In the UAE, Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), Spinneys, and Circa Biotech have expanded a strategic partnership to reduce food waste and support sustainable agriculture by transforming surplus food into agricultural feed using black soldier fly larvae. During a six month trial at select stores in Abu Dhabi, Spinneys managed to decrease […]
In Abu Dhabi, Gulf Biopolymers Industries Ltd. plans to build a polylactic acid plant at a Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi site. The plant will eventually produce 30,000 metric tons of the bioplastic and be the first producer of the biodegradable polymer in the Middle East, said Port News. “GBI’s venture is a leap towards […]
In Abu Dhabi, spectators at a recent Grand Prix race enjoyed drinks from a new type of bioplastic cup. Called biodolomer, the compostable material is produced from minerals and vegetable oils and was developed by Sweden’s Gaia Biomaterials. Approximately 150,000 such cups were served at the F1 race. “It’s a fantastic sign of recognition to […]
