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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 first lip mask made entirely with food-grade ingredients. The packaging,…
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 was developed by Jessie French, founder of Melbourne-based research practice…
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 proteins. Under the agreement, AFE will establish a dedicated production…
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 Xatryx bioPTMEG, a second-generation bio-based polyether glycol made from corncobs.…
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 materials engineered to biodegrade fully without leaving persistent microplastics. The…
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 to soybean seeds before planting. It works by stimulating root…