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America’s Manufacturing Future Starts With Industrial Hemp
America’s Manufacturing Future Starts With Industrial Hemp Article

America’s Manufacturing Future Starts With Industrial Hemp

America is making a costly mistake by treating industrial hemp as just another crop. It is an industrial material that can strengthen manufacturing, create jobs, reduce dependence on imported raw materials, and help build more resilient supply chains. If we keep limiting hemp to an agricultural debate, we will hand another major manufacturing opportunity to other countries. If we build the industries that…
Morris Beegle
August 12, 2026
Heineken UK to source almost half of malted barley from regenerative farming
Heineken UK to source almost half of malted barley from regenerative farming Article

Heineken UK to source almost half of malted barley from regenerative farming

Heineken UK has announced the launch of a major regenerative malting barley programme that will see almost half of its malted barley sourced from regenerative agriculture practices by 2027. The brewer is partnering with maltsters Muntons and Boortmalt, barley merchant Cefetra and independent agronomists Soil Capital to support UK farmers in adopting regenerative farming methods at scale.
Morris Beegle
August 11, 2026
Textile Innovation Showcase at the UKFT Sustainability Conference 2026: Progress in Practice
Textile Innovation Showcase at the UKFT Sustainability Conference 2026: Progress in Practice Article

Textile Innovation Showcase at the UKFT Sustainability Conference 2026: Progress in Practice

Spanning next-generation fibres and materials, bio-based colour and finishes, textile-to-textile recycling, advanced sorting, AI-enabled design and new manufacturing technologies, the Showcase explores innovation across the textile value chain. Together, the exhibitors demonstrate how developments in materials science, biotechnology, engineering, digital technology and manufacturing are creating new possibilities for reducing waste, moving away from fossil-derived inputs and chemicals, and keeping materials…
Morris Beegle
August 9, 2026
Threads of Hope Bazaar opens in Hyderabad
Threads of Hope Bazaar opens in Hyderabad Article

Threads of Hope Bazaar opens in Hyderabad

The bazaar was inaugurated by renowned television presenter, actress and producer Jhansi Laxmi in the presence of members of the Crafts Council of Telangana, designers, craft revivalists, collectors and craft enthusiasts. Addressing the gathering, Jhansi Laxmi said every handmade creation carries the story of an artisan. She noted that supporting the bazaar was not just about purchasing handcrafted products but…
Morris Beegle
August 2, 2026
The World is Coming to New York
The World is Coming to New York Article

The World is Coming to New York

By: RootSource Media, Building Markets Through International Partnerships From agriculture and advanced materials to textiles, construction, and manufacturing, industrial hemp is becoming part of a much larger conversation about the future bioeconomy. Countries around the world are investing in genetics, processing infrastructure, manufacturing, and product innovation, creating new opportunities for collaboration across borders. As those investments continue to grow, international…
Morris Beegle
July 28, 2026
How GLP-1s, Fibermaxxing, and Clean Label Are Driving Demand for Fungi-based Ingredients: Takeaways from IFT First 2026
How GLP-1s, Fibermaxxing, and Clean Label Are Driving Demand for Fungi-based Ingredients: Takeaways from IFT First 2026 Article

How GLP-1s, Fibermaxxing, and Clean Label Are Driving Demand for Fungi-based Ingredients: Takeaways from IFT First 2026

The impact of GLP-1 medications on food formulation was a repeated theme in conversations and on panels at IFT First 2026. Gallup's latest survey estimates that roughly one in nine U.S. adults now takes a GLP-1 medication for weight loss, up from one in 33 just two years ago. Many companies present were designing for the same reality: consumers eating…
Morris Beegle
July 25, 2026
From Plant To Performance: ANDRITZ Delivers End-To-End Bast Fiber Processing
From Plant To Performance: ANDRITZ Delivers End-To-End Bast Fiber Processing Article

From Plant To Performance: ANDRITZ Delivers End-To-End Bast Fiber Processing

As global industries accelerate their transition toward sustainable materials, natural fibers are moving to the forefront of innovation. Bast fibers and regenerated natural fibers are increasingly used in technical textiles, automotive components, construction materials, insulation, and geotextiles. Mastering these fibers, however, requires deep process knowledge and robust technology.
Morris Beegle
July 23, 2026
Beyond the Plant: What Should National Hemp Month Actually Celebrate?
Beyond the Plant: What Should National Hemp Month Actually Celebrate? Article

Beyond the Plant: What Should National Hemp Month Actually Celebrate?

By: RootSource Media, Each July, the hemp community recognizes National Hemp Month, an annual observance intended to raise awareness about one of the world's most versatile crops. While the designation itself is relatively new, it raises an interesting question. If the hemp community were defining National Hemp Month today, what would it choose to celebrate? For many, the answer starts…
Morris Beegle
July 21, 2026