C16 Biosciences awarded Gates Foundation grant
In New York, C16 Biosciences has secured a $3.5 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to advance its fermentation platform for...
Solvay spin-off Syensqo invests in Bioeutectics
In Argentina, Syensqo’s venture capital fund has made an undisclosed investment in green solvents startup Bioeutectics. Founded in 2019 and based in Mendoza, Bioeutectics...
Kraton completes $35-million crude tall oil biorefinery upgrade
In Florida, Kraton Corporation, a producer of biobased products derived from pine wood pulping by-products, has completed a $35 million investment to upgrade its...
Vyld advances kelp-based tampon and algae diaper
In Germany, Vyld, a producer of biobased absorbent products, has raised a “seven-figure sum” to launch Kelpon, the world’s first tampon made from seaweed,...
Sensegen and Takasago partner on biotech-based fragrance
In California, biotech-enabled fragrance startup Sensegen has announced a strategic collaboration with flavor and fragrance giant Takasago. The pact will leverage Sensegen’s recent advances...
5 Gyres research finds gaps in bioplastics’ biodegradability claims
In California, environmental nonprofit the 5 Gyres has released findings questioning the biodegradability of certain bioplastics, including polylactic acid. The report, called Better Alternatives...
lululemon and Ford invest in ZymoChem
In California, biomanufacturing firm ZymoChem has closed a $21 million Series A to advance its first product to commercial scale. The round was led...
Web design: AMSilk and 21st.BIO partner to scale spider silk proteins
In Denmark, AMSilk has partnered with 21st.BIO to accelerate the production of advanced materials made from proteins based on spider silk.
Under the terms...
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...
Evonik starts up rhamnolipid plant in support of Unilever pact
In Slovakia, Evonik has manufactured the first volumes at its Slovenská Ľupča biobased rhamnolipids plant. The triple-digit million-euro facility will meet high demand for...