IFF and Kemira form biobased materials joint venture
In New York, specialty chemical companies IFF and Kemira have formed a joint venture to produce biobased materials at commercial scale production.
Dubbed Alpha...
Bioplastics get the glam treatment from Mo. Na Gems
In New York, jewelry brand Mo.Na Gems is using potato starch-based plastics to mimic gemstones and, reportedly, gaining a following in the New York...
GreenLab and Shiru sign plant-based protein pact
In California, Shiru, an AI-powered ingredient discovery firm, and GreenLab, a pioneer in plant-based protein expression, have partnered to commercialize novel food proteins using...
Australia’s Ecopha eyes pongamia tree for bioplastics
In Australia, startup Ecopha is pioneering the use of pongamia oil from a tree native to Australia, India and Southeast Asia to produce the...
Nova Farms and BioBond partner on biobased coating for food safety
In Arizona, Nova Farms has collaborated with BioBond Adhesives to implement a biobased protective coating in its Phoenix, Arizona, food processing facility. Made from...
Target to sell Dropps biobased laundry detergent pods
In Pennsylvania, Dropps, a certified B Corporation and leader in sustainable home care products, has launched its biobased 4-in-1 Plus Oxi Power Laundry Detergent...
From pods to peanuts: Eating potato-based packing material is latest TikTok trend
In the UK, health officials are warning people not to take part in the latest viral TikTok trend: eating potato starch-based packing peanuts used...
Natural Products Canada hands out $1.7 million to bioeconomy companies
In Prince Edward Island, Natural Products Canada has invested $1.7 million in several Canadian bioeconomy companies that represent “highly innovative biobased and natural products.”
ALT-PRO...
Amsterdam’s Photanol files for bankruptcy
In the Netherlands, Photanol BV, a biotech company with CO2-to-chemical conversion, has filed for bankruptcy, citing difficulty raising funds.
A key industrial partner exited...
Green Science Alliance unveils biobased plasticizer
In Japan, Green Science Alliance has developed a biobased and biodegradable plasticizer from waste cooking oil and plant-based ingredients.
The breakthrough addresses environmental concerns...