In India, polymer specialist Uhde Inventa Fischer has partnered with Praj Industries Ltd to offer an end-to-end offering for polylactic acid production. The two companies are leveraging their combined expertise in industrial biotechnology and chemical engineering to enhance PLA technology, ensuring efficient, cost-effective and sustainable production processes. “We see a perfect match of two world-leading […]
In the US, the Department of Health and Human Services and Food and Drug Administration have announced a series of measures to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the US food supply and agreed to fast-track review of renewable alternatives. According to a press statement, FDA will accelerate the review of calcium phosphate, Galdieria […]
In India, Piña Designs is helping to combat plastics waste by producing biodegradable hair ties made from pineapple fibers. The ties are durable, elastic, and comfortable, and won’t damage hair. They are produced in Jaipur using ethical labor practices and materials that would otherwise go to waste. “Our mission is simple,” according to Piña Designs. […]
In Nevada, Nature Coatings has received the first USDA BioPreferred product label for its black cosmetics pigment. Beauty brands and manufacturers can now use BioBlack Beauty in consumer products like eyeliners, mascara, and other cosmetics knowing the pigments are 100% biobased. “A USDA BioPreferred product label gives discerning consumers the verification they need to purchase […]
In South Korea, designers Chaewon Lee, Zay Kim, Jungmin Park have developed biodegradable urban habitats for butterflies. Dubbed EggNest, the 3D printed structures are made from eggshells and soil. Its rough surfaces help butterflies cling to it when it’s windy, and the curves of the design create little homes for butterflies to wait out cold […]
In Bali, architecture firm Archigods has submitted a luxury hotel design concept that embeds crushed pistachio shells in the building’s façade to create a “tactile, unexpected, and deeply earthy” visual feel in place of “sterile” concreate. The proposed design—dubbed Blooming Ring—would also heavily use bamboo and timber, in a nod to Balinese building norms. “The […]
In Japan, Asahi Group Japan has unveiled LIKE MILK, Japan’s first yeast-derived non-animal milk. Containing similar amounts of protein and calcium, LIKE MILK is free from 28 major allergens. It will be available nationwide in 2026. The creation of LIKE MILK is a key element of Asahi’s efforts to promote food diversity, particularly for individuals […]
In Luxembourg, molecular agriculture company Moolec Science SA and Bioceres Group Limited have announced an all-stock, business combination agreement. Subject to the terms and conditions of the BCA, several parties will transfer their respective holdings in Bioceres Group, Nutrecon LLC, and Gentle Technologies Corp, resulting in an enlarged corporate structure with Moolec as the parent […]
In Washington, DC, thinktank Federation of American Scientists has issued a statement encouraging outlining the strategic investments the Trump Administration should make to boost its bioeconomy and maintain the momentum it gained during Biden’s term. “With a new chapter ahead of us, the United States is presented with incredible challenges and opportunities in the face […]
In Scotland, Philip Lymbery, a journalist writing for The Scotsman has turned to his beloved pup Bruce to review Chick Bites dog treats, the first cultivated meat product to be approved for sale in the United Kingdom. The first of the offered treats, which were a “Gotcha Day” present for the 50% Rottweiler, 100% Good […]
