Lactips’ milk-based thermoplastic begins pilot distribution
In France and the Nordic Countries, IMCD Group has begun distributing Lactips’ milk protein-based thermoplastic pellets. Lactips’ proteins are water-soluble, 100% biobased and fully...
Mexican students win grant for mushroom-based packaging
In Mexico, a group of students at ITESO University has been awarded a small business grant by FedEx Mexico for a packaging substitute made...
Engineering students finding international success with paper-pen startup
In Southern India, two entrepreneurs have established a startup to produce paper-based pens, some of which include tree seeds that germinate as the pen...
Cannabis and hemp giant acquires Saskatoon plant-based ingredient firm
In Canada, cannabis and hemp major Canopy Growth Corporation has acquired KeyLeaf Life Sciences, a plant-based ingredient extractor based in Saskatoon, for an undisclosed...
ORNL researchers develop self-healing elastomeric material from lignin
In Tennessee, researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a self-healing elastomer from lignin.
The work, led by Amit Naskar, used acetonitrile to extract...
North Dakota State University to join CB2 bioplastics university network
North Dakota State University has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant and will become among the university locations for the Center for Bioplastics...
Kobe University now home to global BioFoundry
In Singapore, a Global BioFoundry Alliance has been created to provide synthetic biology tools and advance the bioeconomy.
Cofounded in May by NUS Synthetic Biology...
Swedish researchers made 3D printer ink from wood
In Sweden, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have created a 3D printer ink made from wood.
Professor Paul Gatenholm led the work at Chalmers’...
Biotech crop coating could reduce or replace toxic farming methods
In New Zealand, an associate professor at University of Canterbury has used biotechnology to produce a non-toxic, biodegradable coating that can be used to...
Tyson jumps deeper into Alt Protein, launches Raised & Rooted Brand
In Arkansas, Tyson Foods introduced the company’s first plant-based and blended products, along with its new Raised & Rooted brand. The initiative makes Tyson Foods the...