CJ Biomaterials and NatureWorks develop bioplastics for flexible packaging
In Massachusetts, CJ Biomaterials has unveiled two compounds made from polyhydroxyalkanoates and polylactic acid designed for blown, cast, and machine direction orientation film applications....
Archroma develops biobased water-repellant coating for outerwear
In Switzerland, specialty chemical company Archroma has unveiled a biobased, durable water repellent finish for outerwear and apparel fabrics that delivers rain and stain...
Bioplastic straws an unlikely savior for coral
In Florida, researchers have developed a novel solution to keeping young, vulnerable coral from being eaten by predatory fish: protective cages made from bioplastic...
Canadian rapper Drake photographed sporting biobased EVA slip ons from Kane
In Canada, “Hotline Bling” rapper Drake has been seen sporting pink biobased slip-on shoes designed by Kane.
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Spiber raises $65 million to scale brewed protein platform
In Japan, Spiber Inc. has completed a round of fundraising totaling over JPY 10 billion (US$65 million) to accelerate mass production of its Brewed...
Nordic Bioproducts Group, PTCC MCC form bio-PBS pact
In Finland, Nordic Bioproducts Group has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Thailand’s PTT MCC Biochem Company Limited to create new grades...
Solugen breaks ground on Minnesota biobased chemicals plant
In Marshall, Minnesota, Solugen has broken ground on a new biomanufacturing facility adjacent to an Archer Daniels Midland corn processing complex. The 500,000-square-foot Bioforge™...
Evonik creates Botanicals & Natural Actives segment
In Germany, Evonik has formed a new Botanicals & Natural Actives business segment to better meet the growing demand for botanical extracts and claim-substantiated...
Neste and Lotte Chemical sign biobased chemicals and plastics pact
In Finland, Neste and South Korean chemical company Lotte Chemical have partnered to replace fossil resources with renewable raw materials in the manufacturing of...
Liberation Labs raises $12.5 million
In the Isle of Man, cellular agriculture company Agronomics has invested $10 million in its portfolio company, Liberation Labs Holding, as part of a...