Welcome to the first day of the World Bio Markets... where over 600 pre-arranged meetings have been scheduled WOW. If you can't be in-person with us here in The Hague, don't fret: we have a treat for you. A brand new 5 Minutes With... interview with Raoul Dees, Business Developer at Cosun Biobased Experts, a subsidiary of Royal Cosun, whose Senior Innovation Manager Mike Vermeer, is our opening keynote speaker today.
As always, we bring you the best news of the #bioeconomy. From #sustainable polymers, #plastic packaging solutions, and #agrotech, we bring the World Bio Markets to you.
Oh, did we forget to mention our latest feature of #investment returning to fermented proteins?
FEATURE STORY
Why investment could return to precision fermented protein
Something strange is happening in the world of alternative proteins. Investment into the sector surged in 2019 until reaching a record $5.1 billion in 2021. The bonanza ended almost as soon as it began, however, drying up by 2022 and leaving the newly-flush sector in the lurch. US companies aren’t able to find enough commercial or demo-scale supply in precision fermented proteins as they need. Why, then, this gap between consumer interest and investment?
Borealis launches new sustainable engineering polymer
Borealis is launching Stelora, a new class of sustainable engineering polymer offering increased strength, durability and a step change in heat-resistance capability.
C&A and Recover launch collection with recycled cotton
The collection is the result of the 4-year strategic partnership established by the two companies last year, which aims to place recycled cotton as the core ingredient of a more sustainable fashion industry. Each piece contains 20% Recover™ recycled cotton fiber.
The first fertilizer built on this technology, alignN™, delivers nitrogen to the crop more effectively. The result is a higher yield per unit of fertilizer and a lower carbon footprint for the industry.
Megaflex Schaumstoff uses Mondi’s paper solution for mattresses
Protector Bag ExpandForm replaces the current plastic packaging with a flexible and recyclable alternative. It is made with Mondi’s kraft paper, which is responsibly sourced and renewable, and can be recycled contributing to a circular economy.
Converting an existing coal-fired boiler to biofuel combustion is a quick and cost-effective way to transition from fossil to renewable fuels. Valmet has decades of experience of successful boiler conversions.
