CPL Aromas sign sustainable farming agreement
In Sri Lanka, CPL Aromas and Plant Lipids have signed a formal agreement to sustainably source essential oils from the nation’s farmers. The pact...
China XD Advances $357-million biocomposites plant
In China, China XD Plastics Company Limited says it has formally signed a land-use agreement with the People’s Government of Shunqing District, Nanchong City,...
Biobased Glue Flexes Mussels, Outperforms in Wet Bonding
In Indiana, Purdue University professors have created a biobased glue that outperforms commercial adhesives when bonding wood, Teflon, and polished aluminum in water.
Research lead...
The President has New, Pineapple-Based Shoes
In the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte is rocking a sweet new pair of kicks made from a pineapple-based leather alternative.
The shoes were gifted to...
Spider Tie Will Set You Back
In California, Bolt Threads, a startup making spider silk via fermentation, has produced 50 limited edition ties made from its fabric.
Fashion-forward individuals can sign...
China Joins Natural Cleaning Products Trend
In the United Kingdom, Hull-based natural ingredient cleaning product maker Bio-D is seeing 30% growth internationally, with particularly keen interest from Chinese consumers.
Bio-D's naturally-derived...
Natural Products Core to Frutarom’s Growth Strategy
In Israel, flavors and fragrance major Frutarom says its push into natural ingredients, including those for the health, pigments, and cosmetics markets, is helping...
Lithuanian Researchers Develop Packaging that Biodegrades and Keeps Food Fresher
In Lithuania, Kaunas University of Technology researchers believe they have developed a biodegradable food packaging that will keep food fresher for longer—reducing food waste...
Dunlop Tires First to Use Liquid Farnesene Rubber
In Japan, Sumitomo Rubber Industries will use liquid farnesene rubber, a biobased performance-enhancing additive developed by Amyris and Kurarary, in its Dunlop-branded Winter Maxx...
Irish Researchers Look to Cut the Cost of Carbon Fiber Production
In Ireland, researchers at the University of Limerick are looking to cut the cost and carbon dioxide emissions associated with producing carbon fiber from...