Debut Develops Animal-Free Carmine Pigment Using Proprietary Biotechnology
Debut, a US company producing biotech ingredients for the beauty industry, has announced a breakthrough in the development of animal-free carmine. Carmine is an intense red pigment derived from the cochineal beetle, and is widely used in beauty products, food, and textiles. However, Debut has discovered a new class of enzyme enabling the bioproduction of animal-free carmine, and has developed technology that allows the ingredient to be produced at pilot …
Biotope Unveils Fifth Cohort Focused on Solutions for Leather, Food Waste, and Natural Colors
Biotope, a Belgian biotech incubator and early-stage investor, has revealed the three startups selected to be part of its fifth and latest cohort: Corium Biotech, I-Challenge, and Lantana Bio. Launched by the Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie (VIB), Biotope aims to bring agrifood startups to seed-stage readiness within 18 months, de-risking biotechnology investments to drive innovation in the biotech space. Annick Verween, Head of Biotope, shared: “Biotope focuses on potentially impactful …