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Pivot Bio ramps up output as nitrogen costs spike in the U.S.
Agricultural technology company Pivot Bio has reduced prices and increased production of its nitrogen-fixing products as U.S. farmers confront soaring fertilizer costs and supply challenges during spring planting season. The company is responding to volatile global nitrogen markets, where prices…
Onego Bio and Sigma collaborate on egg protein innovation
Multinational food company Sigma Foods has entered a collaboration with Onego Bio to evaluate Bioalbumen, a non-animal egg protein produced through precision fermentation. The partnership will assess the functionality and commercial viability of the ingredient as an alternative to traditional…
Syzygy Plasmonics and Geo partner to build SAF projects in Brazil
Syzygy Plasmonics has signed a memorandum of understanding with Geo bio gas&carbon to develop commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects in Brazil using sugarcane waste. The collaboration will combine Geo's biogas operations expertise with Syzygy's electrified reforming technology to convert…
BEAM Circular awards over $1M to advance local workforce training
BEAM Circular has awarded $1.064 million to twelve local education and training organizations in Stanislaus County, marking the second round of grants aimed at developing the region's bio-based manufacturing workforce. The funding, supported by American Rescue Plan Act dollars from…
bitBiome partners on bio-based food ingredient production
Biotech company bitBiome has entered a development and manufacturing partnership to create a bio-synthetic production process for a high-value food ingredient used in flavors and fragrances. The collaboration involves an unnamed commercial partner that holds a significant share of the…
Hong Kong team develops biomimetic materials based on sea urchins
Researchers at City University of Hong Kong have successfully replicated a sensing ability found in sea urchin spines, using 3D printing to create smart materials that detect water movement without batteries or external power. The team, led by Professor Lu…