Avantium pushes back startup of Delfzijl plant
In the Netherlands, Avantium now expects startup of its furan dicarboxylic acid plant at Delfzijl to be complete by the middle of the year,...
Roof Rejuvenate earns BioPreferred label for roof shingle coating
In Florida, Roof Rejuvenate has achieved USDA BioPreferred Program Certification for its asphalt shingle restoration products featuring Colorbiotics.
Boasting 95% biobased content from a...
Northeast Forestry University team creates strong bioplastic from bamboo
In China, researchers at Northeast Forestry University have developed a new bioplastic from bamboo that combines renewability with durability and flexibility.
The team extracted...
A-list actor Adrien Brody joins biomaterial eyewear ad campaign for Lacoste
In Paris, preppy fashion brand Lacoste has tapped Adrien Brody – known for his Oscar-winning performances in The Pianist and The Brutalist – to...
Protein couture: Balenciaga taps AMSilk for biotech yarns
In Germany, AMSilk’s bioengineered silk protein yarns have made their debut in the Balenciaga Spring 2026 Collection.
The designs include a sharp-collared white shirt...
Sweet circuits: Scottish team creates circuit board out of chocolate, zinc
In Scotland, researchers at the University of Glasgow have demonstrated that circuit boards can be made out of chocolate.
Although the sweet treat is...
Guardpack taps Kelpi for seaweed satchet packaging
In the United Kingdom, Guardpack is testing material from seaweed-based bioplastics maker Kelpi for use in packaging satchets for wipes and liquids.
Kelpi’s seaweed-derived...
Relement raises €5.4M to scale biobased 3-methylphthalic anhydride
In the Netherlands, biobased ingredients company Relement has secured an investment of €5.4 million (US$6.43 million) from investors KIKK Capital, Yield Lab Europe, Brabant...
Octarine Bio raises €5 million, expects to launch biobased pigments in 2026
In Denmark, Octarine Bio has raised €5 million ($5.8 million) to commercially launch its precision-fermented pigments for food, textiles, and personal care.
Specifically, the funds...
Bipartisan bill aims to boost biomanufacturing
In Nebraska, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R) and Chris Coons (DE) have introduced the Renewable Chemicals Act, which would provide a targeted, short-term tax...