Groupe Berkem acquires vegetable oil producer Biopress
In France, Groupe Berkem has completed the acquisition of Biopress, a producer of 100% natural vegetable oils and proteins.
Based in Tonneins (Lot-et-Garonne), Biopress is...
Coconuts and lemons might hold key to efficient heating and cooling
In Sweden, a team at KTH Royal Institute of Technology has developed a construction material from coconuts, lemons, and modified wood that can help...
Shareholders approve Novozymes-Chr. Hansen merger
In Denmark, shareholders of both Novozymes and Chr. Hansen have approved the previously announced merger of the biosolutions leaders in a deal that “unleash...
adidas launches sugarcane foam slides
In Germany, sneaker and sportswear brand adidas has launched a renewable version of its popular adiFOM Adilette slides.
The slip-ons feature the black and...
Bioplastics maker Danimer Scientific announces $130-million term loan
In Georgia, Danimer Scientific, Inc. has closed a new $130-million senior secured term loan that “significantly improves its near-term liquidity position, and enables it...
Stora Enso and Kolon Industries partner on biobased FDCA
In Sweden, Stora Enso and Kolon Industries have signed a Joint Development Agreement to develop biobased polyesters and downstream applications, as well as renewable...
Hyosung looks to Origin Materials to advance biobased batteries, auto parts and apparel
In California, Hyosung Materials has signed a reservation agreement to source biobased materials from Origin Materials for use in batteries, automotive parts, and apparel....
Pig poop pavement project wins grant
In Illinois, a project looking to convert pig manure and food waste into biobased binding material for road construction and roofing shingles has won...
Food waste-to-bioplastics startup TripleW raises $16.5 million
In Israel, lactic acid and polylactic acid startup TripleW has raised $16.5 million to advance the several food waste upgrade projects it has in...
“Unburritable” idea: Chipotle invests in cultivated oil startup Zero Acre Farms
In California, Chipotle has invested in cultivated oil startup Zero Acre Farms. The fast-casual burrito chain hopes the funds will advance alternatives to deforestation-linked...