Parent company of Gucci and Balenciaga joins Spiber’s biosphere textile recycling project
In Japan, Kering, the French multinational behind Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen have joined a circular textile initiative launched by protein...
Compass Minerals Plant Nutrition, Marrone Bio ink plant health pact
In Kansas, Compass Minerals Plant Nutrition has partnered with Marrone Bio Innovations to develop specialty plant nutrient products enhanced with microorganisms. The goal is...
Plant-based credit card plants a tree for every purchase
In California, a new credit card will help combat the climate crisis by planting a tree every time you shop.
With every purchase on the...
Givaudan launches fermentation-based retinol
In Switzerland, specialty chemicals maker Givaudan has introduced RetiLife™, the first 100% naturally sourced retinol for use in anti-aging cosmetic products.
The retinol is...
Fungi funds: Ecovative raises $30 million for mushroom-based products
In New York, mycelium materials company Ecovative Design has raised $30 million in a Series E financing.
Half of the funds will be used...
Neste, VTT sign biobased economy R&D pact
In Finland, Neste and VTT have signed a cooperation agreement to advance biobased and circular economy R&D and infrastructure.
The terms specifically provide VTT access...
Lallemand acquires Evolve for $24 million
In Canada, yeast-based ingredients maker Lallemand has acquired Evolva, a biotech firm based in Switzerland.
The acquisition by Lallemand subsidiary Danstar Ferment AG is...
Popular cosmetics applicator gets a green makeover
In Pennsylvania, a blockbuster beauty product for applying flawless foundation is set to launch a plant-based version. Beautyblender, a now-ubiquitous egg-shaped sponge introduced by...
Personal care giant Unilever taps Bio-on for biodegradable microbeads
In Rome, Unilever and Bio-on have partnered to develop personal care products that boast a smaller—or even nonexistent—environmental impact.
The partnership will leverage Bio-on’s technology...
Hit the gym in biobased spandex from South Korea’s Hyosung
In South Korea, Hyosung TNC says it is has produced biobased spandex using corn as feedstock. Dubbed creora, the material emits 23% less carbon...