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Terra Oleo’s oil-producing microbes could replace destructive palm oil plantations

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When most kids rebel against their families, they might become a ski bum, join a band, or go to art school. Shen Ming Lee decided to start a company. “I grew up in the conventional palm oil industry,” Lee told TechCrunch. “My family’s business is one of the top producers in the palm oil space. […]

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After a $20M Series A funding, Germany’s Insempra plans eco-friendly lipid production

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Lipids are fatty, waxy or oily compounds that, for instance, typically come in the form of fats and oils. As a result they are heavily used in the production of beauty products, as well as in fashion, and food industries. Right now, most lipids come from environmentally problematic petrochemicals. But new processes mean its possible

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