Biotech

NutraWomen Wednesday: Caitlyn Krebs, CEO and cofounder, Nalu Bio

08-May-2024 By Danielle Masterson

A biologist by training with an entrepreneurial mindset, Caitlyn Krebs, CEO and cofounder of Nalu Bio, said she’s committed to building a world-class team that will deliver chemistry-derived cannabinoids that solve some of the world’s top health and wellbeing...

NutraCast: Bioharvest Sciences on replicating plant cells and meeting demand amid war

03-May-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Armed with resilience, commitment and a passion for plant bioactives, Israel based-biotech company Bioharvest Sciences continues to meet consumer demand despite the ongoing conflict in the region.

Ayana Bio opens a new plant cell-to-product lab

12-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The new lab in Boston’s Seaport District is intended to help the company accelerate the commercialization of multiple cultivated ingredients.

Solarea Bio raises $15M in series B funding round

23-May-2023 By Olivia Haslam

The cash injection will go toward two new products with plans to introduce a stream of future products that address important health conditions.

Nordic biotech launches versatile omega-3 and cetoleic acid ingredient

11-Nov-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Norwegian Biotech, Grøntvedt, has developed a natural omega-3 product rich in cetoleic acid, derived from a sustainable source of pelagic Atlantic herring.

Genomatica enters functional food and beverage market with ketosis for all

09-Nov-2022 By Asia Sherman

Biotechnology company Genomatica – known for producing sustainable materials used in textiles, plastics and cosmetics – has launched Avela, a renewable (R)-1,3-butanediol chemical developed to induce exogenous ketosis in the body.

Biotech firm Conagen scales up high-purity salidroside production

03-Oct-2022 By Asia Sherman

Massachusetts-based Conagen has announced the commercial production of its 99% pure salidroside, harnessing the adaptogenic potential of the Rhodiola rosea plant through bioconversion.

New high-tech lab will meet demand for active ingredients in personal care

20-Jul-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

French biotech, SILAB, has opened a new high-tech research facility to “meet high market demand” for natural active ingredients in beauty and personal care markets.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Annick Mercenier, Chief Innovation Officer, NutriLeads

29-Jun-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Throughout her career, Annick Mercenier managed to co-invent more than 50 patents and authored more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications.

INOREAL acquisition enables saffron expansion for Madrid-based biotech Natac

17-Jun-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Natac Group has acquired French biotech INOREAL to significantly increase its presence in the global saffron extracts market.

Nuseed survey highlights consumer potential for plant-based omega-3

15-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

With the health of the oceans a top concern for supplement users, a new survey from Nuseed Nutritional US Inc indicates that almost two-thirds of consumers prefer a plant-based omega-3 when provided an option.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Biotech entrepreneur creates handheld glycerol sensor for precise personalised nutrition

22-Mar-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A French biotech entrepreneur has created a handheld glycerol sensor currently being used by scientists and soon to be launched into the personalised nutrition market to help consumers reach their weight management and exercise goals.