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Plantible Foods has secured $35 million in combined debt and equity funding to expand production of Rubi Protein, its plant-derived protein made from Lemna, also known as water lentils. The package includes a loan from X-Caliber Rural Capital, a licensed USDA lender, alongside a $10 million equity investment from RA Capital and existing investors. The […] The post Plantible Foods secures $35M…
BioHarvest Sciences has signed an exclusive agreement to manufacture a rare fragrance compound for an undisclosed customer in the United Arab Emirates. They are using advanced plant-cell technology to reproduce a scent normally derived from an endangered species. Planned volumes total 20 metric tons across 2027 and 2028. The compound comes from a plant threatened […] The post Plant-cell firm…
For MENA countries, waste conversion is a practical tool – not just a nice-to-have The post Pragmatism drives MENA’s waste conversion industries appeared first on World Bio Market Insights .
Denmark reached a notable energy milestone on July 4. Domestic biogas production matched the country’s total gas consumption for a full day. It marked the first time this year that renewable gas output was enough to cover national demand, according to industry group Biogas Danmark. The gas comes from organic material that would otherwise go […] The post Danish biogas covers a day of gas use…
Cox Enterprises has launched its first Cox Cleantech Residency, bringing together 10 early-stage startups for a six-week program in Atlanta. The initiative, run with gener8tor and the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub, gives each company a $10,000 stipend along with mentorship and access to Cox’s industry network. The cohort was chosen from 75 applicants across the […] The post Cox Enterprises…
Biomanufacturing company Again has acquired Genomatica, known as Geno, in a deal announced from Copenhagen and San Diego. The acquisition combines Again’s biomanufacturing scale-up expertise with Geno’s AI-driven discovery and design platform. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Geno was founded in 1998 and built its reputation on industrial bioprocess engineering. Over the years, […] The post…
Hyosung Group is expanding beyond its core spandex business into bio-based materials, using sugarcane as a feedstock for a new production system in Vietnam. The move builds on decades of expertise from Hyosung TNC, the world’s leading spandex producer, as the company looks to meet rising global demand for low-carbon textile inputs. The plan centers […] The post Hyosung to build sugarcane-based…
FatHopes Energy has partnered with PetroVietnam Oil Corporation, known as PVOIL, to build Vietnam’s first nationwide collection system for used cooking oil. The Malaysian company specializes in traceable waste-based feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel. The partnership aims to turn used cooking oil from households, restaurants, industrial kitchens and seafood processing plants into certified…
China’s largest fermentation manufacturers are redirecting production capacity toward mycoprotein and other alternative proteins. That is according to a new report from the Good Food Institute APAC, authored by researcher Dr. Dirk van der Kley. The report links the shift to shrinking pharmaceutical margins and coordinated government support. For decades, Chinese fermentation companies focused on…
Nama Water Services has launched a pilot project in Oman to grow camelina, a crop widely used in biofuel production, using recycled water. The initiative is being carried out in partnership with Hema Energy. The project supports Nama’s sustainability strategy and aligns with Oman’s broader green economy goals. It uses treated wastewater for irrigation, demonstrating […] The post Oman pilots…
