Sumitomo Chemical produces engineering plastic from biomass
In Japan, Sumitomo Chemical has successfully developed technology to produce liquid crystal polymer from a monomer derived from biomass materials.
LCP is a type...
Ecohelix secures grant for biobased packaging material project
In Sweden, a biotechnology company working to develop a biobased heat seal coating solution for packaging applications has received a €2.2 million (US$2.5 million)...
Bioplastic could make drink spiking a thing of the past
In Canada, researchers at the University of British Columbia have invented a drink stirrer with a bioplastic tip that can detect whether a drink...
Nestlé gives cheese packaging a cheesy origin story
In Panama, food and beverage multinational Nestlé and advertising firm Ogilvy Colombia have introduced a biodegradable cheese wrapper made from whey, a cheesemaking byproduct....
Construction of AgroRenew bioplastics plant may be delayed due to tariffs
In Indiana, bioplastics producer AgroRenew has told WIBQ that its previously announced production plant in Vincennes could be delayed due to tariffs. The company said...
Thierry Fournier appointed CEO of Roquette
In France, plant-based ingredients firm Roquette has named Thierry Fournier as its new CEO, effective July 18, 2025.
Fournier is currently the CEO of the...
Japan’s bitBiome taps unnamed CMO for supply
In Japan, biotechnology firm bitBiome has partnered with an unnamed CMO for the manufacturing and supply of its enzymes, proteins and ingredients.
bitBiome’s platform...
Birdaid biodegradable bird bandage concept introduced by South Korean designers
In South Korea, designers Zay Kim, Chaewon Lee, and Jungmin Park have created a biodegradable splint concept for birds injured in urban environments.
Dubbed...
Amyris and Ingredion halt stevia sweetener joint venture
In California, synthetic biology firm Amyris and food ingredient solutions firm Ingredion Incorporated have agreed to “wind down” their RealSweet joint venture.
Formed in...
phade PHA-lined paper cups now available at Walmart
In Atlanta, paper cups lined with polyhydroxyalkanoate biopolymer are available at Walmart for the first time.
Manufactured by WinCup, Inc. and sold under the...