recycle, making compostable formats better aligned with organic waste collection and diversion goals.

Operational Reality Check: What Changes When Brands Switch to Biodegradables?

FMI’s report highlights three practical considerations that are reshaping manufacturing and supply chain practices:

Shelf-Life and Inventory Discipline Become Non-Negotiable

Unlike petrochemical plastics that can sit in warehouses for extended periods, many biodegradable resins—especially starch-based and PHA—are hygroscopic and have finite shelf lives. FMI notes that suppliers must implement strict FIFO protocols and humidity-controlled storage to prevent premature breakdown that can cause defects during extrusion.

Processing Adjustments Are Required When Moving from PE to PLA

FMI emphasizes that PLA has a lower heat distortion temperature than PE or PP, requiring manufacturers to adjust film-blowing conditions, retrofit cooling systems, or modify screw geometries to avoid polymer degradation from shear heat—potentially increasing initial retrofit capital expenditure.

Standards Fragmentation Drives Multi-Region Certification Strategies

Compostability compliance differs across markets, with standards referenced in the report including ASTM D6400 (USA), EN 13432 (Europe), and AS 4736 (Australia). FMI notes that manufacturers are responding through multi-region certification and clearer on-pack labeling (e.g., BPI logo or Seedling logo) to ensure acceptance in local organic waste streams and to avoid greenwashing penalties.

Profitability Signals: What Winning Operators Measure Differently

EBITDA Margin: Tight Today, Expanding with Scale

FMI notes that EBITDA margins for biodegradable packaging firms typically range 10% to 18%, often tighter than traditional plastics due to higher agricultural feedstock costs. Margins improve as scale grows and fermentation technologies for PHAs become more efficient—especially when companies secure long-term supply contracts to hedge agricultural price spikes.

Inventory Turnover: Designed-to-Degrade Materials Need Faster Flow

Because biodegradable materials can degrade in storage, FMI highlights inventory turnover as a key operating metric, with efficient manufacturers targeting 8x to 10x turnover to protect resin freshness and avoid moisture-driven performance loss.

Production Cycle Time: Longer Cooling and Crystallization Phases

FMI reports that production cycle times can be 15–20% longer for bioplastics than for conventional polyolefins, especially with semi-crystalline PLA. Optimizing throughput while maintaining clarity for fresh food packaging is becoming a key balancing act, often supported by nucleating strategies.

Segment Outlook: PLA and Food Packaging Anchor Revenue

PLA-Based Packaging Leads (41% Share)

FMI estimates PLA-based packaging holds 41% share in 2026, supported by commercial availability, clarity, and PET-like mechanical performance—especially for cold food storage, blister packs, and cups. PLA’s role as a scalable, “drop-in” solution for existing thermoforming infrastructure reinforces its leadership.

Food Packaging Dominates (40% Share)

Food packaging represents 40.0% of market share in 2026, reflecting the urgent need to manage food contamination within waste systems. Compostable packaging is particularly suited for organic waste collection, and high-volume consumption supports steady demand for bioplastic converters.

Home Compostable Leads Functionality (42% Share)

FMI notes that the leading functionality is home compostable (42.0%), reflecting decentralized waste management adoption and inconsistent access to industrial composting in many regions—driving demand for formulations that break down at ambient temperatures.

Growth by Country: China and India Lead Acceleration

FMI’s country outlook underscores the influence of policy and waste systems:

• China: 9.1% CAGR — driven by plastics bans and large-scale adoption of degradable alternatives
• India: 8.9% CAGR — supported by single-use plastic bans and expansion of agri-waste processing for feedstock
• Germany: 6.7% CAGR — sustained by high certification standards and strong organic recycling focus
• United States: 6.4% CAGR — supported by composting access expansion and food waste diversion efforts
• Japan: 4.5% CAGR — shaped by resource circulation initiatives and marine-biodegradable material investment

Competitive Landscape: Vertical Integration and Fermentation IP Define Advantage

FMI finds that market participants are increasingly focusing on vertical integration to control biological feedstock cost and quality. Investment is rising in polymerization capacity and proprietary blends that combine different performance characteristics (e.g., PBAT toughness with PLA rigidity). The report also notes growing acquisition interest in biotechnology startups to access microbial fermentation IP for PHA production, and increased collaboration with major CPG brands to pilot closed-loop composting systems.

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Related Reports:

• Biodegradable Food Packaging Market: https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/biodegradable-food-packaging-market
• Biodegradable Paper and Plastic Packaging Market: https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/biodegradable-paper-and-plastic-packaging-market
• Demand for Biodegradable Food Packaging in USA: https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/united-states-biodegradable-food-packaging-market

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An ESOMAR-certified research organization, FMI provides custom and syndicated market reports and consulting services, supporting both Fortune 1,000 companies and SMEs. Its team of 300+ experienced analysts ensures credible, data-driven insights to help clients navigate global markets and identify growth opportunities.

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Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) Approves PreemieFort® Enteral Solution as Prescription Medicine in the NICU 

DUARTE, Calif., Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Prolacta Bioscience® today announced that Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has approved PreemieFort® Enteral Solution, a 100% human milk-based fortifier, as a prescription drug for very low birth weight infants, infants with congenital gastrointestinal disorders or congenital heart diseases, and those recovering from gastrointestinal surgery. This regulatory milestone was achieved in partnership with the Clinigen Group, which serves as Marketing Authorization Holder and distributor in Japan. PreemieFort is currently marketed under the brand name “Humavant” outside of the U.S., Canada, and Japan.  

The landmark regulatory decision validates the critical role of Prolacta’s 100% human milk-based fortifiers for the most fragile infants and sets a powerful precedent for neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) worldwide.  

“Japan’s approval of PreemieFort as a prescription drug reflects the strength of the clinical evidence and the pharmaceutical grade processing that stands up to the rigor of Japan’s stringent regulatory and quality requirements,” said Scott Elster, CEO of Prolacta Bioscience. ”The pivotal Japanese clinical study adds to the extensive evidence supporting the benefits of Prolacta’s exclusive human milk-based diet for critically ill and fragile premature infants.”   

Clinical evidence generated in Japan from the JASMINE trial (“A Randomized, Controlled Study to Assess Growth and Safety of the Exclusive Human Milk Diet (EHMD) in Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) Infants”) informed Japan’s world-class Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency’s (PMDA) review.  The Japanese-led phase III, randomized, controlled, open-label, multicenter trial evaluated growth and safety associated with Prolacta’s 100% human milk-based fortifiers, demonstrating significantly better growth in VLBW infants with no change in morbidity or mortality. 

Japan is recognized as a global leader in neonatal care, with among the highest preterm survival rates and lowest rates of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC),^1,2 a life-threatening intestinal disease primarily affecting premature infants. By granting pharmaceutical approval to PreemieFort, Japan is affirming that Prolacta’s human milk-based fortifiers, free from cow milk, are not simply a nutritional choice but an Rx medicine in the NICU.   

Japan’s approval includes three Prolacta products — PreemieFort Enteral Solution 6, PreemieFort Enteral Solution 8 (Humavant+6 and Humavant+8 human milk-based fortifiers outside the U.S., Canada, and Japan), and PreemieFort Enteral Solution CF (Humavant CR human milk caloric fortifier outside the U.S., Canada, and Japan) — which provide concentrated nutrition to support growth by delivering essential calories and nutrients, while retaining the highest level of human milk bioactivity.  

The approval demonstrates clinical confidence in the benefits and safety of PreemieFort human milk-based fortifiers across a wider range of vulnerable infants with complex nutritional needs.  

“In the NICU, what we feed our smallest patients can influence their entire life,” said Kate Tauber, MD, MA, professor of pediatrics and director of the Human Milk Program at Bernard and Millie Duker Children’s Hospital. “Human milk-based fortifiers should be held to the same expectations as other therapies, consistent, tightly controlled, and safe. Prolacta’s commitment to pharmaceutical-quality manufacturing requirements helps protect vulnerable infants and supports better outcomes.” 

Prolacta maintains the industry’s strictest quality and safety standards for screening, testing, and processing donor milk — standards that extend through pharmaceutical grade product manufacturing. Together, these controls earned Japan’s prescription drug approval, one of the world’s highest regulatory benchmarks.

About Prolacta Bioscience
Prolacta Bioscience® is the global leader in human milk-based nutrition, dedicated to improving health outcomes for critically ill and premature infants. The company’s 100% human milk-based fortifiers and formulas have been used in more than 125,000 vulnerable premature infants worldwide.³ In a global first, Japan granted Prolacta’s PreemieFort® fortifiers prescription drug status in late 2025 for very low birth weight infants, infants with congenital gastrointestinal disorders or congenital heart diseases, and those recovering from gastrointestinal surgery. Prolacta operates pharmaceutical-grade human milk processing facilities and maintains the industry’s strictest quality and safety standards, with more than 20 tests to screen donor milk and the use of vat pasteurization to inactivate pathogens and ensure safety. Its vat pasteurization also preserves the bioactive components of human milk that support immune protection, gut development, and growth — benefits that are especially important for premature and medically fragile infants.^4-6  Vat pasteurization keeps human milk closer to its natural state than other processing methods, while still ensuring safety.  Prolacta has built a secure, independent donor milk supply chain supported by long-term partnerships with thousands of rigorously screened donors, ensuring ample supply to meet NICU demand. Prolacta’s products have been evaluated in over 30 peer-reviewed clinical studies, demonstrating the short- and long-term health benefits of its patented human milk-based fortifiers and formulas. Learn more online or at X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn. 

Media Contact:
Loren Kosmont  
Lkosmont@prolacta.com
310-721-9444 

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Aims to help create a sustainable society and maximize societal well-being by promoting the Ten Principles of the UNGC

TOKYO, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — transcosmos today announced that it has signed the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), an initiative proposed by the United Nations, and was registered as a participating company effective February 5, 2026.

The UNGC is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, bringing together the United Nations and the private sector (companies and organizations) to help create a healthy global society. It is a voluntary framework through which companies and organizations exercise responsible and creative leadership to achieve sustainable growth as responsible corporate citizens. 

The UNGC asks participating companies and organizations to support and continuously advance the implementation of the Ten Principles of the UNGC—related to the protection of human rights, the elimination of unfair labour practices, environmental responsibility, and the prevention of corruption—through commitments made by their CEOs.

• The Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact

Human Rights

Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and

Principle 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.

Labour

Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;

Principle 4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;

Principle 5: the effective abolition of child labour; and

Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.

Environment

Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;

Principle 8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and

Principle 9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.

Anti-Corruption

Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.

Guided by its fundamental management philosophy that client satisfaction is the true value of our company and that the growth of each of our employees creates the value that shapes our future, transcosmos is committed to helping create a sustainable society and maximizing the well-being of society as a whole by promoting the Ten Principles of the UNGC.

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In 2021, transcosmos established the transcosmos SDGs Committee chaired by the Representative Director & Chairman, and put in place a framework specifically designed to execute its initiatives towards meeting social challenges and expectations with a focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. In addition, with the purpose of creating a sustainable society and boosting the well-being of society as a whole, transcosmos has set out its fundamental sustainability policy.

Committed to our purpose of expanding our social impact as a business and ultimately maximizing the well-being of society as a whole through solving social challenges, we, transcosmos, are engaging in meaningful business activities to become a Sustainable Transformation (SX) Partner for all.

*transcosmos is a trademark or registered trademark of transcosmos inc. in Japan and other countries.
*Other company names and product or service names used here are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies.

• About transcosmos inc.

transcosmos launched its operations in 1966. Since then, we have united superior “people” with up-to-date “technology” to enhance the competitive strength of our clients by providing them with superior and valuable services. transcosmos currently offers services that support clients’ business processes focusing on both sales expansion and cost optimization through our 186 bases across 36 countries/regions with a focus on Asia, while continuously pursuing Operational Excellence. Furthermore, following the expansion of e-commerce market on the global scale, transcosmos provides a comprehensive One-Stop Global E-Commerce Services to deliver our clients’ excellent products and services to consumers in 46 countries/regions around the globe. transcosmos aims to be the “Global Digital Transformation Partner” of our clients, supporting the clients’ transformation by leveraging digital technology, responding to the ever-changing business environment. Visit us here https://www.trans-cosmos.co.jp/english/

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