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...
“Mush-room” for data: Parsons grad Pillarisetti makes 8 gig hard drive out mycelium
In New York, an industrial designer and researcher affiliated with Parsons School of Design has created an 8-gigabyte hard drive out of mushrooms.
“Soft...
Deakin University researchers convert food waste into bioplastic
In Australia, researchers at Deakin University have created a biodegradable plastic from avocado peels, stale bread, and sago palm starch.
The material, which is...
Vioneo moves first bioplastics project from Antwerp to China
In Switzerland, biobased plastics company Vioneo has announced it is relocating its first planned project from Antwerp, Belgium to China.
The company, which aims...
Covation sells BioPDO unit to focus on bioPTMEG
In Delaware, Covation Biomaterials LLC has agreed to sell its interest in Primient Covation LLC, the world's largest producer of 100% biobased 1,3 propanediol....
Viridis halts construction on Illinois biobased ethyl acetate plant
In Illinois, biobased ethyl acetate producer Viridis has stopped construction of its first large-scale production plant.
According to Chemical and Engineering News, work on...
Mercedes unveils vegan-interior SUV at CES
In Nevada, Mercedes-Benz has showcased a new, vegan-interior GLC electronic SUV at the recent CES technology trade show in Las Vegas.
Vegan materials were...
Futerro files permits for French PLA site
In France, biobased chemicals maker Futerro has requested the relevant permits for its planned lactic acid and polylactic acid plant in France.
The plant, which...
Gluten-sensitive crowd should be wary of biodegradable tableware
In Spain, researchers at University of Seville have found that biodegradable tableware made from wheat straw or bran can trigger reactions in gluten-sensitive individuals....