非农业生物科技

Moolec Science, a company using molecular farming to grow sustainable ingredients in plants, has achieved a major breakthrough for its GLA-rich safflower oil.

The European Parliament has passed a resolution calling on the European Commission to halt funding for NGOs that lobby on behalf of plant-based alternatives to animal products, and to commission scientific studies into what it terms “food substitutes,” with particular concern raised about their presence in school meal programs.

Parma-based plant-based dairy company Dreamfarm has appointed Sue Garfitt, former CEO of Alpro, to its Board of Directors as an independent member. The appointment comes as the company prepares to scale across Europe following a strong commercial performance in 2025.

STI Group has launched a fiber-based packaging solution for laundry pods that responds to cost pressures, child safety requirements, and sustainability demands in personal care packaging. 

LanzaTech, a US startup leveraging fermentation to convert gases into high-value products, has entered a two-year partnership with the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) to establish a new AI-powered hub for its process.

Despite dominating in Europe, Danone’s alternative dairy portfolio in North America has been struggling.

The European Commission (EC) has restricted 12 cosmetic ingredients due to concerns related to potential endocrine disruption or genotoxicity.

LookFantastic’s 2026 Spring/Summer trend report has revealed that “skinification” is here to stay, with advanced skin care ingredients continuing to be highlighted in hybrid makeup products and peptides as the “backbone” of the trend.

The personal care industry is experiencing a shift toward more science-driven, customized beauty solutions. One of the most intriguing developments in this area is neurocosmetics, a field that blends neuroscience with skin care. This emerging sector is expanding the potential of beauty products, offering consumers a more personalized, holistic approach that goes beyond the surface of skin care to include emotional and mental well-being.