In Vietnam, SK Group’s chemical division has broken ground on a VND11.8-trillion ($90.3-million) facility to produce biobased polybutylene adipate terephthalate, polybutylene succinate, and tetrahydrofuran. The new plant at Hai Phong City will produce 70,000 metric tons of PBAT, 59,500 metric tons of PBS, and 6,300 metric tons of THF. PBAT and PBS are bioplastics, while […]
In Singapore, cell-based dairy company TurtleTree has secured its first commercial partnership with Cadence Performance Coffee, a company “dedicated to enhancing overall human performance.” Under the terms of the agreement, Cadence will bring to market a “revolutionary” espresso shot that includes TurtleTree’s lactoferrin (LF+), the world’s first animal-free lactoferrin. Lactoferrin, a protein commonly found in mammalian milk, […]
In Massachusetts, BCC Research has released a report forecasting a “remarkable growth surge” for biobased leather. The study looked at both fully and partly biobased leathers. It also covers innovative raw materials, including cactus, pineapple, cork, and others like mushrooms and grapes, as well as applications, such as shoes, bags, and jackets. The market research […]
In Germany, food tech startup MyriaMeat has emerged from stealth mode to unveil its first cultivated meat offering: pork fillet made without scaffolds or plant proteins. Founded in 2022 by researchers from the University of Göttingen, MyriaMeat’s technology uses pluripotent stem cells and parthenogenetic stem cells to grow functional muscle structures and whole cuts of […]
In the Netherlands, designer Dasha Tsapenko “grew” her wedding dress using mycelium and vintage linen lace sourced from Ukrainian flea markets. “I wanted to combine something traditional and handmade with innovative biotechnology,” she told Specialty Fabrics Review. “The growing process involved literally feeding the lace to the fungi by placing the deconstructed and sterilized lace […]
In Italy, a team from Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia has developed a biodegradable and biocompatible bandage using plant-based materials such as maize, pectin, and soy lecithin. When infused with Vitamin C, the bandage was shown to accelerate healing of superficial burns. Following a burn, the affected area typically undergoes redness and swelling. But excessive inflammation […]
In Switzerland, a startup is recreating the intensely umami flavor of truffles, a pricey fungi that is impossible to cultivate and so difficult to find specially trained dogs and pigs are required. Founded by professor and truffle expert Richard Splivallo, Nectariss is using fermentation to produce its truffle oil, which it sells under the brand […]
In California, Shiru is launching the world’s first marketplace and discovery platform for proteins. Dubbed ProteinDiscovery.ai, the platform allows users to search, discover, pilot, and buy molecules for food, agriculture, personal care, and advanced material applications. It is comprised of a searchable database that catalogs more than 33 million molecules by sequence, functional use, and […]
In Delaware, CovationBio has unveiled plans to expand capacity for biobased 1,3 propanediol at Loudon, TN by 33,000 metric tons, as it celebrates 20 years since the landmark facility’s ground-breaking. Currently, the plant has capacity to produce 77,000 metric tons. It was last expanded in 2019. “We’re excited to be part of this journey with […]
In Lima, Peru, designer Valeria Coello has reimagined bulky carboard packaging for TVs to become seating. She hopes the concept, which she calls Cuna, will offer a solution “that is as practical as it is environmentally friendly.” The seat is created from two sheets of cardboard joined by five additional pieces, no glue or screws […]
