Category: Food & Agriculture

National Sorghum Producers chairwoman says crop is vital to U.S. biofuel production

National Sorghum Producers chairwoman says crop is vital to U.S. biofuel production

December 8, 2024 |

In Missouri, Brownfield reported that the chairwoman of National Sorghum Producers, Amy France. said the group will continue to promote sorghum as an option to help meet biofuels production goals. France said that in terms of climate-friendly crops, sorghum ranks near the top. “As we look at 45Z tax credits for the ethanol world and […]

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Malaysia’s SAF target could take off by 2030, report finds

Malaysia’s SAF target could take off by 2030, report finds

December 8, 2024 |

In Malaysia, The Sun reported that Malaysia’s ambitious target to increase the domestic use of sustainable aviation fuel could begin by 2030, requiring about 42 million liters annually. A report by BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, noted that Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap has set an ambitious target, aiming for a 47% mandate by 2050, […]

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USDA Approves Covercress pennycress varietal among new batch of APHIS OK’s

USDA Approves Covercress pennycress varietal among new batch of APHIS OK’s

November 22, 2024 |

In Washington,  USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has given the green light to four new genetically modified (GM) plants, concluding they present no heightened plant pest risk compared to conventional crops. The four are: 1. Pennycress (CoverCress Inc.): This modified version boasts reduced levels of erucic acid, fiber, and glucosinolates in its […]

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ABLC Next 2023 announced – October 18-20 in San Francisco – Networking like Crazy for Net Zero

ABLC Next 2023 announced – October 18-20 in San Francisco – Networking like Crazy for Net Zero

June 4, 2023 |

In California, the Digest announced that the Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference on Next-Gen Projects & Technologies,  ABLC NEXT 2023, will take place at the Hotel Nikko in San Francisco, October 18-20, 2023, as the industry undertakes more Networking for Net Zero. More than 600 delegates and 100 speakers are expected from more than 400 companies […]

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Precision Fermentation Alliance launches

Precision Fermentation Alliance launches

March 3, 2023 |

In California, Perfect Day and other organizations have launched the  Precision Fermentation Alliance as a trade organization to champion precision fermentation as a trusted solution for a more resilient and sustainable food system. The founding members have aligned on the following goals: Promote understanding of precision fermentation technology. Establish global transparency around ingredients and foods […]

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Reps.Mace, Titus, and Sens. Lee, Booker, Paul, Warren, and Gillibrand Introduce Commodity Checkoff Programs reform bill

Reps.Mace, Titus, and Sens. Lee, Booker, Paul, Warren, and Gillibrand Introduce Commodity Checkoff Programs reform bill

March 2, 2023 |

In Washington, groups including Animal Wellness Action, the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM), and the National Dairy Producers Organization  applauded U.S. Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Dina Titus, D-Nev., and U.S. Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, Cory Booker, D-N.J., Rand Paul, R-Ky., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., for introducing the bicameral, bipartisan, Opportunities for […]

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Aimpas says its reactive extrusion pilot line is ready to produce bio-based nanomaterials for agricultural and food packaging solutions

Aimpas says its reactive extrusion pilot line is ready to produce bio-based nanomaterials for agricultural and food packaging solutions

December 15, 2022 |

In Spain, Aimplas said that the BIOMAC project is ready to offer its services to European small and medium enterprises, as well as Research Centers working in the field of bio-nanomaterials. The company noted that BIOMAC is a Horizon 2020 project fostering an Open Innovation Test Bed (OITB), a collaborative ecosystem where technologies and solutions […]

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The Cultivated B. plans large Ontario facility for cellular agriculture

The Cultivated B. plans large Ontario facility for cellular agriculture

November 1, 2022 |

In Ontario, The Cultivated B. is expanding its cellular agricultural operations with a 130,000-square-foot production facility and innovation hub in Burlington. The facility will develop and produce bioreactors from 500 mL to 25,000 L, photobioreactors, and high-precision devices for cellular agriculture and precision fermentation. The facility will enable other businesses to produce alternative proteins at […]

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Wild Earth eyes 2023 launch for cell-based pet food topper

Wild Earth eyes 2023 launch for cell-based pet food topper

November 1, 2022 |

In California, Wild Earth says it has developed a cell-based meat broth topper for dogs—creating a cruelty-free alternative for picky pooches and their sustainability-minded pet parents.  Set to debut in 2023, the topper will be the first cell-based meat product for the pet food industry. “Our pets’ environmental paw print accounts for 30% of meat […]

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Carlsberg Group targets net zero carbon emissions by 2040 as part of new ESG program

Carlsberg Group targets net zero carbon emissions by 2040 as part of new ESG program

August 18, 2022 |

In Denmark, the Carlsberg Group has announced the launch its new environmental, social and governance (ESG) program, which includes a roadmap to achieve net zero carbon emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. The new program, dubbed TTZAB is an evolution of the Group’s previous ESG program Together Towards ZERO (TTZ), which ha achieved […]

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