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Paques Biomaterials | Natural alternatives to plastic
Plastic is everywhere and from its production to its disposal, plastic has a huge impact on our planet. In nature, plastics break down into small particles called microplastics, which accumulate in the food chain. Planet B.io’s resident Paques Biomaterials uses a variety of residual streams to create a biobased and biodegradable alternative to plastic: Caleyda®.
Vivici: Revolutionizing Dairy Protein Production for a Sustainable Future
In a world dealing with the environmental impact of traditional animal agriculture, B2B ingredients company Vivici is dedicated to transforming the landscape of dairy protein production. The Planet B.io resident, driven by a mission for planet-friendly nutrition, uses precision fermentation to create superior dairy proteins, specifically focusing on the whey complex.
Saron Marine: Navigating Environmental Excellence in the Maritime Industry
In the bustling world of maritime services, one company has set sail with a distinct mission – to safeguard the marine environment through precise and reliable testing. The Greek Saron Marine, an ‘odd duck’ at Planet B.io, specializes in providing marine environmental services to the maritime market, with a primary focus on ballast water testing and related environmental assessments.
Introducing Finwerd Flavours & Fragrances: Redefining the Power of Flavour
Flavour is a ubiquitous part of our daily lives, influencing the taste and sensory experience of the products we consume. However, behind the scenes, there is a world of innovation and science dedicated to perfecting the flavours we encounter. One such company leading the way in this field is Finwerd Flavours & Fragrances, a Dutch flavour house that uses cutting-edge ingredients, market insights, and consumer preferences to design the perfect taste experience for its customers' products.
VitroTEM's Naiad tour showcases revolutionary graphene liquid cell fabrication technology across top US research institutes
In March 2023, the VitroTEM team embarked on a tour of several prestigious research institutes across the United States. The purpose of this tour was to showcase their latest innovation, Naiad - an automated system for the fabrication of graphene liquid cells, and to demonstrate its transformative capabilities in facilitating the acquisition of high-resolution TEM images. Some of the institutes visited by the VitroTEM team were Harvard, MIT Nano, the University of Illinois, and The University of Maryland.
Interview with DAB.bio: making sustainable everyday products affordable
Most products are still produced using fossil and other scarce natural resources. Increasingly, biotechnology offers a sustainable alternative. DAB.bio wants to make that alternative affordable as well. Eric van der Meer, CEO and Kirsten Herben-Steinbusch, CTO from DAB talked to AD.nl about how their fermentation technology can reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and other scarce resources.