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 […]
In Ontario, renewable chemicals company EcoSynthetix has received a repeat purchase order from a leading global pulp manufacturer for its proprietary strength aid, SurfLock™. The purchase order represents approximately $800,000 worth of the material for immediate delivery, with additional orders expected in the second half of 2025. “This new order from our key strategic account […]
Once, “Made in Japan” meant cheap. Post‑war trinkets and tinny radios. Disposable goods from a defeated nation. Today, it means something else entirely: precision, patience, and enduring quality — a symbol of how a fallen power can reforge itself through discipline. And now, in an irony almost Wagnerian, that same label carries the banner for […]
In New York, Caroline Zimbalist, a fashion designer known for turning kitchen ingredients into couture, has gained acclaim for creating a seaweed-based dress worn by pop star Chappell Roan. Zimbalist’s designs are crafted from biodegradable materials like corn starch and seaweed-derived thickeners, which she molds into decorative elements before stitching them into custom garments. Though […]
In the Netherlands, juice solutions specialist Pradalim is branching out into the vibrant world of natural food colorants, unveiling two new product lines designed to meet the growing demand for clean-label, plant-based ingredients. The company’s latest innovation includes the VivaPro and NaturaPro ranges, both crafted to deliver bold, stable colors across a wide spectrum of […]
