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ChainCraft breaks ground on bio-based fatty acids factory
ChainCraft has officially launched construction preparations for its first commercial factory, which will produce sustainable fatty acids from potato processing waste in Ter Apelkanaal, Netherlands. The flagship facility represents a significant step toward circular chemistry at industrial scale. Located next…
EU project shows how digital tools can scale bioeconomy solutions
A European initiative has demonstrated how digital marketplaces and regional partnerships can help agricultural side streams reach higher-value markets, offering a practical model for scaling bioeconomy solutions across diverse contexts. The EU-funded TREASoURcE project focused on connecting producers of agricultural…
Modesto selected for California’s first circular bioeconomy campus
BEAM Circular has selected Modesto's Beard Industrial District as the location for California's first Bioeconomy Innovation Campus. This facility is designed to transform agricultural waste into valuable products while creating jobs across the Central Valley. The $180 million campus will…
Jenike & Johanson win patent for biomass feeding system
Jenike & Johanson has received a patent for Jen-Zero, a feeding system designed to move low-density biomass and municipal solid waste into high-pressure reactors. The technology addresses a persistent obstacle in biofuels production and waste-to-energy operations. Biomass materials including municipal…
Cascadia Seaweed opens Port Edward facility
Cascadia Seaweed opened its Port Edward processing facility on May 14, 2026, culminating a multi-year development effort in northern British Columbia. The facility represents the company's entry into regional processing capacity for seaweed-based agricultural products. The project emerged from discussions…
Algenesis Labs earns ISO 14001 certification
Algenesis Labs, a San Diego-based sustainable materials company, has received ISO 14001:2015 certification for its Environmental Management System. The international standard recognizes organizations that demonstrate effective environmental impact management through operational controls and sustainable practices. The certification followed a comprehensive…