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US companies launch microalgae-based cooking oil
Two US-based companies, Spotlight Foods and Algae Cooking Club, have announced the production of cooking oil from microalgae. The oil is produced through fermentation and has undergone independent lab testing by the Seed Oil Free Alliance to earn the Seed…
Fonterra and Superbrewed Food collaborate on biomass food tech
Fonterra, a global dairy co-operative, and Superbrewed Food, a natural ingredient manufacturer, have partnered to develop innovative protein solutions that meet the growing demand for sustainable and functional food products. The partnership combines Fonterra's expertise in dairy processing, ingredients, and…
What’s happening to the biofuels market?
Biofuels are the most scaled sector in the higher-value bioeconomy. Ethanol and biodiesel are both heavily traded global commodities, part of an industry valued at nearly $120 billion in 2023. Yet over the last year, oversupply and low prices have…
Cambium and Checkerspot form strategic partnership to develop biobased, high-performance foam
Cambium and Checkerspot have formed a collaborative partnership to develop and commercialize bio-based, impact-resistant, high-temperature, and flame-retardant foam products and composite-foam systems. This joint effort aims to address critical capability and supply chain gaps in the development of high-performance materials…
Verbio starts corn-based ethanol production at Iowa biorefinery
Verbio has initiated commercial production of corn-based ethanol at its biorefinery facility in Nevada, Iowa. The plant, a subsidiary of the European biofuels and bioenergy producer Verbio SE, completed a comprehensive commissioning process over the past six months, culminating in…
Darling Ingredients and Diamond Green Diesel announce joint venture for sustainable aviation fuel
Darling Ingredients Inc. and Diamond Green Diesel (DGD) have announced a joint venture to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support commercial air travel. DGD's Port Arthur, Texas, facility will provide 1 million gallons of neat SAF for commercial air…