{"id":80468,"date":"2020-10-26T07:29:21","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T06:29:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=80468"},"modified":"2020-10-21T12:26:11","modified_gmt":"2020-10-21T10:26:11","slug":"adm-and-spiber-to-partner-on-production-of-innovative-biobased-polymers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/adm-and-spiber-to-partner-on-production-of-innovative-biobased-polymers\/","title":{"rendered":"ADM and Spiber to Partner on Production of Innovative Biobased Polymers"},"content":{"rendered":"

ADM) and Spiber Inc. (Spiber) today announced an agreement to expand the production of Spiber\u2019s innovative Brewed Protein\u2122 polymers for use in apparel and other consumer products. The collaboration will combine Spiber\u2019s cutting-edge structural protein fermentation technology with ADM\u2019s deep expertise in large-scale fermentation technologies, engineering, operations and extensive agricultural supply chain.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Brewed Protein polymers will be produced by ADM in the U.S. using plant-based dextrose as a feedstock, and then shipped to Spiber downstream facilities, where they will be processed into an array of materials \u2014 primarily fibers \u2014 for use in a variety of applications such as apparel, lightweight auto parts, high-performance foams, and more. Brewed Protein polymers will play a critical role in expanding the range of plant-based, sustainable alternative materials.<\/p>\n

“Consumers are increasingly demanding sustainable innovation in the products they purchase, and we\u2019re excited to partner with Spiber to help bring this leading-edge technology to market,\u201d said Ian Pinner, ADM\u2019s Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer and president of the company\u2019s Health & Wellness division.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom our partnerships with farmers and our efficient origination network, to our ability to provide sustainably sourced feedstocks from nature, to our expertise in fermentation and ability to scale technology to commercial production, our end-to-end capabilities give us a substantial leadership position in this fast-growing market,\u201d Pinner continued. \u201cAcross ADM, we are creating value for customers and shareholders alike by finding innovative, exciting ways to use our array of plant-based products. From alternative proteins to substitutes for petroleum-based plastics, we\u2019re excited to lead in the creation of whole new generations of in-demand, sustainable products.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter more than a year of working closely with ADM, we are pleased to take our partnership to the next level and expand Spiber\u2019s production to the U.S.,\u201d said Kazuhide Sekiyama, Spiber\u2019s Co-founder, Director, and Representative Executive Officer. \u201cADM has an amazing team, providing significant value for our business not only through its fermentation expertise, but also as a provider of quality, corn-based raw materials used in our process.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis collaboration takes us to a new phase in the commercialization of Spiber\u2019s materials \u2014 one in which Brewed Protein will be more widely available and at costs suitable for broader markets,\u201d Sekiyama continued. \u201cProteins represent the pinnacle material platform evolved and adopted by life on earth to ensure survival. Spiber remains committed to blazing a trail in providing such material alternatives for industry and playing a role in the transition to a more sustainable society. We are excited to be taking the next important steps in that process together with ADM.\u201d<\/p>\n

In 2019, the two companies began a long-term collaboration, in which ADM provided technical, engineering and process support, along with access to production resources, to help develop and test Spiber\u2019s process at scale. Following the successful completion of that work, the second phase announced today extends the partnership between the two companies, creating a pathway toward commercial-scale production in the coming years.<\/p>\n

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About ADM<\/h3>\n

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We\u2019re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world\u2019s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over.<\/p>\n

About Spiber<\/h3>\n

Established in September 2007, Spiber Inc. is a Japanese biotechnology startup utilizing cutting-edge synthetic biology, polymer, and material science for the development of novel protein materials known as Brewed Protein\u2122. Produced through microbial fermentation and utilizing agricultural feedstocks as their primary raw material, Brewed Protein\u2122 polymers are well-positioned to make significant contributions to animal-free and plastic-free initiatives in a range of fields, such as the apparel and automotive industries. Leveraging its R&D expertise, Spiber pursues its mission of positively contributing to sustainable human well-being.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

ADM) and Spiber Inc. (Spiber) today announced an agreement to expand the production of Spiber\u2019s innovative Brewed Protein\u2122 polymers for use in apparel and other consumer products. The collaboration will combine Spiber\u2019s cutting-edge structural protein fermentation technology with ADM\u2019s deep expertise in large-scale fermentation technologies, engineering, operations and extensive agricultural supply chain. The Brewed Protein […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","nova_meta_subtitle":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5572],"tags":[5838,5847,12518,16171],"supplier":[196,5079],"class_list":["post-80468","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bio-based","tag-bioeconomy","tag-bioplastics","tag-feedstocks","tag-fermentation","supplier-archer-daniels-midland-company-adm","supplier-spiber"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80468","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/59"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=80468"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80468\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=80468"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=80468"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=80468"},{"taxonomy":"supplier","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/supplier?post=80468"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}