Researchers from Colombia's Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana have found a way to slow the melting of ice cream using a part of the banana plant which is typically thrown away.

AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals and Renmatix recently announced that they are collaborating to produce biomass-based performance additives which will enhance the properties of paints and construction materials.

In her interview with The Verge, Biologist and Creative Director Christina Agapakis of Ginkgo Bioworks discusses lab-grown meat, labeling, and how synthetic biology can help make products which are more sustainable and ethically sourced such as lab-grown meat.

Renmatix has developed a product which can serve as a substitute for eggs, oils, fats and a variety of thickeners in baked goods called “Simple Cellulose”.

Researchers from NANOPACK, a 3 year EU funded project, are investigating the antimicrobial attributes of nanomaterials and how they can be used in food packaging to prolong the shelf life and decrease the risk of food born illnesses.