In Iceland, researchers are developing a biodegradable, spider silk-based material that could eventually replace nylon thread in a range of applications. Led by five master’s students and one undergraduate student at the University of Iceland’s Life and Environmental Sciences program, the project is engineering the yeast Pichia pastoris to produce the silk produced by Darwin’s […]
In France, biobased carboxylic acids producer Afyren has resumed production at its AFYREN NEOXY plant at Carling-Saint-Avold after a successful technical shutdown in June. As part of the consolidation and performance improvement plan launched in 2025, Afyren scheduled a one-month technical shutdown in June 2026 to modify existing and install new equipment in the downstream […]
In Brazil, startup Fipo Biopellet is using Amazonian fruit waste to produce a renewable bioplastic that could help reduce the environmental impact of traditional plastics. Using seeds from tucumã, along with residues from açaí and cupuaçu, the company has developed a biocomposite that partially replaces fossil-based polymers while maintaining the strength and durability needed for industrial […]
In Detroit, four students from the College for Creative Studies have developed a biobased spray paint using upcycled food waste streams. Dubbed FlowState, the students presented the innovation at the Biodesign Challenge Summit, held recently at Parsons School of Design. The team was comprised of Maxim Van Duyne (MFA, Design for Sustainability), Abigail Carballo (BFA, Product […]
In France, cultivated meat company Parima has scaled production of its lab-grown duck to multi-metric tons—a feat the company says demonstrates the sector’s economic viability. The run was achieved in Sydney, Australia, using a 22,000 liter production line owned by cultivated meat producer Vow. Parima’s technology platform is built to remove the cost and complexity […]
In California, Biosphere, a company converting industrial CO2 and hydrogen into single cell protein for food and feed applications, has acquired NovoNutrients, a pioneer in gas fermentation, reactor design, and industrial bioprocess development. Financial terms were not disclosed. Biosphere’s UV sterilization platform replaces conventional steam-based sterilization, expanding the design space for high-performance bioreactors. The NovoNutrients […]
In California, UPSIDE Foods has submitted a $50 million stalking horse bid to acquire key U.S. assets of bankrupt cultivated meat company Believer Meats, according to North Carolina court filings. Believer Meats, formerly Future Meat Technologies, shut down operations last year and entered receivership after raising nearly $400 million from investors including major food industry […]
In San Francisco, cultivated seafood producer Wildtype has launched its first direct-to-consumer sales effort through a Kickstarter campaign offering cultivated salmon lox and a new skincare line derived from the same cell-cultivation process. The campaign, which went live on June 30, has raised more than $62,000 toward a $75,000 goal with several weeks remaining. It […]
In Finland, Kyrö Distillery has chosen circular, biobased foam packaging for an upcoming whisky-tasting set inspired by the hit HBO series Game of Thrones. Founded in 2022, Woamy is an Aalto University spin-out and operates a production line in Espoo. The foam is made from cellulose, wood waste, and agricultural waste. “Woamy was chosen because of […]
In Virginia, ubiquitous color-coated chocolate candy M&M’s has made the switch to natural food dyes, in line with Make America Healthy Again goals, but are—for now—missing the blue and brown colors of its iconic six-color palette. Inc. reported that the company was unable to recreate the blue and brown colors for a reasonable cost. Alternatives […]
