ÄIO achieves first tonne of yeast-based sustainable oils for cosmetics and food
ÄIO, an Estonian biotech company, has produced its first full tonne of yeast-based oils for cosmetics and food. This milestone marks a major step toward large-scale manufacturing of sustainable, plant-derived…
Cascade Bio secures $6M to accelerate biomanufacturing with enzyme tech
Cascade Bio, a U.S.-based industrial biotech company, has raised $6 million to speed up the shift to biomanufacturing. The funding includes a $2.8 million seed round led by Endurance28. Participants…
BioMADE announces new $40M biomanufacturing facility in Iowa
BioMADE has announced plans to build a new pilot-scale biomanufacturing facility near Ames, Iowa. This facility will be the third in BioMADE’s Pilot Plant Network. The project aims to strengthen…
BioMADE invests $6.4 M to develop bioindustrial products for defense and supply chain security
BioMADE has announced a $6.4 million investment to support three innovative projects advancing bioindustrial manufacturing for defense. Funded through its Sustainable Logistics for Advanced Manufacturing Project Call, these projects focus…
Celanese’s bio-based emulsion supports sustainable carpet tile manufacturing
Celanese Corporation announced that Bentley Mills is among the first to use its vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) ECO-CC emulsions made from captured carbon dioxide (CO₂). This bio-based binder advances sustainable…
GenesisM breaks ground on Bedford, MA biomanufacturing facility
GenesisM, a joint venture between Bain Capital Real Estate and Botanic Properties, announced the start of construction on a new biomanufacturing facility in Bedford, Massachusetts. The project includes a 154,000-square-foot…
DMC Biotechnologies launches sustainable D-chiro-inositol for nutraceuticals
DMC Biotechnologies, a leading U.S.-based biomanufacturer, has announced the commercial launch of D-chiro-inositol, a new ingredient now available to health-focused nutraceutical brands in the United States. This addition enhances DMC’s…
Nine projects funded by Novo Nordisk focus on health, sustainability, and AI for a greener future
The 2025 Novo Nordisk Foundation Challenge Programme awards DKK 479 million to nine innovative projects. These projects promote health, sustainability, and support the green transition through global researcher collaboration. Participants…
MEPs advocate for stronger EU biotech and biomanufacturing sectors
The European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy Committee has adopted a non-binding report emphasizing the importance of biotechnology and biomanufacturing for Europe's future competitiveness and sustainability. The report advocates for…