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…
Elanco partners with Syngulon to advance sustainable animal products
Syngulon, a biotech company based in Belgium, has announced a new licensing agreement with Elanco, a global leader in animal health solutions. This partnership grants Elanco worldwide rights to use…
PANGAIA launches new bio-based performance material
Fashion brand PANGAIA has released the Courtside Capsule, featuring a newly developed bio-based performance fabric that aims to reduce reliance on petroleum-derived materials in sportswear. The collection centers on (gaia)BioStretch,…
Ponda crowdfunding campaign to scale wetland-based insulation
Ponda, the maker of BioPuff® insulation, is expanding its efforts to bring a new type of sustainable insulation to fashion. Unlike traditional materials from oil or animals, BioPuff® is made…
AFYREN secures €3 M European grant to support biorefinery expansion
AFYREN, a leading greentech company specializing in bio-based, low-carbon ingredients through innovative fermentation technology, announced today that it has received a €3 million grant from the Grand Est Region, supported…
Biotalys secures first U.S. state approval for EVOCA in Florida
Biotalys, an innovative agricultural technology company specializing in protein-based biocontrols, announced today that its biofungicide EVOCA™ has received state registration in Florida. This marks the first time a biocontrol product…
Merck introduces bio-based solvents for greener lab tests
Merck has introduced a new line of bio-based solvents for high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Made from renewable resources, these solvents help reduce the use of fossil fuels and lower greenhouse…
Saipem wins €700 M contract to build new biorefinery for Eni in Sicily
Saipem has signed a major deal with Eni Industrial Evolution to build the new Priolo biorefinery in Sicily. The project was announced earlier this year by Eni and Q8 Italia.…
Innovative water process promises biodegradable packaging
Researchers at Virginia Tech are working on a new way to make biodegradable packaging more affordable and easier to produce on a large scale. Their goal is to replace traditional…
AIMPLAS gains biodegradation recognition in Australia and Japan
AIMPLAS has recently received official recognition from Australian ABA and Japanese JBPA to perform biodegradation and compostability tests. This is great news for companies looking to get eco-labels for their…
Researchers turn forest debris into high-performance bioplastics
Korean researchers have developed an innovative, low-energy process to transform common forest debris into a vital ingredient for high-performance bioplastics. This breakthrough could dramatically cut the environmental impact of industries…
NFW debuts 100% bio-based outsole for footwear
Natural Fiber Welding (NFW), a pioneer in plant-based materials, has announced the commercial availability of PLIANT™ PCS, a 100% bio-based, non-toxic, and plastic-free outsole compound designed for footwear manufacturing. Traditional…