In Denmark, Haldor Topsoe put a demonstration plant into operation for the production of sustainable Methanol from biogas. The plant will have an annual capacity of 10,0000l of CO2-neutral methanol from biogas and green power and is scheduled to be fully operational by the beginning of 2022. Methanol can be used for marine fuel, blend […]
In Washington, D.C., the Good Food Institute released their first-ever State of the Industry Report focusing on the alternative seafood sector. This report explores the global alternative seafood industry’s commercial landscape and shares the latest on investments, sales data, and consumer insights. Some key takeaways from the report include: $116 million was invested in alternative […]
In Sweden, BICO, has been granted two patents relating to the regulation and precise control of bioink’s processing temperatures in 3D Bioprinters, which complements a full portfolio of solutions being developed by BICO and its subsidiary CELLINK. The first patent, US 11,046,001, was granted in the United States and relates to temperature regulation of the […]
In Germany, UFOP and the Fuels Joint Research Group published a new report that looks at the development of an on-board fuel quality sensor system for early identification of deposit formations in fuels containing biodiesel, why it is important for plug-in hybrid vehicles, and more. UFOP reports that in plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV), the advantages […]
In Washington, D.C., Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Katherine Clark (D-MA) joined The Good Food Institute in acknowledging the critical significance of USDA awarding Tufts University $10 million over five years to establish the National Institute for Cellular Agriculture – the creation of the first-ever U.S. government-funded cultivated protein research center of excellence and represents […]
In New Mexico, in a recent project funded by the Advanced Algal Systems (AAS) Program, researchers from LANL and the New Mexico Consortium are exploring the biofuel candidate Chlorella sorokiniana, developing genetic engineering tools in order to introduce novel traits that would allow the algae to grow faster and accumulate more biomass for biofuel production. […]
Here comes the sun…the sunliquid that is. From Switzerland-based Clariant comes news that construction is complete first commercial Sunliquid plant for the production of cellulosic ethanol from agricultural residues. Where? In Podari, Romania where the EUR 140 million facility (about $162 million USD) will be operational in the fourth quarter processing approx. 250,000 tons of […]
It’s all about meat and mushrooms for this week’s Top 8 Innovations. From Stella McCartney’s mushroom leather bag made by Bolt Threads and new investments in NoMy to commercialize fungi-based materials all the way to Jane Goodall narrating a new documentary on cultivated meat, Ashton Kutcher’s endorsement of MeaTech to accelerate 3D printed, cultivated meat […]
In the Netherlands, Wageningen University & Research and its partners developed a new type of aviation fuel that is produced using bio-based waste streams from the agriculture industry. The new type of fuel is based on a mixture of acetone and alcohol. While it does not yet meet all requirements, it is getting close. The […]
In Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz (D) directed the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Minnesota Department of Transportation to lead engagement of a broad range of stakeholders across the state to help inform a new Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) in Minnesota. The agencies will provide a report summarizing the results and recommendations in February 2022. This […]
