Canadian student converts potato and lobster waste into bioplastic

In Canada, a recent graduate of University of Prince Edward Island’s School of Sustainable Design Engineering has developed a bioplastic using potato starch and...

Biobased polyester breakthrough could improve production rates

In Japan, researchers at the Toyohashi University of Technology have developed a method to producing a new lactic acid-based polyester with an alternating arrangement...

Ontario helps fund biorefinery

In Ontario, the provincial government is supporting Comet Biorefining’s plans to build a production plant to make ingredients for food and beverage, animal nutrition...

IFF doubles down on naturals with $7.1-billion acquisition of Frutarom

In New York, International Flavors & Fragrances has agreed to acquire Tel Aviv’s Frutarom in a deal worth $7.1 billion. IFF says acquisition will establish...

Danish researchers look to harness bioluminescent algae to light cities

In Denmark, two researchers at the Technical University of Denmark are working to understand algae’s bioluminescent pathway with the hopes of using the material...

Total Corbion launches PLA with high heat resistance

In the Netherlands, polylactic acid producer Total Corbion has launched a stereocomplex PLA reinforced with glass fiber for use in a broad range of...

Organic milk brand taps SIG for biobased cartons

In Germany, dairy firm Arla Foods will use SIG’s plant-based packaging, SIGnature pack, in its line of organic milk. SIGnature packaging is made from 77%...

Grape expectations: Finding new uses for wine waste

In Nebraska, researchers are looking to repurpose grape waste left over from the wine-making process. About 20% of the grape material—including the seed, stalk, and...

Arizona researchers find biobased solution for safer melons

In Arizona, scientists have received a $610,000 grant to extend their research efforts in food safety. Sadhana Ravishankar, associate professor in the University of...

DuPont, ADM cut the ribbon on FDME pilot plant

In Illinois, DuPont Industrial Biosciences and Archer Daniels Midland have opened their joint pilot plant for producing furan dicarboxylic methyl ester. Made from fructose, FDME...

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