ÄIO gains COSMOS certification for fermentation ingredients
ÄIO has secured COSMOS certification from Ecocert for three fermentation-derived cosmetic ingredients, marking a notable development in the intersection of biotechnology and natural cosmetics standards. The certified ingredients are RedOil,…
EU wants your take on industrial biotechnology reform
The European Commission wants to hear from you about its plans to transform Europe's industrial biotechnology sector. The proposed Biotech Act II, due late next year, aims to help bio-based…
Renewable Materials Conference sets September date with defossilisation theme
The Renewable Materials Conference will return to Siegburg, near Cologne, Germany, from 22 to 24 September 2026, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators focused on transitioning away from fossil-based…
Elanco partners with Syngulon to advance sustainable animal products
Syngulon, a biotech company based in Belgium, has announced a new licensing agreement with Elanco, a global leader in animal health solutions. This partnership grants Elanco worldwide rights to use…
BEAM Circular awards over $1M to advance local workforce training
BEAM Circular has awarded $1.064 million to twelve local education and training organizations in Stanislaus County, marking the second round of grants aimed at developing the region's bio-based manufacturing workforce.…
Nebraska builds biotech workforce to support growing industry
Nebraska is working to capture opportunities in the growing biotechnology industry, starting with a new training facility designed to keep talent in the state. Metropolitan Community College is building the…
The future of biotechnology is growing on Scotland’s farms
Industrial biotechnology is often portrayed as something that happens solely within controlled lab environments, yet that view misses a significant opportunity. The bioeconomy is far broader than just the science…
NATO promotes defence biotech
Member state defence spending is now at the highest level since the fall of communism in Europe. We look at how the EU’s defence pivot is shaping investment in biotech…
UMAMI Bioworks and Nippon Barrier Free to advance marine-derived ingredients
Singapore-based UMAMI Bioworks has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nippon Barrier Free to collaborate on developing next-generation marine ingredients. This partnership aims to bring innovative solutions to the cosmetics…