In Germany, chemicals giant BASF has partnered with International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. to accelerate the development of IFF’s Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ technology platform and create enzyme technologies for fabric, dish and personal care and industrial cleaning applications. The agreement will focus on innovative enzyme systems and biobased polymers, enabling customers to achieve superior performance […]
In the United Arab Emirates, precision fermentation firms Vivici and The Every Company and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office have partnered to evaluate the potential of scaling production of animal-free dairy and egg proteins. The public-private partnership will jointly consider a 4 million liter per year facility operating using Vivici and The Every Company process […]
In Germany, Symrise has made an undisclosed equity investment in Cellibre, a San Diego-based company specializing in sustainable biomanufacturing. By partnering with Cellibre, Symrise gains preferred access to proprietary, fermentation-based technology, enabling scalable production of high-value ingredients across food, beverage, cosmetics, and nutraceutical sectors. “Since 2017, we have been led by the belief that biology […]
In South Korea, global elastane leader Hyosung TNC and Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of regenerated cellulosic fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, have partnered to launch a yoga fabric collection that blends certified low-impact, renewable fibers with performance designed for modern movement. The new collection will make its debut at Performance Days […]
In Prague, Kibardin Design has created a sneaker concept out of recycled egg cartons. Dubbed Egg Box Sneakers, the design project combines art, fashion and design and “examines how everyday waste materials can be reinterpreted into new functional and cultural forms,” according to Design Boom. “The project reflects a method of working grounded in transformation, […]
In Sydney, Australia, a new Pier Pavilion designed by Besley & Spresser has been built using waste rock oyster shells. Comprising a “striking landscape roof,” the pavilion finds a use for the city’s bustling seafood industry. The shells impart a “subtle, pearly sheen” and demonstrate the potential for eco-friendly materials in city planning. According to […]
In France, fragrance and beauty ingredient maker Givaudan has opened a new White Biotechnology Innovation Centre in Toulouse. The facility will accelerate development of biobased beauty ingredients and feature cutting-edge laboratories that consolidate Givaudan’s expertise in white biotechnology, including a dedicated fermentation lab and biocatalysis development area. New scientific concepts can be efficiently scaled up […]
In France, cultivated meat company Gourmey has acquired Vital Meat and formed a new entity called PARIMA. The merger combines Gourmey’s production platform—known for its cultivated duck and cost-efficient processes—with Vital Meat’s poultry cell-line technology, developed from decades of avian cell research at Groupe Grimaud. PARIMA now holds nine regulatory filings across major global markets […]
In Japan, 100% biobased super absorbent polymers startup EF Polymer K.K. has raised $17.8 million in a Series B financing. EF Polymer has reached global sales of 500 tons and has repurposed over 5,000 tons of agricultural waste. The company is currently running demonstration projects in drought-prone areas including France, Spain, Italy, and Portugal. Applications […]
In Belgium, Syensqo has introduced a new biobased polymer technology that enables fabric softeners to deliver long-lasting fragrance and softness benefits. Dubbed Easysoft PA, the additive also enables formulators to respond to consumer demands while capturing opportunities for premiumization. According to Syensqo, fragrance is the top purchase driver in fabric care, shaping consumer loyalty and […]
