IntegriCulture teams up with Tsunan Sake Brewery to promote cellular agriculture
IntegriCulture, a Japanese leader in cellular agriculture technology, announced a new joint research partnership with Tsunan Sake Brewery Co. This collaboration aims to combine the brewery’s pure “natural water” with…
CD BioSustainable expands support for sustainable material research
CD BioSustainable has expanded its green material testing and bio-based material supply services to support the development of sustainable materials. The new offerings include green catalyst testing and eco-friendly polymer…
Aptar Pharma launches bio-based nasal spray pump
Aptar Pharma has announced that its Freepod® nasal spray pump, used with Haleon’s Otrivin® nasal spray, now incorporates mass balance bio-based resins. This marks the first time Aptar's delivery system…
UPM starts wood-based chemical production at Leuna biorefinery
Global leader UPM has announced a significant achievement in its journey toward sustainable materials with the startup of commercial, wood-based chemical production at its Leuna biorefinery in Germany. This facility…
Technip Energies acquires Ecovyst’s Advanced Materials division
Paris-based Technip Energies has announced the successful acquisition of Ecovyst Inc.’s Advanced Materials & Catalysts (AM&C) business. This strategic move broadens Technip’s capabilities in specialty catalysts and advanced materials, supporting…
EIB supports Aisti with €20 M loan for bio-based tiles
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €20 million loan to Aisti, a Finnish manufacturer specializing in bio-based suspended ceiling acoustic tiles. This funding aims to help Aisti increase…
Allnex receives EU Product Safety Award for leading PFAS phase-out
Allnex has been awarded the EU Product Safety Award by the European Commission for its early, comprehensive phase-out of PFAS-containing additives. This initiative demonstrates a proactive commitment to sustainability, safety,…
AIMPLAS to speed up bioplastics degradation in waste treatment
AIMPLAS is leading the MICROFAGO project to accelerate the decomposition of compostable bioplastics in waste treatment processes. This innovative approach combines microorganisms and natural viruses called phages to promote faster…
Black Bull Biochar raises £4 M to enter Northern Europe
Black Bull Biochar (BBB), a UK start-up focused on sustainable agriculture and carbon removal, has secured £4 million in late seed funding. The round was co-led by TSP Ventures, the…
Singapore allocates $37 B to boost bioeconomy and innovation by 2030
Singapore announced a record $37 billion investment to enhance research, innovation, and enterprise over the next five years. The focus is on transforming discoveries, especially in bioeconomy sectors, into economic…
22 Bio-focused companies join ReposiTrak’s Food Traceability Network
ReposiTrak, a leading provider of food traceability and regulatory compliance solutions, has announced the addition of 22 companies to its Traceability Network®. Among these are produce suppliers, plant-based meal producers,…
Bio-emollient OXISMOOTH® DS debuts in Brazil’s beauty market
Indovinya, the specialty chemicals division of Indorama Ventures, announced the launch of OXISMOOTH® DS in the Brazilian market. This multifunctional emollient is made entirely from plant-based, renewable sources, setting new…