In the US, Sunday, March 8 marked the fourth annual National Biobased Products Day, an event created by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to amplify the efforts of innovators and the economic benefits of the US bioeconomy. According to the USDA’s BioPreferred program, National Biobased Products Day is “designed to raise awareness of biobased products—how […]
In California, a jeans brand using algae-based pigments aims to raise $365,630 with a crowdfunding campaign on FrontFundr. The company—named Triachy because it was founded by three siblings—told Sourcing Journal that about 45% of the funds would be earmarked for technology development, including an innovative post-weave digital printing technique that cuts water use by over […]
In Michigan, Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, a leader in materials development based on spider silk, has announced a major milestone in Project Atlas. The bioengineering initiative aims to create entirely new classes of “super” materials with enhanced strength, toughness, and other properties. The project has already resulted in the creation of multiple new transgenic lines, which […]
In the Netherlands, precision fermentation startup Vivici has launched its lactoferrin Vivitein™ LF dairy protein in the US market. The ingredient is one of dairy’s most valuable bioactives, delivering a multifunctional profile that supports gut health, performance recovery, and sustained vitality. It also gently mobilizes iron to improve absorption, offering a potential day‑long energy boost […]
In Washington, Sironix Renewables has launched two new biobased surfactants for personal care applications. Dubbed Furasoft, the surfactants employ furan structures for the first time in personal care applications. According to Sironix, they deliver “unmatched performance and sustainability” compared to conventional petrochemical surfactants. Both ingredients are engineered to integrate seamlessly into a wide range of […]
In New York, textile supplier Sungil Tex has launched a biodegradable cellulosic garment lining made with 100% Eastman Naia yarn produced in the United States. The collection was initially developed at the request of a “prominent,” but unnamed, US sustainable fashion brand. With this launch, the lining is now widely accessible to the entire US […]
In Australia, a team of researchers has determined that biobased polylactic acid – a commonly used filament in 3D printing – can be used to trace the origin of “ghost guns.” A growing problem for law enforcement, such weapons are privately assembled and lack serial numbers, making them difficult to trace. However, PLA filament manufacturers […]
In London, bioplastics were used in the elaborate costumes of a whimsical stage play that saw the events of Alice in Wonderland take place in London during the Blitz. Dubbed Alice by Heart, the costumes were designed by Sarah Mosher, associate professor of costume design at Baylor. Algae-based bioplastics were shaped into numerous costumes, including […]
In Belgium, global confectioner Puratos is planning a US launch of a chocolate product made from cell-based cocoa in 2026. Formulated for chocolatiers, the product was developed in collaboration with California Cultured, which produces its cell‑based cocoa by sampling cocoa plants with ideal flavor and aroma profiles. These cells are then grown in fermentation tanks […]
In Belgium, Those Vegan Cowboys, a company developing precision fermentation-based dairy proteins, has raised €2.5 million ($2.95 million) from 600 new shareholders in a crowdfunding campaign. The company said that while the fundraise was not necessary from a capital injection standpoint, it is important to “building a movement around animal-free dairy” and growing the “‘S.T.A.C.K. […]
