In the United Kingdom, Papico has been appointed by DaniMer of Georgia as their UK agent for marketing of it DaniMer’s plant based hot melt adhesive. Andrew Dunnings, Director of Papico stated, “Bio technology has often had the reputation for being more costly than less environmentally-friendly alternatives, but this bio adhesive will mean carton producers […]
In California, Cereplast announced Q3 2011 results, with net sales of $5.4 million, compared to $1.5 million for the third quarter of 2010. This increase reflects growth in orders due to the growing demand for bioplastics. Gross profit Q3 was $894,000, or a 16.7% gross margin, compared to 25.2% for the third quarter of 2010 […]
In Ireland, scientists have developed a dream product for teachers and school janitors alike – a completely biodegradable, non-stick chewing gum. The gum was developed by Cork University researchers, who report that the gum can be swept of the sidewalk as it won’t stick to anything. They also report that it can even be eaten […]
In Minnesota, Northern Technologies has been awarded a National Science Foundation Small Business Technology Transfer Phase II grant of $500,000 for the development of advanced polylactide materials for biobased and biodegradable plastic products. This award is a continuation of the successful Phase I project on the same topic, and will help NTIC develop and commercialize […]
In Canada, Flexible Solutions announced that their aspartic acid from sugar has reached commercial operating status at their Taber Alberta facility. Flexible stated that the next step is to increase production at the new plant. Production ramp up is expected to take several months given this process is a bio-chemical process as well as a […]
In Thailand, Universal Adsorbents and Chemicals (UAC) will invest almost $10m in a variety of alternative energy processes including petroleum gasification. The company hopes to develop renewable chemicals for butter production and fat acids after receiving a letter of intent from a foreign company with the intent of negotiating the construction of a separate plant.
In Michigan, Michigan State University researchers have found a new gene, that may lead to improvements in crops through either genetic manipulation or breeding, especially as related genes are present in soybeans, corn, wheat and other crops. The gene, referred to as CLMP1, helps explain how chloroplast divides in cells, its dispersal and the avoidance […]
In Canada, Enwave and Danisco have mutually discontinued an ongoing research and development collaboration to test EnWave’s powderREV pilot-scale dehydration technology with Danisco. The pilot machine has not yet achieved all project targets and would require some equipment modifications and further testing resulting in a longer development path. Both companies agreed that in light of […]
In Canada, Flexible Solutions announced that their aspartic acid from sugar plant has reached commercial operating status at their Taber Alberta facility. Flexible stated that the next step is to increase production at the new plant. Production ramp up is expected to take several months given this process is a bio-chemical process as well as […]
In California, Cereplast has extended its agreement with Italy-based ColorTec S.r.l to supply bioplastic resin to the Italian and Slovenian markets effective November 4, 2011 through December 31, 2012. Under the terms of the agreement, ColorTec is projecting to purchase $20 million of materials in 2012. More on the story.
