In the world of freight, how you look at the time-energy-emissions equation kinds depends on what you’re hauling. It’s the banana problem. Taking 20+ days to sail from Jamaica to Florida is a great example of low-energy, low-emission travel, but it doesn’t work for bananas unless you have refrigeration on board, which defeats the point. […]
Like one of the longest-running, live-action American series on TV, Bonanza, there is a biofuels bonanza going on right now but this time in the shipping and bunkering sector. From horses and western trails to ships and biofuel trials, comes the latest news from Ocean Network Express on their latest successful third trial of biofuel […]
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The bioeconomy is up and roaring with lion burgers and tiger tacos, but don’t worry, no animals are actually killed for the exotic meat. It’s Primeval Foods lab-grown, cultivated exotic meats that people would otherwise not get to consume. And if that’s not fun enough for you, check out Mattel’s new biobased, carbon neutral toys […]
By Dieter Bockey, Head of Division, UFOP Special to The Digest The Black Sea region is of great importance for the global supply of agricultural commodities such as wheat, maize, sunflower, rapeseed and soya. The war in Ukraine affects important agricultural markets; this is reflected in the rise in quotations and has an impact on […]
Pierre Poitras, Technical Consultant at Conidia Bioscience, looks at how the increased percentage of biofuels can raise the cost of fuel as well as leave it susceptible to microbes. The analysis is based on the white paper Protecting equipment from microbial contamination when changing fuel chemistry We live in a world where we simply must […]
Hot hydrogen news hit the past few days with grocery store chain Lidl opening the first logistics platform in Europe to use renewable green hydrogen, thanks to its partners Lhyfe and Plug Power. Plus news from the Netherlands that Minister Harbers of Infrastructure and Public Works officially gave the starting signal for the construction of […]
It’s quite a mish-mash in this week’s Top 8 Innovations starting with Frito-Lay’s biobased packaging that will also be quieter than the original packaging making it easier than ever to sneak those snacks in at the movies or for those midnight munchies. Then we’ve got seaweed-based tampons, repurposed coffee ground oils for personal care products, […]
In Iowa, Renewable Energy Group introduced its EnDura Fuels line of renewable fuels solutions. This branded product launch supports Renewable Energy Group’s ongoing efforts to help the transport industry meet its sustainability and business growth objectives, while strengthening the Company’s position in the marketplace. The EnDura Fuels line consists of five bio-based diesel fuels including […]
It has been a long winter in the bioeconomy, companies and technologies laboring to convert promise into production, and unlock agricultural surplus to make sustainable energy and materials. Now the bioeconomy’s hour has arrived. Perhaps it was COVID, when biotechnology produced vaccines in record time. Perhaps it was the supply-chain crisis that come with […]
