New Zealand to launch first large-scale biomass torrefaction facility
New Zealand is set to establish its first large-scale biomass torrefaction facility in the Central North Island, a project led by Carbona. This significant initiative underscores the country’s commitment to…
Toray pioneers sustainable materials with plant-based innovations
Innovative materials supplier Toray has unveiled its latest advancement in eco-conscious design with the APURE autonomous shuttle, which employs plant-based materials to enhance sustainability in public transport. Toray has incorporated…
Dijkshoorn Bleiswijk innovates with biobased building materials
The family-owned Dutch business Dijkshoorn Bleiswijk has pioneered a method for producing biobased building materials from plant residues. This innovative approach has allowed the company to benefit from the MIA-Vamil…
New terahertz technology improves biomass gasification efficiency
Researchers at TU Wien in Vienna have developed an innovative method to enhance biomass gasification by accurately measuring water vapor in product gases. This breakthrough has significant implications for efficient…
CycleØ to invest €200 M in Spanish biogas expansion
CycleØ, a European developer and operator of biogas plants, is expanding its investments in Spain’s biogas sector. The company plans to build, own, and operate up to 30 new biogas…
British American Tobacco invests €4.7 M in biomass-fuelled heating plant in Croatia
British American Tobacco (BAT) announced a €4.7 million ($5.1 million) investment in a biomass-fuelled heating plant at its cigarette factory in Kanfanar, Croatia. This initiative aims to reduce the factory's…
Innovative biofuel propagation system patented at DSU
Bertrand Hankoua, an assistant professor in the Department of Human Ecology at Delaware State University (DSU), has been awarded three patents for a groundbreaking plant propagation system. He collaborated with…
Cano-ela secures €1.6M to boost plant-based ingredient innovation
Cano-ela, a foodtech company based in the Netherlands, has raised €1.6 million in funding. This investment comes from existing investor Oost NL and new partners Value Factory Ventures and Ecoseed.…
30 organizations unite to launch Carbon Data Open Protocol initiative
A coalition of 30 prominent businesses, nonprofits, and public sector organizations has united to advance carbon markets through a new initiative. The Carbon Data Open Protocol (CDOP) aims to develop…
Onego Bio’s egg protein solution to launch in Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Onego Bio, a company specializing in egg protein powder produced through fermentation, is set to become the second tenant at Jefferson County’s Food and Beverage Innovation Campus in Wisconsin. The…
Shiru and GreenLab partner for sustainable food protein innovation
Shiru, a leader in AI-driven ingredient discovery, has partnered with GreenLab, an innovator in plant-based protein expression. Together, they will commercialize novel food proteins using GreenLab's proprietary corn expression system.…
WACKER partners with Aymium for biogenic carbon supply
WACKER will soon replace coal with biogenic carbon for silicon production at its Holla site in Norway. The company has signed a long-term supply contract with Aymium, a Minnesota-based producer…