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VTT finds unprecedented extensible limits for formable cellulose-based food packaging to replace single-use plastic

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Mardi, novembre 7, 2023

In a pilot-scale study to find alternative raw materials for rigid plastic packages, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has obtained unprecedented maximum limits of its highly extensible formable cellulose-based webs used for rigid packaging applications.

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  • In a pilot-scale study to find alternative raw materials for rigid plastic packages, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has obtained unprecedented maximum limits of its highly extensible formable cellulose-based webs used for rigid packaging applications.
  • The results enable the manufacturing of a wide range of sustainable 3D packaging solutions that were previously unattainable.
  • Typical commercial boards have between 3-6% extensibility and best commercial formable boards have 10-18% extensibility.
  • The VTT behind the research are to present their findings at The Greener Manufacturing Show 2023 in Cologne, Germany between November 8-9.

New report details the 3 trillion euro cost of Europe's anti-science stance on new genomic techniques

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Mardi, octobre 24, 2023

The report further projects that this could compound to over €3 trillion over a decade.

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  • The report further projects that this could compound to over €3 trillion over a decade.
  • Dr Sheila Ochugboju, director of the Alliance for Science, commented: "This report details the high cost of saying no to scientific innovations.
  • The report discusses the scientific community's concern regarding the EU's position on NGTs, especially in light of the global advancements in bioeconomy.
  • In its conclusion the report underscores the economic considerations for the EU surrounding the adoption or non-adoption of NGTs.

Someno’s TOFU, Japan’s long-established tofu maker since 1862, records strong revenue growth of 179% over the past 8 months at its newly opened first European shop in Barcelona, Spain

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Lundi, octobre 2, 2023

The most recent revenue in September 2023 saw sturdy growth of 179% from 8 months ago in February.

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  • The most recent revenue in September 2023 saw sturdy growth of 179% from 8 months ago in February.
  • Concerned about his advanced age, its founder Tateo Shimizu requested his long-time friend Ono to buy out the business last year.
  • In October 2022, Someno's TOFU bought out the shares of TOFU Catalán S.L., bringing establishing the Someno’s Group.
  • Following several months of the business succession process, during which tofu manufacturing was suspended, business started once again in February 2023.

Cibus Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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Mercredi, août 9, 2023

Important greenhouse data continues to show promising results for Cibus’ first disease resistance trait for Sclerotinia resistance.

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  • Important greenhouse data continues to show promising results for Cibus’ first disease resistance trait for Sclerotinia resistance.
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    SAN DIEGO, Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cibus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBUS), a leading agricultural technology company that develops and licenses plant traits to seed companies, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, and provided a business update.
  • In addition to the milestones that Cibus has already accomplished this year, Cibus has several important milestones that it expects to accomplish in the second half of 2023.
  • Conference Call and Webcast Information: Cibus will host a live webcast on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time to discuss its second quarter 2023 financial results and provide a business update.

TrustArc Announces New TRUSTe EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Verification

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Jeudi, juillet 20, 2023

This is an important step toward empowering organizations to conduct business activities between the EU and United States while respecting human rights to data privacy and maintaining high standards for data privacy compliance."

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  • This is an important step toward empowering organizations to conduct business activities between the EU and United States while respecting human rights to data privacy and maintaining high standards for data privacy compliance."
  • With the EU-US Data Privacy Framework in effect, businesses will have the ability to transfer personal data from the EU to the U.S. in compliance with GDPR and EU law.
  • TrustArc supports businesses in their pursuit of adhering to the Framework through the TRUSTe EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Verification .
  • Similar to its predecessor, Privacy Shield, the new TRUSTe EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Verification will rely on TrustArc's combination of technology, deep privacy expertise as an Accountability Agent, and dispute resolution services.

Vianode selected for grant award from EU Innovation Fund for large-scale battery materials plant

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Vendredi, juillet 14, 2023

OSLO, Norway, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vianode, a Norwegian producer of advanced battery materials with a greener footprint, has been selected for a EUR 90 million EU Innovation Fund grant preparation for a large-scale plant to upscale innovative production of synthetic graphite.

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  • OSLO, Norway, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vianode, a Norwegian producer of advanced battery materials with a greener footprint, has been selected for a EUR 90 million EU Innovation Fund grant preparation for a large-scale plant to upscale innovative production of synthetic graphite.
  • The grant is awarded by the European Commission through the EU Innovation Fund and is part of a EUR 3.6 billion award to 41 large-scale clean tech projects.
  • "The grant demonstrates the European Commission's conviction in Vianode as a prominent vehicle to cut greenhouse gas emissions and drive technological innovation through a scalable and competitive value proposition.
  • Financial governmental support is one of several key framework conditions necessary to succeed with responsible electrification in Europe," says Hans Erik Vatne, interim CEO and COO in Vianode.

The HARMONY Alliance is set to become a research foundation

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Mercredi, juin 7, 2023

The HARMONY Alliance has revolutionized the use of big data in Hematologic Malignancies research.

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  • The HARMONY Alliance has revolutionized the use of big data in Hematologic Malignancies research.
  • THE HAGUE, Netherlands, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The HARMONY Alliance has revolutionized the use of big data to accelerate developments in treating patients with Hematological Malignancies.
  • The Alliance is made up of HARMONY and HARMONY PLUS – both funded by the European Commission's Innovative Health Initiative (IHI), formerly known as IMI.
  • Patients will be given a clear voice in the foundation and the patient-centered approach will remain paramount in all our research activities.

The HARMONY Alliance is set to become a research foundation

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Mercredi, juin 7, 2023

The HARMONY Alliance has revolutionized the use of big data in Hematologic Malignancies research.

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  • The HARMONY Alliance has revolutionized the use of big data in Hematologic Malignancies research.
  • THE HAGUE, Netherlands, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The HARMONY Alliance has revolutionized the use of big data to accelerate developments in treating patients with Hematological Malignancies.
  • The Alliance is made up of HARMONY and HARMONY PLUS – both funded by the European Commission's Innovative Health Initiative (IHI), formerly known as IMI.
  • Patients will be given a clear voice in the foundation and the patient-centered approach will remain paramount in all our research activities.

EQS-News: Carbios will receive grants totaling €54 million from French State via France 2030 and Grand-Est Region

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Jeudi, juin 1, 2023

Carbios selected for €30 million in funding from the French State via France 2030 and €12.5 million from the Grand-Est Region, subject to ratification by the European Commission, for the construction of Carbios' first industrial plant in Longlaville (54).

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  • Carbios selected for €30 million in funding from the French State via France 2030 and €12.5 million from the Grand-Est Region, subject to ratification by the European Commission, for the construction of Carbios' first industrial plant in Longlaville (54).
  • The reference plant in Longlaville in the Grand-Est region will be the world’s first PET biorecycling plant and is due for commissioning in 2025.
  • This funding will enable to continue its research into the optimization and continuous improvement of Carbios’ enzymatic technologies.
  • They have spared no effort, with the constant support of the French State and ADEME, to make this plant a reality.

Carbios Will Receive Grants Totaling €54 Million From French State via France 2030 and Grand-Est Region1 to Finance Construction of World's First PET Biorecycling Plant and Accelerate R&D Activities

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Mercredi, mai 31, 2023

The reference plant in Longlaville in the Grand-Est region will be the world’s first PET biorecycling plant and is due for commissioning in 2025.

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  • The reference plant in Longlaville in the Grand-Est region will be the world’s first PET biorecycling plant and is due for commissioning in 2025.
  • This plant will make it possible to relocate to France the production of the two basic components of PET, PTA and MEG3, both derived from the Carbios process.
  • For many years, French public and private research teams have been working together to develop a new enzymatic recycling technology.
  • They have spared no effort, with the constant support of the French State and ADEME, to make this plant a reality.