CJ CheilJedang

CJ Biomaterials Continues to Expand Applications for PHA with World's First Completely Biodegradable Plastic Bottle Cap

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
NatureWorks, PLA, PHA, Plastic, Biopolymer, Environment, CJ CheilJedang, Polymer, Chicken soup, Nature

New eco-friendly cap introduced by Beyond Plastic can replace traditional, petroleum-based plastic caps

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  • New eco-friendly cap introduced by Beyond Plastic can replace traditional, petroleum-based plastic caps
    Woburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - March 26, 2024) - CJ Biomaterials, Inc, a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, continues to expand the applications for its advanced PHA technology, announcing that their biopolymers are being used by California-based Beyond Plastic to develop the world's first completely biodegradable plastic bottle cap.
  • With the inclusion of CJ Biomaterials' PHA, the Beyond Plastic bottle cap is both recyclable and compostable, in addition to being fully biodegradable.
  • "Utilizing CJ Biomaterials' PHA biopolymers, we've developed an authentically eco-conscious alternative to conventional plastic bottle caps.
  • CJ Biomaterials' polyhydroxyalkanoate biopolymers are being used by California-based Beyond Plastic to develop the world's first completely biodegradable plastic bottle.

CJ Biomaterials Names Harry Jang as New Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
PHA, Biopolymer, CJ CheilJedang, Polymer, Jang, CJ, Nature, Dodge, Chemistry, Renewable energy

Jang is a 29-year veteran of CJ CheilJedang, holding positions of leadership in countries around the world

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  • Jang is a 29-year veteran of CJ CheilJedang, holding positions of leadership in countries around the world
    Woburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - March 19, 2024) - CJ Biomaterials, Inc, a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, has named Harry Jang as its new Chief Executive Officer.
  • As the head of CJ Biomaterials, Jang will oversee the company's strategic direction, drive innovation in sustainable materials, and spearhead efforts to expand market presence and partnerships in the global bioplastics industry.
  • Jang joined CJ CheilJedang in 1995 and has taken over roles of increasing responsibility at CJ businesses around the world, working in Korea, Brazil, Vietnam, Germany, and most recently, the United States.
  • During his tenure, Jang helped CJ BIO America to grow its business, including an expansion of operations at its Ft.

Matmerize, Inc. and CJ Biomaterials Partner to Utilize Innovative AI Technology to Advance Sustainable Polymer Solutions

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
PHA, Biopolymer, CJ CheilJedang, Polyhydroxyalkanoates, Machine learning, Soil, Medical device

In a recent collaboration with Matmerize, CJ Biomaterials successfully tested Matmerize's cloud-based AI platform, PolymRize™, to optimize bio-based polymers, ensuring they meet specific performance criteria across a wide range of applications.

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  • In a recent collaboration with Matmerize, CJ Biomaterials successfully tested Matmerize's cloud-based AI platform, PolymRize™, to optimize bio-based polymers, ensuring they meet specific performance criteria across a wide range of applications.
  • Human life and plastic have become inseparable, but the environmental toll of plastic waste is undeniable.
  • "The collaboration with CJ Biomaterials goes beyond R&D efforts, significantly impacting work efficiency and cost reduction by prioritizing experiments through expertise and machine learning capabilities.
  • This commitment to innovation not only promotes sustainable practices but also secures a competitive advantage for CJ Biomaterials in the polymer and plastic industry."

Circana Announces Its 2023 US CPG Growth Leaders

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Constellation, Consumer, Attention, Growth, Gruma, Noise, Post Holdings, Constellation Brands, Coca-Cola, CJ CheilJedang, Chobani, Social media, Artificial intelligence, Convenience, CPG, Behavior, Cosmetic industry, Molson Coors, Energy drink, P&G, MrBeast, Cosmetics, Public key certificate, Pharmavite

Chicago, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Circana ™, a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, today announced its annual Growth Leaders rankings.

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  • Chicago, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Circana ™, a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, today announced its annual Growth Leaders rankings.
  • “Our 2023 Growth Leaders are a testament to the agility required to overcome the shifts in consumer buying behavior as they battled increased economic and inflationary pressures,” said Sally Lyons Wyatt, global executive vice president and chief CPG and foodservice advisor, Circana.
  • While still considered Growth Leaders, the smallest companies contributed less to growth, indicating that the pandemic boost of recent years is over.
  • Constellation Brands was the 2023 Growth Leader among $8 billion-plus companies with leading sales growth and market share performance.

CJ Biomaterials PHA-Based Polybag Makes Same-Day Delivery More Sustainable

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Woburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - February 6, 2024) - CJ Biomaterials, Inc, a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, announced today that it has developed a new PHA-based polybag that has properties similar to traditional polybags made with petroleum-based plastic material. South Korea-based health and beauty retailer CJ Olive Young will incorporate the new PHA-based bags into their same-day delivery service. This ecofriendly polybag technology will reduce the impact same-day delivery has on the environment and help to address the plastic waste challenge.

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  • South Korea-based health and beauty retailer CJ Olive Young will incorporate the new PHA-based bags into their same-day delivery service.
  • CJ Biomaterials' polybag is made exclusively from biodegradable materials, eliminating the use of polyvinylchloride (PVC).
  • Through this partnership with CJ Olive Young, we are introducing this breakthrough development in sustainable delivery technology to a large consumer base, which we believe will accelerate its commercialization," says Seung-Jin Lee, White BIO Business Leader at CJ CheilJedang, parent company of CJ Biomaterials.
  • CJ Biomaterials has developed a new PHA-based polybag that has properties similar to traditional polybags made with petroleum-based plastic material.

CJ Biomaterials' Semi-Crystalline Polyhydroxyalkanoate (scPHA) Added to FDA's Inventory of Food Contact Substances

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
FCN, Compost, Food, Agency, TUV, Biopolymer, Safety, FDA, FCS, PHA, Soil, CJ CheilJedang, Medical device

Company's scPHA can now be used in the manufacture of food contact materials sold in the U.S.

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  • Company's scPHA can now be used in the manufacture of food contact materials sold in the U.S.
    Second CJ Biomaterials biopolymer added to inventory, joining amorphous PHA
    Woburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - January 30, 2024) - CJ Biomaterials, Inc., a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, announced today that its semi-crystalline PHA (scPHA) biopolymer branded PHACT™ S1000P is now included in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substances (FCS) with the Assigned Food Contact Notification (FCN) 2330.
  • Before being added to the FCS inventory, CJ Biomaterials' scPHA had to successfully complete extensive safety testing by the FDA.
  • "The addition of our PHACT S1000P technology to the FDA Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substances demonstrates CJ Biomaterials' commitment to safety and innovation," says Max Senechal, Chief Commercial Officer for CJ Biomaterials.
  • For more information on the advanced PHA technology being produced by CJ Biomaterials, and to contact them to partner on the development of sustainable solutions, visit https://cjbiomaterials.com/ .

CJ Biomaterials Expands Consumer Application for Patented PHA Technology to a New Food Product

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Olive, PHA, Food, Chicken, Chemistry, Partnership, Agriculture, Biopolymer, Environment, Polymer, 3D, Chicken soup, PLA, NatureWorks, Nature, Horticulture, CJ CheilJedang, Red Dot, Silk

With CJ Biomaterials' PHA technology integrated into the cups' inner coating, they are biodegradable and compostable, reducing the amount of plastic waste entering the environment.

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  • With CJ Biomaterials' PHA technology integrated into the cups' inner coating, they are biodegradable and compostable, reducing the amount of plastic waste entering the environment.
  • In 2023, CJ Biomaterials developed microwavable paper coating technology combining its patented PHA with PLA.
  • As one of only a few companies that are capable of mass-producing PHA, CJ Biomaterials is committed to impactful action delivering eco-friendly solutions with its extensive PHA technology platform.
  • CJ Biomaterials continues to expand on the applications of its PHA technology, developing solutions for food and beverage packaging; food serviceware; fibers and nonwovens; consumer goods; agriculture and horticulture; and 3D printing filament.

bibigo™ Invites Fans to Pay for Their Dumplings by Singing With Checkout Karaoke

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Entertainment, Advertising, Online, Communications, General Entertainment, Food, Beverage, Social Media, Music, Retail, Influencer, Social media, Central Time, Multimedia, CJ, Friends, Prize, Love, Singing, Internet celebrity, Effect, Human, Marketing, CJ CheilJedang, Online shopping

1 brand of dumplings in the U.S., is inviting fans to show their love for their favorite bibigo™ products by singing karaoke to pay for them.

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  • 1 brand of dumplings in the U.S., is inviting fans to show their love for their favorite bibigo™ products by singing karaoke to pay for them.
  • To make sure everyone can rise to the occasion, the brand is bringing their machine to the digital space through the TikTok filter named bibigo™ Checkout Karaoke.
  • On top of being a tempting proposition, it is an invitation for the world to celebrate three staples of Korean culture: karaoke, dumplings and K-pop.
  • To learn more about bibigo™ Checkout Karaoke, please visit the bibigo™ TikTok page to follow the recent posts: https://www.tiktok.com/@bibigousa

Provectus Algae Enters Into Livestock Methane Reduction Space Commissioning First Demonstration Biomanufacturing Plant

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Health Technology, Energy, Green Technology, Other Health, Professional Services, Environment, Venture Capital, Environmental Health, Science, Biotechnology, Other Energy, Other Science, Health, Utilities, Research, FutureFeed, CSIRO, Farm, Livestock, Carbon, CJ CheilJedang, Methane, Transport, Farmer, Animal, CO2, Microalgae, Parity, Animal husbandry, Seaweed, Asparagopsis

Provectus Algae (Provectus) has announced its entry into livestock methane reduction with its first 30,000 L demonstration plant commissioned in October to scale up Asparagopsis feed additives.

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  • Provectus Algae (Provectus) has announced its entry into livestock methane reduction with its first 30,000 L demonstration plant commissioned in October to scale up Asparagopsis feed additives.
  • Provectus Algae develops biomanufacturing approaches using carbon-capturing algae.
  • With backing from key sustainability leaders like Hitachi Ventures and CJ Cheiljedang, Provectus sees livestock methane reduction as an ideal application for its technologies.
  • Provectus Algae also plans to expand its demonstration plant to 160 kL and begin the construction of a new large-scale facility in 2024.

CJ Foods Launches "bibigo to go" Delivery Brand to Service Growing Demand for Delicious Korean Meals

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Monday, November 6, 2023
Taste, Uber Eats, CJ, ASDA, CJ CheilJedang, Partnership, Just Eat, UK Business Forums, Food delivery, Fast food, Bibimbap, Ocado

The delivery food brand offers popular Korean meals made with CJ's bibigo products through Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat

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  • The delivery food brand offers popular Korean meals made with CJ's bibigo products through Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat
    LONDON, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CJ Foods, a business unit of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang, launched an online delivery food service "bibigo to go" to introduce their delicious Korean menu to British consumers.
  • The menu includes popular Korean foods such as Mandu (Korean dumpling), Korean-style fried chicken, Bibimbap, fried rice, Japchae noodles, Tteokbokki, Kimchi and Korean sauces as well as fries, topped with Korean flavours.
  • "We believe the convenient bibigo to go delivery service and Pop Up will be great platforms for consumers to experience our delicious K-food products."
  • Starting with the UK, CJ Foods aims to spread the taste of Korean cuisine across Europe.