In California, T Bros Oil & Gas Co. announced the grand opening of its state-of-the-art bulk renewable diesel depot in Barstow, California, set for Summer 2025. This cutting-edge facility marks a transformative step for sustainable logistics and economic growth within the vital Southern California transportation corridor, reinforcing Barstow’s pivotal role in the region’s supply chain. […]
In California, MeliBio, a pioneer in bee-free food, has been acquired by Switzerland-based foodtech FoodYoung Labs for an undisclosed sum. MeliBio has earned global recognition as the creator of the world’s first plant-based honey, Mellody, which debuted at “buzzy”—and Michelin-star rated—Manhattan restaurant Eleven Madison Park. The deal includes MeliBio’s Mellody brand and its “Generation 1” […]
In California, a foodtech startup has reported progress scaling the production of cocoa using cellular agriculture. According to Green Queen, California Cultured has advanced from growing cocoa cells in a bench shake flask to growing them in bioreactors, with help from collaboration partner Pow.Bio. Founded in 2020, California Cultured isolates cocoa plant cells with the […]
In California, synthetic biology firm Amyris and food ingredient solutions firm Ingredion Incorporated have agreed to “wind down” their RealSweet joint venture. Formed in 2021, the JV focused on producing and commercializing fermented Reb M, a zero-calorie, high-intensity sweetener derived from stevia. As part of the agreement, Amyris will assume 100% ownership of the Precision […]
In California, prebiotic Earth was a harsh and unstable environment, characterized by intense heat, active volcanoes and little atmosphere. How, then, did the molecular building blocks of life first form? Among chemists, it’s widely thought that one of these building blocks—a sugar known as ribose, which forms the backbone of RNA—was produced spontaneously. But a […]
In California, prebiotic Earth was a harsh and unstable environment, characterized by intense heat, active volcanoes and little atmosphere. How, then, did the molecular building blocks of life first form? Among chemists, it’s widely thought that one of these building blocks—a sugar known as ribose, which forms the backbone of RNA—was produced spontaneously. But a […]
In California, the Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit (ABPDU) at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has helped over 90 companies scale up innovative biotechnologies, advancing them from the lab to commercial relevance. Now, the ABPDU will be enhancing its efforts to rapidly bring biomanufacturing processes to scale, thanks to a $1.5 million gift […]
In California, Transcarton has launched a Kickstarter campaign for BoilMate—the world’s first fire-safe, compostable paper bowl engineered for instant cooking. BoilMate combines FDA-approved corn fiber with a 304-grade stainless steel rack to create a single-sheet, glue-free container that withstands direct flame. Simply unfold the bowl, pour in water or broth, and place it over an […]
In California, FedEx announced an agreement with Neste, securing more than three million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for delivery at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the world’s largest express cargo airline. Through this agreement, FedEx has purchased blended fuel from Neste, to include a minimum of 30% neat Neste MY Sustainable […]
In California, biotech-based material firm GOZEN has announced a leadership transition as it scales up commercial operations. Founder and former CEO Ece Gözen will now serve as Chief Innovation Officer and Creative Director, while textile industry veteran Dr. Sedef Uncu Aki is stepping in as the company’s new CEO. Dr. Uncu Aki, who joined GOZEN […]
