Evonik acquires METabolic EXplorer’s methionine technology for €45 million
In Germany, Evonik Industries will acquire METabolic EXplorer’s technology for producing the amino acid methionine via fermentation for €45 million.
Under the terms of the...
Batteries from trees: Stora Enso looks to produce anode materials from lignin
In Finland, Stora Enso is investing €10 million (USD$11.2 million) to build a pilot plant for lignin-based battery materials at the company’s Sunila Mill.
“Using...
Cosmetics JV Between Amyris and Nikkol Begins Operations
In Japan, cosmetics ingredients firm Nikkol has finalized the formation of its 50-50 joint venture with Amyris.
The JV, dubbed Apprinova, was first announced in...
Indian startup converts temple flower waste into vegan leather
In Kanpur, India, a “flowercycling” startup has raised Rs 10+ crore ($120,000) to convert flower waste from the region’s temples into vegan leather.
The company,...
AVA-CO2 spins out 5-HMF firm
In Switzerland, AVA-CO2 Schweiz AG has created a new subsidiary to take over its biobased 5-hydroxymethylfurfural activities, effective immediately. AVALON Industries will handle application...
Algae-based ketchup packets debut in UK
In the United Kingdom, a consortium is trialing the use of seaweed sachets for fast food condiments.
The Fat Pizza, a Southend eatery, and Just...
Biopolymer company raises $3.6 million from 76 investors
In North Carolina, biopolymer startup Tethis IP Holding Co. has raised $3.6 million in funding.
Tethis was spun out of North Carolina State University in...
Greenpeace: Bioplastics not the answer to ocean waste problem
In the Netherlands, Greenpeace is concerned that bioplastics will contribute to the problem of marine waste and insists that the only solution is to...
Munich researchers use algae to convert waste gas to carbon fiber
In Germany, researchers at the Technical University of Munich are using algae to convert waste gas from manufacturing facilities into carbon fiber.
The algae convert...
Organic Plus SP controls zoospores
In Canada, Bionetix International reports positive field testing results for a fungicidal biostimulant based on humic and fulvic acids, rhamnolipids, marine plants, and micronutrients.
Organic...