Regulation
Latin America Bioeconomy Conference set for Costa Rica
The Latin American Bioeconomy Network will hold its International Conference in San Jose, Costa Rica, from May 12 to 15, attracting around 120 global experts. The event aims to analyze emerging trends in bioeconomy sectors and explore opportunities for sustainable,…
New SAF procurement aims to accelerate decarbonization of aviation sector
The Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to increase the supply of next-generation sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The initiative aims to support long-term growth in SAF production, focusing on power-to-liquids and bio-based feedstocks with…
Insect sector seeks regulatory reforms to support circular growth
Innovate UK has awarded £326,610 to a project aimed at easing regulatory barriers in the UK insect industry. The initiative, named IBC-Net, involves the Insect Bioconversion Association (INBIA), Fera Science Ltd, and the UK Agri-Tech Centre. Its goal is to…
New whitepaper examines lean startup methodology in food tech sector
A new whitepaper from New Wave Biotech and Nurasa explores the application of Silicon Valley’s Lean Startup methodology to the food tech industry. Titled The Lean Startup Meets Food Tech: Does It Work?, the document investigates how Lean Startup principles,…
In Asia, anti-plastics laws boost biobased demand
We round up the progress that six Asian governments have made in regulating plastic waste and building a market for biobased alternatives.
Innovative biofuel propagation system patented at DSU
Bertrand Hankoua, an assistant professor in the Department of Human Ecology at Delaware State University (DSU), has been awarded three patents for a groundbreaking plant propagation system. He collaborated with Ayalew Osena, a former DSU postdoctoral researcher now at the…