This week's news, insights and inspiration for the global bioeconomy community

• This Week

Q1 of 2025 brought many surprises, like an uptick in #biomaterial investment. But why are investors returning to the sector? Read this week's feature to find out.

Head to our newsroom to discover DMC's new #fermented myo-inositol, HUGO BOSS' latest recycled polyester yarn, and how a Greek startup is transforming coffee #waste into skincare.

• Feature Story

Biomaterials are back on the green investment agenda

Three companies bagged the lion’s share of Q1 2025’s biomaterials investments. Who are these companies? And how have they managed to lure back capital after the green investment lull?

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• Newsroom

BUSINESS

DMC Launches Fermented Myo-Inositol, a Cleaner and more Sustainable Alternative, Benefiting Metabolic, Reproductive, and Infant Health markets

DMC’s fermentation-derived myo-inositol is produced through a natural, solvent-free process that ensures superior purity and reduces environmental impact.

TECHNOLOGY

COM4PHA project explores bioplastic alternatives for packaging and agriculture

The project seeks to promote new product development lines that will utilize biodegradable materials effectively.

TECHNOLOGY

HUGO BOSS introduces recycled polyester yarn NovaPoly

NovaPoly is produced from textile waste materials, including waste from clothing production and post-consumer textiles.

BUSINESS

New tequila brand, Laelia, focuses on sustainable production

Recycled agave fibers, known as bagasse, are used as biofuel. It contributes 80% of the energy needed for Laelia’s production.

INVESTMENT

Coffeeco Upcycle secures €715k for coffee waste transformation

The company extracts antioxidant-rich substances and natural fibres which are later used in minimalist skincare products.

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• Our Events

World Bio Markets 2025 - 10-11 June, The Hague

World Bio Markets is a two-day, business development event for the global industrial biomanufacturing sector.

Bio Innovations Midwest 2025 - 15-16 September, Omaha

Bio Innovations Midwest is THE event dedicated to driving the exciting growth of industrial biomanufacturing in the U.S.

• Back To The Future

SERIES 24, EPISODE 05

HELM – Driving sustainable bio-based solutions through partnership

A presentation by:

Norbert Baum, Senior Executive Manager, Global Business Development Chemicals, HELM
Crystal Jones, Global Sales & Marketing Lead, QIRA

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• Reads of The Week

Small scale biomass applications for clean cooking

Meatable Bets on Singapore Factory for Global Scale-Up of Cultivated Pork

Beyond bioenergy – A civil society statement on EU Bioenergy policy

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