In Indiana, bioplastics producer AgroRenew has told WIBQ that its previously announced production plant in Vincennes could be delayed due to tariffs. The company said tariffs have increased the cost of specialized equipment from Europe by as much as 50%, increasing the project’s total expected cost considerably and pushing out its construction timeline. “Our operation […]
In Indiana, UPSIDE Foods served cultivated chicken sandwiches during the recent Indianapolis 500 as it called the state’s upcoming ban on such products “un-American.” Indiana’s ban on cultivated meat sales is slated to begin July 1. According to CultivatedX, UPSIDE Foods said in a social media post that it is “here to defend your right […]
In Indiana, Cummins Inc. recently announced DNV Approval in Principle (AIP) for its methanol-ready QSK60 IMO II and IMO III engines, available from 2000 – 2700 hp (1491 – 2013 kW). Received in June 2024, the AIP validates Cummins retrofittable methanol dual-fuel solution for the global marine market, ensuring it meets the highest standards of […]
In Missouri, Brownfield reported that the Indiana Senate has passed a bill that would give biofuel tax credits to fuel retailers across the state. The report noted that the Indiana Corn Growers Association President Chris Cherry said Senate Bill 254 would help increase demand for corn. “It’s huge for Indiana farmers,” he said. “It helps […]
In Indiana, BioBond announced the launch of its new line of biobased protective coatings for the food processing and distribution industries. The firm noted that these innovative coatings are formulated with epoxies and urethanes derived from plant-based materials. “We are thrilled to introduce these game-changing biobased coatings for the food processing and distribution industries,” said […]
In Indiana, biomanufacturing firm Liberation Labs has closed a convertible note with $31.5 million in new capital, which, combined with $19 million of insider bridge notes raised during 2024, brings the total raised in its $75 million convertible note round to $50.5 million. The new capital will allow the company to complete its first biomanufacturing […]
In Indiana, Sustainea is planning to invest $400 million in Lafayette, Indiana. In collaboration with local company Primient, who will supply corn-based dextrose precursors, Sustainea will convert this renewable feedstock into Bio-MEG (monoethylene glycol) — a key chemical intermediate used in everyday products from food containers to footwear. The company plans to break ground on its […]
In Indiana, Corteva announced a collaboration with bp on the companies’ shared intent to form a crop-based biofuel feedstock joint venture. The JV would produce and deliver crop-based biofuel feedstocks to help meet the anticipated growth in demand for SAF. Corteva and bp have executed a non-binding memorandum of understanding, with the intent of forming […]
In Indiana, Corteva Inc. announced a collaboration with bp on the companies’ shared intent to form a crop-based biofuel feedstock joint venture. The JV envisaged by Corteva and bp would produce and deliver crop-based biofuel feedstocks to help meet the anticipated growth in demand for ‘sustainable aviation fuel’ (SAF). A number of countries around the […]
In Indiana, biomanufacturing company Liberation Labs has successfully raised $3.5 million, which includes a $2 million investment from Agronomics Limited. Liberation Labs was formed to address the growing fermentation capacity gap in cellular agriculture by providing the industry with the infrastructure to commercialize novel protein manufacturing at the scale and cost structure required by the […]
