ChainCraft breaks ground on bio-based fatty acids factory
ChainCraft has officially launched construction preparations for its first commercial factory, which will produce sustainable fatty acids from potato processing waste in Ter Apelkanaal, Netherlands. The flagship facility represents a…
Why AI can’t engineer enzymes alone
Artificial intelligence tools are transforming protein engineering, but industry experts say they can't do the job alone. The challenge lies in bridging the gap between predicting plausible protein sequences and…
Europe eyes bio-based materials for dual-use strategy
Europe's bio-based industries are making a case for their inclusion in the continent's rapidly evolving dual-use innovation strategy, arguing that biomanufacturing technologies could serve both civilian and defence applications. The…
DAB.bio names former BASF Director as Chief Technology Officer
Dutch industrial biotechnology company DAB.bio has appointed Professor Michael Helmut Kopf as its new Chief Technology Officer, effective May 1st. The Delft-based firm specializes in developing scalable solutions for continuous…
BioMADE invests $21M in U.S. biomanufacturing
BioMADE, a headline partner for Bio Innovations North America, has announced a $21.4 million investment across 14 projects aimed at advancing the U.S. bioindustrial manufacturing sector. The funding comes through…
Europe opens €170.7M funding call to boost bio-based industries
The European Circular Bioeconomy Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) has launched its 2026 call for project proposals. A total of €170.7 million is available to support the development and scale-up of…
Europe launches new platform to boost funding for bio-based industries
A new initiative aims to boost Europe’s bioeconomy by improving access to funding. The Bioeconomy Investment Deployment Group (BIDG) will help sustainable industries secure investment and reduce financial risks. Despite…
Clean Food Group launches CLEANOil™
Clean Food Group (CFG) announced the launch of CLEANOil™, its biotechnology-derived ingredient platform for the beauty industry. This marks the transition of CLEANOil™ from concept to market-ready product. The company…