In the Netherlands, biobased ingredients company Relement has secured an investment of €5.4 million (US$6.43 million) from investors KIKK Capital, Yield Lab Europe, Brabant Development Agency, TNO Ventures, and Relement Management. The funding consists of both new equity and conversion of existing loan agreements and will be used to scale up production of Relement’ first […]
In Denmark, Octarine Bio has raised €5 million ($5.8 million) to commercially launch its precision-fermented pigments for food, textiles, and personal care. Specifically, the funds will be used for industrial-scale validation and commercial rollout PurePalette, which is expected this year. Co-founder and CEO Nethaji Gallage told Green Queen Octarine Bio’s pigments are the only fully […]
In India, Starbucks is now offering a protein-packed cold foam made of biofermented yeast. Developed by SuperYou, the foam adds 11-18 grams of protein and is available in flavors banana, chocolate, and vanilla flavors. “Wellness today is about everyday choices that feel achievable,” Sushant Dash, CEO of Tata Starbucks, told BW Retail World, as reported […]
In Texas, a federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on cultivated meat, allowing the case to proceed. Upside Foods and Wildtype, two food‑tech startups, sued Texas in September, arguing the ban violates the dormant Commerce Clause, which limits states from interfering with interstate commerce. Both companies have already received […]
In Nebraska, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R) and Chris Coons (DE) have introduced the Renewable Chemicals Act, which would provide a targeted, short-term tax credit for qualifying renewable chemicals or an investment tax credit for renewable chemical production facilities. The bill would incentivize the development of additional markets for Nebraska farmers and create chemical industry […]
In New York, an industrial designer and researcher affiliated with Parsons School of Design has created an 8-gigabyte hard drive out of mushrooms. “Soft Drive,” created by Sree Krishna Pillarisetti, is a portable drive with a case made of mycelium, hemp, and the bioplastic polylactic acid. This see-through case protects a memory card and heat […]
In Australia, researchers at Deakin University have created a biodegradable plastic from avocado peels, stale bread, and sago palm starch. The material, which is detailed in the journal Matter, can be used in food packaging, and biomedical and environmental applications. “This method leverages underutilized waste materials, offering a cost-effective and environment-friendly alternative to conventional bioplastics,” […]
In Switzerland, biobased plastics company Vioneo has announced it is relocating its first planned project from Antwerp, Belgium to China. The company, which aims to convert biobased methanol into polyethylene and polypropylene, said relocating its first plant to China allows it to tap into a commercial-scale biobased methanol supply. “Our overall mission remains unchanged: scale […]
In Delaware, Covation Biomaterials LLC has agreed to sell its interest in Primient Covation LLC, the world’s largest producer of 100% biobased 1,3 propanediol. Following the transaction, Primient will continue to supply CovationBio with BioPDO under a long-term supply agreement for Covation’s production of partially biobased Sorona® polymer, which is used globally as a sustainable […]
In Illinois, biobased ethyl acetate producer Viridis has stopped construction of its first large-scale production plant. According to Chemical and Engineering News, work on the nearly completed Peoria site was halted by investor EIV Capital, which cited a declining market for biobased chemicals declined throughout 2025. Higher costs, particularly due to tariffs, also contributed to […]
