Regulation
Study offers framework for choosing biodiesel feedstocks
A new study offers biodiesel producers a clearer framework for choosing feedstocks by weighing climate impact and air pollution together. Researchers at Chonnam National University in South Korea conducted a life-cycle assessment comparing five biodiesel feedstocks. The study, led by…
EPA approval opens biofuel market to CoverCress oil
The US Environmental Protection Agency has approved oil from CoverCress for renewable fuel production. CoverCress is a winter oilseed crop developed by CoverCress Inc. The approval falls under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard program. It gives the crop access to…
China’s fermentation giants eye mycoprotein
China's largest fermentation manufacturers are redirecting production capacity toward mycoprotein and other alternative proteins. That is according to a new report from the Good Food Institute APAC, authored by researcher Dr. Dirk van der Kley. The report links the shift…
Biofuel push risks food crisis, new T&E study warns
Global biofuel consumption could rise by 30% this year and nearly 70% by 2030, according to a new study from Transport & Environment (T&E). The surge is being driven by a scramble for biofuel feedstocks amid high oil prices. The…
BIC study calls for EU bio-based lead market rules
A new study finds Europe has the technology and ambition to lead in bio-based products, but lacks the regulatory framework to drive demand. The report was produced by the Bio-based Industries Consortium, known as BIC. The study is split into…
National survey finds bipartisan support for U.S. biomanufacturing
A new national survey shows strong, bipartisan support for expanding America's bioindustrial manufacturing capabilities. BioMADE released the results Monday, working in partnership with YouGov. The findings span regions, demographics, and political affiliations. Fifty-six percent of Americans want more American-made, bio-based…