In New York, biotech fats developer C16 Biosciences has launched a precision-fermented cocoa butter. The natural fat is an essential ingredient in all types of chocolate, but the functional performance of traditionally produced cocoa butter is inconsistent. It is also subject to severe supply and price volatility. C16’s process uses aerobic precision fermentation and adaptive […]
In Japan, Mitsui Chemicals has announced a minority investment in bioplastics developer Materia Bioworks. Based in Ontario, Materia uses computational chemistry and AI to efficiently design and formulate sustainable materials, including bioplastics. The company’s Material Application Prediction System formulates and designs materials to meet target performance specifications, including thermal, mechanical, permeability and physical properties. AI […]
In Chicago, agribusiness giant ADM has invested more than $16 million in its Boone County, Kentucky facility to significantly expand production capacity for its Colors From Nature™ portfolio of naturally derived color solutions. ADM’s naturally derived color capabilities include proprietary products and technologies that help customers solve the complex formulation challenges related to natural color […]
In Boston, Ginkgo Bioworks and Acies Bio have partnered to accelerate the development and commercial production of proteins and enzymes using an engineered strain of Aspergillus niger, a food-safe fungus widely used in industry. Ginkgo has engineered the microbe to improve its performance in large-scale fermentation, including making it easier and less costly to grow, […]
In China, 3D printer filament manufacturer eSUN has launched PLA-Coffee, a filament made by incorporating dehydrated used coffee grounds into the bioplastic polylactic acid. According to coffee, cocoa, and tea trade magazine Comunicaffe International, the filament is trade named PLA-Coffee. In addition to a lower carbon footprint, PLA-Coffee also improves the visual quality of Fused […]
In the Netherlands, Keller Kitchens has won the prestigious Red Dot Design Award for its enduura® elba kitchen cabinet system, which uses biobased chipboard made with a tannin-based binder that is derived from tree bark and produced without added formaldehyde. The surface layer also incorporates renewable resources, with melamine resin produced largely using Dutch biogas. […]
In Georgia, a Suwanee-based pet care brand, has received United States Department of Agriculture-Certified Biobased Product status for its poop bag, training pad, and wipe product lines, with biobased content ranging from 41%-100%. The USDA Certified Biobased Product label is part of the federal BioPreferred Program, established under the 2002 Farm Bill and expanded under […]
In Delaware, Covation Biomaterials and global trend forecasting firm WGSN have released a report examining the material trends expected to shape the textile industry through 2027 and beyond. The report analyzes biobased functional fibers, market data, and consumer behavior to identify emerging opportunities in sustainable apparel development. According to Market Data Forecast, the global biobased […]
In the Netherlands, design studio Artefilo has unveiled a series of home objects made from biobased and reclaimed materials, including elephant grass blended with recycled plastic, reclaimed wood fibers, brick dust, and salvaged hospital cabinetry. Artefilo told Yanko Design that elephant grass and recycled plastic create ceramic-like surfaces without relying on virgin clay or new […]
In California, MOFT, a producer of laptop stands and phone accessories, has unveiled a new line of accessories based on a vegan leather produced from spent coffee grounds combined with waterborne, biobased polyurethane. Dubbed MOVAS-E Coffee Collection, available items include the laptop Carry Sleeve in a color that looks like it was “pulled straight from […]
