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MycoTechnology, Adorvia Biotechnology partner on sugar reduction solution

MycoTechnology, Adorvia Biotechnology partner on sugar reduction solution

July 20, 2026 |

In Colorado, fungal fermentation firm MycoTechnology and stevia supplier Adorvia Biotechnology are collaborating to help food and beverage manufacturers create better-tasting, lower-sugar products.  The partnership pairs MycoTechnology’s innovation, Zukora™ Honey Truffle Sweet Protein, with Adorvia’s proprietary Reb M stevia, giving formulators a new tool for natural sugar reduction and optimized, low-calorie and no calorie sweetener […]

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Dyadic unveils new industrial enzyme program

Dyadic unveils new industrial enzyme program

July 20, 2026 |

In Florida, biotechnology company Dyadic International has expanded its bio-industrial pipeline with a new proprietary enzyme program focused on advanced cellulose processing. The initiative builds on the commercialization of EN3ZYME™, Dyadic’s first proprietary bio-industrial enzyme product developed in collaboration with Fermbox Bio. The new program leverages Dyadic’s Dapibus™ microbial expression platform to develop enzymes for […]

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NSF-funded BRIDGES initiative targets biobased manufacturing growth

NSF-funded BRIDGES initiative targets biobased manufacturing growth

July 20, 2026 |

In Tennessee, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and its partners have secured up to $160 million over 10 years from the National Science Foundation to launch the BRIDGES Engine, a biobased manufacturing initiative focused on economic growth in Tennessee and Alabama. One of 12 winners in NSF’s Regional Innovation Engines competition, BRIDGES will transform underused […]

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Spain’s BZERO raises $1.7M to boost bioplastics production

Spain’s BZERO raises $1.7M to boost bioplastics production

July 20, 2026 |

In Spain, a company developing bioplastics from renewable resources, including agricultural residues and algae, has raised €1.5 million (US$1.7 million) in seed funding. BZERO’s thermoplastic starch technology produces home-compostable films as thin as seven microns while maintaining mechanical properties comparable to conventional plastics.   “The plastic transition only works if bio-based alternatives can compete on cost, […]

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Fungi funds: Visibuilt raises $3.8M for mycelium-based binders

Fungi funds: Visibuilt raises $3.8M for mycelium-based binders

July 13, 2026 |

In Denmark, biotech startup developing mycelium-based construction binders has raised €3.34 million (US$3.82 million) in seed funding to support scale-up and market development. Dubbed Visibuilt, the company was founded in 2022 by Line Kloster Pedersen and Oleksii Rebrov. They call the product visiBINDER.  The round was co-led by EIFO and Unconventional Ventures.  Proptechfonden also participated, […]

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Algenesis wins ACS Green Chemistry Challenge Award for biobased polyurethane

Algenesis wins ACS Green Chemistry Challenge Award for biobased polyurethane

July 13, 2026 |

In California, Algenesis Labs has received the 2026 ACS Green Chemistry Challenge Award in the Small Business category for its Soleic® family of plant-based, fully biodegradable polyurethane materials.  One of the most prestigious recognitions in sustainable chemistry, the ACS Green Chemistry Challenge Award honors technologies that advance green chemistry principles to benefit human health and […]

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A better bond: BindEthics scaling formaldehyde-free resin alternative

A better bond: BindEthics scaling formaldehyde-free resin alternative

July 13, 2026 |

In the United Kingdom, biobased adhesives maker BindEthics has begun scaling production of its first product, Ecohesive. BindEthics developed Ecohesive to replace formaldehyde-based resins in construction and furniture. Formaldehyde-based resins are widely used but release formaldehyde gas over time, contributing to indoor air pollution and posing health risks.  The company is advancing batches from 40 to […]

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CATL to help CarbonScape scale wood-based graphite   

CATL to help CarbonScape scale wood-based graphite   

July 13, 2026 |

In New Zealand, CarbonScape has partnered with CATL, the world’s largest battery maker, to accelerate scale up of its wood-based battery-grade graphite. The deal also includes an investment that gives CATL and co-investor Lochpine Capital a combined 20% stake in CarbonScape, along with seats on the company’s board.  Graphite is the single largest raw material […]

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Covation debuts two new biobased fibers for textiles

Covation debuts two new biobased fibers for textiles

July 13, 2026 |

In Delaware, Covation Biomaterials has unveiled two new biobased innovations at this year’s Functional Fabric Fair, held recently in New York City.  Xatryx® bioPTMEG is a second-generation, biobased polyether glycol made from corncobs and is a drop-in replacement for traditional petroleum-based polytetramethylene ether glycol. Downstream customers can switch to Xatryx without process or production changes […]

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Novonesis, TurtleTree partner to scale lactoferrin

Novonesis, TurtleTree partner to scale lactoferrin

July 13, 2026 |

In Denmark, biosolutions giant Novonesis has entered into a development and commercialization pact with TurtleTree, an innovator in precision fermented ingredients such as lactoferrin LF+®. Simultaneously, Novonesis is making a minor investment in TurtleTree.  321Catalyst Ventures, the CVC-arm of Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. joins the investment. Lactoferrin is a protein naturally found in milk and is […]

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