In Canada, researchers at University of Saskatchewan have made a bioplastic meat wrap out of fava beans that also extends freshness thanks to infusion with antimicrobial agents. Led by Michael Nickerson, Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food Research Chair in Protein Quality and Utilization, the team says the wrap is also biodegradable. “You could actually take this […]
In Germany, lab consumables giant Eppendorf has launched PCR plates made of biobased polymers. With the introduction of twin.tec Trace Plates, Eppendorf “advances sustainability in lab environments, meeting growing demands for eco-friendly alternatives without sacrificing performance,” according to Biospectrum Asia. The new plates come with 96 wells and are available in translucent clear. PCR, or […]
In Belgium, Syensqo has completed the acquisition of South Korean ceramides specialist JinYoung Bio, a move that expands the Syensqo’s beauty care portfolio. “This acquisition reflects our deep commitment to innovation and our focus on sustainable solutions leveraging the power of biotechnology. We are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the beauty industry, addressing […]
In the Netherlands, Meatable has hosted the European Union’s first cultivated meat tasting. Michelin-starred chef Ron Blaauw; Constantijn van Oranje, Prince of the Netherlands and Special Envoy, Techleap; and entrepreneur Ira van Eelen, whose father Willem van Eelen is considered the founder of cultivated meat, all participated in tasting Meatable’s cultivated pork sausage. “At Meatable, […]
In Sweden, foodtech startup Saveggy has raised €1.76 (US$2.1 million) to scale up an edible cucumber coating made from a proprietary formula of canola and oats. The company’s coating boosts shelf life by preventing dehydration, oxidation, and fungal growth. “We are very pleased to have gathered a team of impact investors who share our mission […]
In New York, designer Mara Zimmerman has developed SEAD, a seed delivery and cultivation material made from discarded seafood cells. Specifically, Zimmerman uses chitin from waste sources like shrimp and crab shells. Chitin, which is gaining interest as an emerging bioplastics, encourages seed germination and has pesticidal properties. SEAD users only have to break the […]
In Isle of Man, Mosa Meat has raised €40 million (US$47 million) to scale and commercialize cultivated beef. The oversubscribed round was led by Lowercarbon Capital LLC and M Ventures, part of Merck Group. New investors include government-backed partners including Invest-NL, InvestEU, Limburg Institute for Development and Financing and the Limburg Energy Fund. Additional new […]
In Denmark, design company Mater is expanding its offering of furniture manufactured from wood fibers and spent coffee grounds mixed with sugarcane-based plastic. The new Alder collection is completely biodegradable except for its recycled steel frame and was designed in collaboration with architect and designer Patricia Urquiola. “Biodegradable plastic, in this case sugar cane, is […]
In Germany, SA-Dynamics has developed a biobased aerogel insulation for construction textiles that performs similarly to petroleum-based incumbent materials, including polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene, and polypropylene. The gels feature a nanopore system of fibers that are up to 90% air and won the “New Technologies on Sustainability & Recycling” category textile trade fairs Techtextil and Texprocess. […]
In Massachusetts, CJ Biomaterials has unveiled two compounds made from polyhydroxyalkanoates and polylactic acid designed for blown, cast, and machine direction orientation film applications. PHACT CA1270P (clear) and PHACT CA1240PF (opaque) include PLA sourced from NatureWorks. The combination of the two bioplastic compounds offer performance and environmental benefits for sustainable flexible packaging. “The introduction of […]
