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UK biotech firms merge biosurfactant businesses
Holiferm and Organica UK have announced a strategic combination, backed by continued partnership with Sadorp. The deal joins Holiferm's biosurfactant technology with Organica's formulation and manufacturing capabilities. Holiferm develops nature-derived biosurfactants through proprietary fermentation technology. Its research, development and manufacturing…
DuPont launches biocircular Tyvek® option
DuPont has launched Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution for consumer and industrial applications worldwide. The product extends the company's biocircular material lineup into packaging, tags, labels, race bibs, wristbands and industrial uses. The material links to ISCC PLUS-certified biocircular feedstock through…
Washable bio-based pads sweep top industry honors
Confitex Technology has become the first company to win both of the nonwovens industry's top honors, the INDEX Award and the Hygienix Innovation Award. The Auckland-based firm developed a washable nonwoven material for absorbent hygiene products like pads, liners and…
Bio-based drug disposal pouch wins packaging awards
The Deterra® Drug Disposal Pouch has picked up several packaging industry awards. The pouch is made with 50% or more I'm green™ bio-based polymer. Developed by Verde, the patented pouch deactivates unused medications. This prevents drug diversion. It also reduces…
Onego Bio’s egg protein joins Zen Waffles
Onego Bio, a precision fermentation company that produces non-animal egg protein, has partnered with Brooklyn-based Zen Waffles to supply its ingredient Bioalbumen® for use in the brand's high-protein waffles. Bioalbumen® is made without animals. Onego Bio grows it using precision…
Hyosung TNC pushes bio-spandex into Europe’s premium market
Hyosung TNC, a leading global spandex manufacturer, is pushing further into Europe's bio-based premium textile market. The move is driven by regen™ Bio Spandex, its sugarcane-based bio-fiber. The company presented its fully integrated bio-spandex platform, built in Vietnam, at events…