In Canada, cell-based dairy startup Opalia and dairy ingredient provider Hoogwegt have entered into a commercial agreement. Under the terms of the two-year deal, Opalia and Hoogwegt will jointly create the world’s first cell-based dairy products. The partnership will leverage Opalia’s proprietary technology with Hoogwegt’s dairy products and global markets expertise, covering more than130 countries […]
In California, Reborn Materials, a developer of enzyme-infused hybrid plastics designed to biodegrade effectively in natural environments, has partnered with AI analytics firm B2En to jointly create a “robust digital data infrastructure” capable of tracking the lifecycle of such plastics used in agricultural settings. This data ecosystem will facilitate the precise measurement, monitoring, and analysis […]
In Germany, an EU-funded project aims to create antimicrobial, biobased, and shelf-life-extending packaging for meat. Dubbed MATE4MEAT, the project is being led by Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV. The researchers will also evaluate the effectiveness of the various development stages under laboratory conditions and in real-life applications. The MATE4MEAT project is funded […]
In California, Starbucks is winding down a compostable cups trial following disappointing results. The fiber-based cups, which the coffee giant began trialing in West Hollywood in February, did not have the “functionality [to meet] customer needs,” a spokeperson told WeHo. The cups also required industrial composters, because of a bioplastic coating. The Cool Down also […]
In California, gas fermentation firm NovoNutrients has ceased operations and is looking for a buyer for its assets, citing difficulty securing sufficient funding. The company’s technology uses industrial carbon dioxide emissions, hydrogen and naturally occurring microbes to create high-grade proteins for human and animal consumption. According to AgFunder News, NovoNutrients’ former CEO David Tze said […]
In Canada, Mara Renewables has received US$9.1 million from S2G Investments to expand R&D and capacity for its algae-based omega‑3 DHA platform. The vital nutritional lipid is traditionally sourced from wild-caught fish, and demand globally far exceeds supply. Mara’s vertically integrated, precision fermentation platform is built to meet market needs while reducing strain on ocean […]
In New York, wholesaler One World Products has purchased Eco Bio Plastics for $600,000. Based in Midland, Michigan, Eco Bio Plastics manufactures bioplastics for use in packaging, auto parts, and consumer products like single-use utensils. One World Products intends to expand Eco Bio Plastics’ product range to reusable logistics applications. The acquired company will be […]
In New York, flavors and fragrances giant IFF has launched ENVIROCAP™, its newest sustainable scent delivery system for fabric care applications. The proprietary biopolymer delivers long-lasting fragrance while reducing environmental impact. According to IFF, consumers are increasingly seeking sustainable choices and expect brands to take responsibility for designing products with the environment in mind. ENVIROCAP™ […]
In Japan, researchers at Shinshu University have found that bioplastic poly(d-lactate-co-3-hydroxybutyrate) lost over 80% of its mass in just 13 months when submerged deep in the ocean. The real-world test establishes LAHB as a more biodegradable plastic than leading bioplastic polylactic acid. According to the OECD’s Global Plastics Outlook, about 353 million metric tons of […]
In Belgium, C-biotech has developed materials from hemp-fiber skins and mycelium for modular construction applications. The company’s sandwich panels feature skins made of C-hemp – C-biotech’s hemp and natural binders composite that is rigid; satin-finished; and UV-, moisture-, fire- and abrasion-resistant –surrounding a mycelium core. Each panel is also carbon-negative, removing approximately 7.6 kg of […]
