In Italy, researchers in the Nutri3D project have unveiled prototypes of nutrient-rich sweet snacks made from cultured plant cells, fruit byproducts, and 3D printing. The creations include multi-layered snack bars and glossy “honey pearls,” designed to preserve flavor and nutritional value while offering a sustainable alternative to conventional treats. The process involves growing plant cells […]
In New York, innovation-focused publication Fast Company has named two biobased materials to a listicle of new materials expected to help make construction greener. Superwood, a material developed by scientists at the University of Maryland, has greater tensile strength than steel with a tenth of the strength-to-weight ratio made the list. Mass production of Superwood […]
In the Netherlands, Mosa Meat has raised €15 million (US$17.7 million) in funding to bring down the price of cultivated meat. In 2013, Mosa Meat’s founders had the distinction of unveiling the world’s first cultivated beef burger. While a significant milestone, the burger’s €250,000 price tag also set the stage for cultivated meat’s biggest challenge: […]
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 Australia, researchers at Flinders University are leading a team of international researchers in developing biodegradable plastics based on calcium caseinate—a protein derived from milk—combined with starch, bentonite nanoclay, glycerol and polyvinyl alcohol. The team has developed a thin film that, in early tests, appears to steadily break down in soil, with full disintegration in […]
In South Korea, startup SeaWith has struck a supply deal with the United Kingdom’s 3D Bio-Tissues that could slash the cost of its cultivated beef by 30%. Price remains the biggest hurdle for consumer adoption in South Korea, where surveys show most citizens are open to trying lab-grown meat but reluctant to pay a premium. […]
In Utah, Bucks N Bull Skulls is using bioplastic polylactic acid filament to 3-D print animal skulls for mounting antlers – an alternative that is decidedly less gross than pressure washing, acid baths, and beetle colonies for stripping skulls of dead flesh. The skulls take 15 to 50 hours to print, depending on the species […]
In the Netherlands, cultivated meat pioneer Meatable has failed to secure sufficient funding and is winding down operations. The company had been operating a 200-L bioreactor at a facility in Leiden. The announcement came from Agronomics, a Meatable investor, which said a review of strategic options concluded an “orderly wind-down” of the business was the […]
In Finland, sustainable acoustics products firm Aisti has received a €20 million (US$23.4 million) loan from the European Investment Bank to scale production of biobased panels in Finland. Made out of wood fiber, Aisti’s acoustic tiles are a sustainable alternative to traditional ceiling panels, which contain mineral fibers and release potentially harmful particles into indoor […]
In the Netherlands, dairy proteins startup Those Vegan Cowboys has raised €6.25 million (US$7.3 million) to bring animal-free casein to the US market in 2026. The protein is produced via precision fermentation using cells from Margaret, the company’s cow. Growing cells from Margaret has a much lower environmental footprint and is more humane that factory […]
