In California, Calysta and Marsapet have launched the first complete dog food featuring FeedKind Pet protein, a cultured protein fermented without using any arable land or animal ingredients. Dubbed MicroBell, the dry kibble is a vegan, grain free, and gluten free pet food with all the necessary amino acids to keep dogs healthy. It is […]
In California, a team at Stanford has developed a powerful yet low-energy way to trap atmospheric CO2 using heated minerals. Stanford University chemists have developed a practical and affordable way to permanently remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to combat global warming. Their new process uses heat to modify common minerals, turning them into […]
In California, Verde Bioresins has partnered with Mr. Chain, a leading U.S. manufacturer of plastic barrier chains, stanchions, and crowd-control solutions, to launch a line of plastic chains made from Verde’s biobased and biodegradable PolyEarthylene resins. Designed for seamless integration into existing manufacturing processes without additional investment, PolyEarthylene offers the same high-performance mechanical properties as […]
In California, sweet protein startup Oobli has partnered with Ingredion to accelerate access to affordable and healthier sweetener systems. Sweet proteins can be a foundational part of any combination of sweetener ingredients in food and beverages, including sodas, baked goods, yogurts, and candies, according to an Oobli press release. Sweet proteins can also be used […]
In California, TOUS les JOURS, a French-Asian bakery café chain, has begun rolling out plant-based plastic straws to store locations across the United States. The straws are made with PHACT™ PHA, which is produced by CJ Biomaterials, a leading producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate bioplastics. In addition to being made from a biobased material, the new straws […]
In California, in partnership with Catalina Express and Harbor Breeze Cruises, the Port of Los Angeles will soon begin emission-reduction technology demonstration projects for specialized harbor craft, thanks to a $31 million grant awarded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The project will involve testing and evaluation of two different harbor craft emission-reduction technologies, […]
In California, Daily Breeze reported The Port of Los Angeles announced a $31 million grant from the California Air Resources Board to demonstrate emission-reduction technologies on harbor craft, in collaboration with Catalina Express and Harbor Breeze Cruises. The project, named the Los Angeles Marine Emission Reduction project, includes replacing three older ferries operated by Catalina […]
In California, Verdagy has entered into a strategic partnership with Petron Scientech to use over 320 MW of Verdagy’s eDynamic electrolyzers to produce green hydrogen for integration into its first Biorefinery project for production of SAF and e-Methanol. The two companies are collaborating on several biorefinery projects to produce SAF, e-methanol and Bio-chemicals and polymers. “Petron […]
In California, fast-casual burrito chain Chipotle has expanded its Cultivate Next venture fund by $50 million. The fund, which now totals $100 million, focuses on early-stage investments in agriculture and restaurant supply chains. Notably, the fund has invested in Zero Acre Farms, a fermentation-based cooking oils startup. Chipotle is currently testing the use of Zero […]
In California, Corn Next has officially launched CornNext-17, a new bio-based material designed to combat the global plastic pollution crisis. Derived from renewable corn starch, CornNext-17 utilizes a patented fermentation-based process to create a fully biodegradable material. Unlike traditional plastics and bio-plastics such as PLA and PHA, CornNext-17 retains its natural polysaccharide structure, enabling rapid […]
