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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In Maryland. Atlantic Biomass signed a Letter of Intent with Bionoid, with the aim of producing commercial quantities of sustainable aviation fuels from residual hemp biomass. The parties noted that this agreement will lead to the production of SAF and other bioproducts from up to 190,000 tons of annual residual hemp biomass harvests. The first […]
In Canada, good natured Products, a specialist in plant-based products, announced it has formally signed a multi-year commercial contract with a large U.S. food producer. The Canadian firm noted that the contract outlines a three-year agreement under which good natured will supply the customer with multiple packaging designs using Bio-PET-based material and recycled content being […]
