Danish biotech secures €3.34 M for mycelium-based binder
Danish biotechnology company Visibuilt has raised EUR 3.34 million in seed funding. The round was co-led by EIFO and Unconventional Ventures, with participation from Proptechfonden and returning investor EMDFonden. Visibuilt…
National survey finds bipartisan support for U.S. biomanufacturing
A new national survey shows strong, bipartisan support for expanding America's bioindustrial manufacturing capabilities. BioMADE released the results Monday, working in partnership with YouGov. The findings span regions, demographics, and…
Michelin and Axens in talks to scale bio-based molecule 5-HMF globally
Michelin ResiCare and Axens have entered exclusive negotiations toward a strategic partnership to industrialise and commercialise 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF). It's a bio-based platform molecule with broad applications in green chemistry. 5-HMF…
TotalEnergies Corbion launches PLA foam to replace polystyrene packaging
TotalEnergies Corbion has launched Luminy Foam 50F, a high melt strength polylactic acid (PLA) material for foamed food packaging, positioned as a drop-in replacement for extruded polystyrene (XPS). The material…
PCX Solutions launches certificate to close the price gap on fossil-free materials
Not-for-profit organisation PCX Solutions has launched the Alternative Materials Certificate (AMC), a third-party verified financing mechanism designed to make fossil-free materials commercially competitive with conventional plastic. The certificate works by…
Sulapac bio-based material chosen for Yom Beauty lip mask packaging
Finnish materials company Sulapac has supplied its Solid bio-based material for Yom Beauty's new lip mask packaging, supporting the UK cosmetics brand's launch of what it describes as the world's…
Aesop debuts algae-based bioplastic signage
Skincare and fragrance brand Aesop has unveiled an algae-based bioplastic material as an alternative to conventional retail signage, presenting it across two Copenhagen stores during the 3daysofdesign festival. The material…
AMSilk and Ajinomoto expand partnership for industrial silk protein production
Biotech silk producer AMSilk has signed a long-term manufacturing and supply agreement with Ajinomoto Foods Europe (AFE), enabling the transition from industrial validation to dedicated large-scale production of its silk…
CovationBio debuts two bio-based textile materials in New York
Covation Biomaterials is showcasing two new bio-based materials at Functional Fabric Fair New York this week, targeting the performance apparel sector with drop-in alternatives to petroleum-derived inputs. The first is…
Algenesis wins ACS chemistry award for biodegradable polyurethane platform
San Diego materials science company Algenesis Labs has won the 2026 ACS Green Chemistry Challenge Award in the Small Business category for its Soleic platform, a family of plant-based polyurethane…
SMEs receive €508 million from CBE JU as they lead Europe’s circular bioeconomy
Small and medium-sized enterprises are playing a central role in Europe's transition to a circular bioeconomy, according to new data from the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU). SMEs…
Arevo’s arginine seed treatment enters Corteva’s European soybean portfolio
Corteva Agriscience and Swedish crop nutrition company Arevo have announced a partnership to bring Arevo's arginine-based seed treatment, Arginex Soy, into Corteva's European soybean portfolio. Arginex Soy is applied directly…