Nestlé opens packaging research center in Switzerland
In Switzerland, food and drink giant Nestlé has opened its Packaging Research Institute to accelerate its efforts to bring functional, safe and environmentally friendly...
Vans stays on-trend with vegan skater shoe line
In California, Vans has introduced a vegan line of its iconic skate shoe. Dubbed Eco Theory, the sneakers use natural rubber for soles, organic...
Birla Carbon, GranBio Technologies break through In Nanocellulose Dispersion Composite Masterbatch
In Georgia, Birla Carbon and GranBio Technologies introduced their patent-pending NDC rubber masterbatch for qualification by tire and rubber companies. The breakthrough in NDC...
Filipino entrepreneur pitches bamboo straws
In France, a Filipino entrepreneur was given the opportunity to pitch bamboo straws as part of the Startupper of the Year challenge.
Bambuhay Social Enterprise’s...
Chr. Hansen doubles down on microbial and fermentation platforms
In Denmark, food ingredients firm Chr. Hansen has announced a 2025 strategy that includes becoming a “differentiated bioscience leader” with a focus on its...
DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products invests in distribution ahead of propanediol expansion
In Tennessee, DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products has opened a new warehouse and distribution center for its Susterra and Zemea biobased propanediol.
The facility,...
Innovations in imbibing: Glenlivet introduces booze-filled seaweed pods
In Scotland, famed distillery Glenlivet has launched a “Capsule Collection” comprised of seaweed pods filled with scotch.
Each pod contains 23 mL of liquid, providing...
Itaconix and Nouryon terminate chelates deal
In the United Kingdom, Itaconix and chemical giant Nouryon have mutually agreed to terminate an agreement in which Nouryon exclusively distributes Itaconix’s biobased chelating...
ADM adds oilseed crush and glycerin refining capacities
In Brazil, agribusiness giant ADM is expanding its ability to supply renewable feedstocks by expanding its oilseed crush capacity at multiple facilities and acquiring...
3-D printed biopolymer could save planet’s embattled coral reefs
In the United Kingdom, researchers at the University of Cambridge have demonstrated that 3-D printed artificial coral made of biopolymers, hydrogels, and cellulose nanomaterials...