In Boston, a new report is exploring the future production of sustainable materials, such as handbags of mushroom leather and biodegradable foodware. The report from IDTechEx—a market research and business intelligence company focusing on emerging technologies—notes that, with the right input feedstock, such as biomass or gases, and the right fermentation processes, the outputs of […]
In Boston, biotech-based food coloring company Phytolon and strain engineering firm Ginkgo Bioworks have successfully completed the first development milestone of their multi-product collaboration effort. Ginkgo and Phytolon’s partnership, which began in February 2022, aims to produce vibrant betalain pigments spanning the entire yellow-to-purple spectrum using cell engineering. The successful completion of the project’s first […]
In Boston, bioactives startup Ayana Bio has entered into a seven-figure joint development agreement with Wooree Green Science, a subsidiary of Wooree Bio. The collaboration aims to develop plant cell-derived saffron and other vital bioactive ingredients, specifically for health and wellness products targeting the South Korean market. Known for its potential to aid weight loss […]
