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Rice University launches synbio institute
Rice University has launched the Rice Synthetic Biology Institute (RSBI) in Texas, USA, which aims to foster collaborative research in synthetic biology and translate it into technologies that benefit society.
21st.BIO opens dairy protein production to manufacturers, boosting sustainability
Global bioproduction leader 21st.BIO has announced that it will grant access to its precision fermentation technology platform to ingredient manufacturers, enabling the production of dairy proteins at competitive costs. This follows the successful scaling of the beta-lactoglobulin protein, a major…
Willow Biosciences collaborates for sustainable revolution in API manufacturing
Willow Biosciences, a leading biotech company focused on sustainable ingredient manufacturing, has announced a collaboration with a major Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturer to develop a more sustainable and cost-effective manufacturing process for its largest product sold globally.
Valero Energy and Darling Ingredients on-time with SAF plant in Texas
Valero Energy and Darling Ingredients have announced that their joint sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project at the Diamond Green Diesel (DGD) Port Arthur plant is on schedule for completion in the first quarter of 2025.
Lucent Bio debuts biodegradable seed coating to meet microplastic bans
Lucent BioSciences, a pioneer in sustainable crop input solutions, has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation with the launch of Nutreos, a non-toxic, plant-based, and biodegradable micronutrient seed coating. This eco-friendly solution addresses the growing concerns surrounding microplastic pollution in agricultural seed…
Biomass to Power: Europe with strong capacity growth, market slump in China
ecoprog publishes the 14th edition of its annual study on solid biomass power generation. In 2023, the global asset of biomass power plants grew by around 90 plants with a total capacity of more than 2.7 GWel. At just under…