In Virginia, Intrexon Corp., a synthetic biology company that utilizes its proprietary technologies to provide control over cellular function, announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire an approximately 48% interest in AquaBounty Technologies from existing shareholders. ABT is a biotechnology company focused on enhancing the productivity in aquaculture. Under the […]
In Kansas, Monsanto and Biosynthetic Technologies announced license and supply agreements that expand the market opportunity for Vistive Gold soybean growers. This arrangement also includes an equity investment by Monsanto in Biosynthetic. Biosynthetic Technologies, in collaboration with USDA scientists, has developed an entirely new class of bio-based synthetic oils that match or exceed the performance […]
In California, Cobalt Technologies announced that Bunge Global Innovation has joined its Series E Preferred Stock round as a strategic investor. The investment follows Cobalt’s agreement with Bunge and specialty chemicals company Rhodia Poliamida e Especialidades to operate a pilot plant demonstrating the production of n-butanol utilizing sugarcane bagasse as feedstock at the Laboratório Nacional […]
In California, Cereplast’s Hybrid 651D has won the MATERIALICA Design Technology 2012 silver award for outstanding innovation in the “Material” category. The awards ceremony took place in Munich, Germany at the 15th annual trade fair, MATERIALICA—Lightweight Design for New Mobility, on the evening of October 23. Cereplast Hybrid 651D was the sole bioplastic material to […]
In Germany, researchers with the Fraunhofer Center for Chemical-Biotechnological Processes CBP in Leuna, opened a pilot plant on October 2 to divide waste wood into lignin and cellulose to serve as raw materials for products such as plastic. Working jointly with 12 partners from industry and research institutions, recently developed a process that enables them […]
In the United Kingdom, Distinctive Wash Ltd has created a powdered laundry soap targeting male consumers. The company has paired a Protease enzyme with ambergris. The ambergris sticks to the clothing, which then captures amber and sandalwood scents. The Protease enzyme is activated at temperatures of just 30 degrees centigrade, so it’s also environmentally friendly […]
In Minnesota, Cargill announced it will expand its full line of ester fluids across Europe by mid-2013. The company will add manufacturing capacity to support its recently acquired brand of Envirotemp dielectric fluids, including the industry leading FR3 natural ester fluid. This portfolio of esters meets the specifications of a wide range of transformer applications. […]
In Wisconsin, Hyrax Energy and Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation have signed a licensing agreement for a novel renewable chemical and biofuel production method. Developed in the laboratory of Ron Raines, a University of Wisconsin–Madison biochemistry professor and a Hyrax founder, the technology provides a new way to transform cellulosic biomass into renewable fuels and high-value […]
In New York, Emerald Brand, a manufacturer of environmentally friendly office, break room and disposable products for both home and business has added 3 new items to their USDA Certified Biobased Product Line. New items include 6 and 9 inch plates, and 12 oz. bowls. Biobased products are goods composed in whole or in significant […]
In the United Kingdom, Croda Europe has agreed to supply the rapeseed-based product for Encos’ first and follow-on plants from the Croda facilities in Hull and Gouda, The Netherlands. A number of other promising binder additives from the Croda range also have been evaluated during extensive laboratory and pilot plant trials. The product from Croda […]
