Why Emerging Biotechnology Is the Next Cleantech Opportunity for the Food and Beverage Sector

Clean biotech is emerging as a major opportunity for food and beverage brand owners and manufacturers facing pressure to reduce emissions, improve resource efficiency and build more resilient supply chains. This insight explores 20+ innovations across five clean biotech clusters, highlighting where companies can act now, where targeted pilots are needed, and how strategic partnerships can turn sustainability ambition into commercial value.

Biodegradable and Bio-based Plastics: Sustainable Alternatives to Traditional Plastics (2025 Guide)

Bio-based and biodegradable plastics promised to cut reliance on fossil feedstocks and reduce pollution at end of life. But their benefits hinge on polymer chemistry, application fit, and the infrastructure systems that collect and treat them - just as the EU’s PPWR raises the bar on recycled-content, recyclability and certain applications. Discover the latest biodegradable and bio-based plastics, EU regulations (PPWR 2025), and sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics in this article.