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UMAMI Bioworks and Nippon Barrier Free to advance marine-derived ingredients
Singapore-based UMAMI Bioworks has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nippon Barrier Free to collaborate on developing next-generation marine ingredients. This partnership aims to bring innovative solutions to the cosmetics and supplements markets across Japan and 18 other countries. Under…
DURABIO bio-based plastic chosen for Honda’s N-ONE e:
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation announced that its bio-based plastic, DURABIO™, will be used for the instrument panels of Honda’s latest mini electric vehicle, the N-ONE e:, which was launched on September 12, 2025. DURABIO™ is a pioneering bio-based polycarbonate created mainly…
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 IntegriCulture’s innovative cell-culturing technology to develop food and cosmetic ingredients.…
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 testing, along with renewable materials supply. These services help researchers…
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 is made with sustainable materials and is available worldwide. The…
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 is the largest industrial-scale investment in biochemicals in Europe, marking…