In July 2025, the global Acesulfame Potassium market saw a slowdown as pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food & beverage manufacturers moderated purchases. Large orders placed in June to meet summer-season production left buyers with balanced inventories, reducing restocking urgency. End-user demand did not materialize as anticipated, prompting suppliers to adjust strategies to align with softer intake. With freight rates stable and no major supply disruptions, market activity remained subdued. Demand is expected to stabilize in the near term, with only gradual improvements anticipated as inventories decline.
Selenis has effectively manufactured recycled PET chips using terephthalic acid sourced from Circ®, a textile-to-textile recycler based in Virginia. The chip production took place through a series of batches at Selenis' pilot plant in San-Giorgio, Italy. By utilizing inputs recovered from polycotton textile waste, Selenis has created high-quality PET chip, which has been further processed into DTY yarn. This yarn will play a crucial role in product development as Circ prepares for additional capsule launches. Selenis is leveraging the success of this initial collaboration phase and is committed to advancing towards an offtake partnership to support Circ's inaugural industrial facility.
Eduardo Santos, Head of Corporate Strategy at Selenis, remarked that the monomer synthesis showed a performance comparable to virgin terephthalic acid. He expressed optimism about the consistent quality of Circ's monomer output and anticipated future commercial success. Santos pointed out that the Circ partnership complements Selenis's existing mission and goals for a more sustainable textile industry. He further stated their anticipation of expanding upon this collaboration and providing support for Circ's forthcoming commercial production trials.
