In Kansas, Green Dot Holdings has acquired the bioplastics division of Atchison, Kansas-based MGP Ingredients. The acquisition includes a manufacturing facility in Onaga, Kansas and certain assets at the company’s research and development facility in Atchison. Also, included are three lines of bioplastic materials currently sold by MGP under the Terratek brand-name. Green Dot now […]
In England, scientists with the Imperial College London say they have devised a much quicker method that does away with the need for them to re-engineer a cell every time they want to make a new part. The team say their work could lead to vast new libraries of off-the-shelf components that could be used […]
In Ireland, Research and Markets reports that the global bioplastics market is expected to reach US$7.7 billion by 2016 at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.3%, globally. Region-wise analysis shows that Asia-Pacific is forecasted to record the highest growth rate of 25.7% during the analysis period 2011-2016. The Americas follows Asia-Pacific with a […]
In California, Arcadia Biosciences and FuturaGene, Inc announced that they have signed an agreement for FuturaGene to develop eucalyptus and poplar trees using Arcadia’s Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Water Use Efficiency technologies. Under the terms of the agreement, FuturaGene receives non-exclusive global rights to NUE and WUE technologies, expanding FuturaGene’s pipeline to enhance the performance […]
In Missouri, Monsanto announced they have purchased select assets of Agradis , a privately held company focused on developing sustainable agricultural solutions. Monsanto’s purchase includes the Agradis name and its collection of microbes that can improve crop productivity. Monsanto has also acquired the company’s R&D site in La Jolla, California. Monsanto also announced an agricultural […]
In Minnesota, Cargill reports that demonstrated enhanced thermal capabilities of its Envirotemp FR3 renewable dielectric fluid, which is made from vegetable oil, have been published within a new design standard by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Industry-standard temperature limits for electrical transformers are traditionally capped at 110-degrees Celsius. IEEE’s new standard (C57.154) sets […]
In Montana, Blue Marble Biomaterials has secured an exclusive distribution contract with Sigma-Aldrich’s custom manufacturing and services business unit, SAFC. As a global manufacturer and distributor of specialty chemicals used in a wide variety of industries including food and beverage flavors, personal care ingredients, scientific research, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, the agreement gives SAFC’s customers ready […]
In North Carolina, Blumenthal Holdings has acquired a majority stake in Terresolve Technologies, a manufacturer of biobased hydraulic and functional fluids and lubricants for the offshore marine, marine transport, oil and gas and turf care industries. The acquisition will complement RSC’s existing business, RSC Bio Solutions. Financial details were not disclosed. More on the story.
In the Netherlands, researchers at Technische Universiteit Eindhoven and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University have developed a special treatment for cotton fabric that allows the cotton to absorb 340 % of its own weight in water from misty air. The researchers applied a coating of PNIPAAm, a polymer, to the cotton fabric. At lower temperatures, […]
In Canada, Sirona Biochem announced its stock is now trading on OTCQX, the highest OTC marketplace in the U.S., under the symbol SRBCF. Merriman Capital, Inc. will serve as Sirona Biochem’s Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements.
