In Ontario, a team of scientists led by Western University in London has unveiled promising research into hemp biocomposites, highlighting their potential as renewable alternatives for food packaging. By grinding hemp stems into a fine powder and substituting it for high-density polyethylene pellets, the researchers demonstrated that hemp can be integrated into existing plastic manufacturing […]
In Canada, Ontario government approved an investment of more than C$165 million by the Convertus Group to build a new, state-of-the-art biofuel facility in York Region, converting organic waste into renewable energy. Leveraging the province’s skilled workforce, this investment will create 52 good-paying jobs for the local economy and further position Ontario as a leader […]
In Ontario, EcoSynthetix has announced that two new tissue lines in Europe are using its SurfLock™-brand biobased strength aids. The contract wins were a result of a distributor relationship with the RNM Group that recently begun to work with EcoSynthetix to support commercialization activities. SurfLock increases fiber to fiber interaction in paper-based applications, such paperboard, […]
In Ontario, renewable chemicals company EcoSynthetix has received a repeat purchase order from a leading global pulp manufacturer for its proprietary strength aid, SurfLock™. The purchase order represents approximately $800,000 worth of the material for immediate delivery, with additional orders expected in the second half of 2025. “This new order from our key strategic account […]
In Ontario, NEXE Innovations Inc., a leader in polylactic acid coffee pods, has released a letter from President Ash Guglani to its shareholders, reflecting on the company’s achievements in 2024 and outlining its vision for the year ahead. Guglani expressed enthusiasm for the transformative opportunities on the horizon, noting that the previous year marked significant […]
In Ontario, natural ingredients producer Jungbunzlauer has broken ground on a $200-million natural xantham gum production facility at Port Colborne. The Phase 1 expansion is expected to be operational from Spring 2026 and produce readily biodegradable xanthan gum, a thickening agent with a wide range of culinary, cosmetic and pharmaceutical uses. The multi-year project is […]
In Ontario, Further Foods expects to soon complete feeding trials necessary to secure FDA approval of dog food products containing cell-cultivated chicken. The CULT Food Science subsidiary partnered with veterinarian nutritionist Dr. Sarah Dodd to design the target animal safety study to demonstrate that inclusion of cell-cultivated chicken in future Noochies! dog food formulations is […]
