Technology
Biotech startup 3D Bio-Tissues debuts high-quality lab-grown leather
Biotech start-up 3D Bio-Tissues, backed by BSF Enterprise, has showcased a lab-grown leather sample at the Future Fabrics Expo in London. The material is designed to cater to the growing demand for environmentally friendly and animal-free alternative leather products. The…
The most sustainable feedstocks for precision fermentation
Over the last several years, precision fermentation has attracted attention as a manufacturing methods that could drastically lower the environmental impacts of everyday products, from edible proteins to animal feed and cosmetics ingredients. Precision fermentation is a biomanufacturing technique that…
UECC’s biofuel breakthrough: 500 hours of operation with cashew nut shell oil
In a major milestone, United European Car Carriers (UECC) has completed 500 hours of ship operation using cashew nut shell oil (CNSL), a novel biofuel produced by ACT Group in the Netherlands. The trial project, which involves Lloyd's Register and…
On-farm biogas liquefaction opens renewable door for small farms
Biogas holds immense promise. However, traditional methods haven't been accessible for small farms due to high costs or limitations on biogas volume. French startup SUBLIME Energie is revolutionizing this landscape. The challenge lies in utilizing the vast amount of organic…
Spero’s corn-based vanillin solution meets growing demand for sustainable ingredients
The demand for vanilla flavoring is on the rise, driven by the growing popularity of natural and sustainable ingredients in the food and beverage industry. According to a recent report by Fortune Business Insights, the global vanilla extract market is…
ALEHOOP’s biorefineries successfully extract low-cost dietary proteins from algae and legume biomass
The ALEHOOP project, funded by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking, has successfully demonstrated the feasibility of sustainable plant-based protein extraction. The project has developed pilot-scale biorefineries that recover low-cost dietary proteins from algae and plant-based biomass. The biorefineries produce…