New coating technology derived from soybean oil provides petroleum-free alternative to BPA for beverage and food applications The Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) and researchers at Battelle have developed a soy-based, BPA-free coating for use in the lining of metal food and beverage cans and other coating… Read More
“BPA Free.” Health conscious consumers considered it a victory when the simple phrase began popping up on packaging as they believed it was a change for the better. Recent studies show the effort behind the movement may have raised awareness, but the Bisphenol A (BPA) replacements may not be any… Read More
Summer in Ohio is celebrated as a time to enjoy some fresh air, warm temps, open windows and the great outdoors. For many homeowners a vision of this begins in the spring and drives them to spruce up their homes with a little spring cleaning and perhaps take on a… Read More
Many of the research efforts backed by the Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) and soybean checkoff focus on the development of new technologies and products that showcase the unique qualities of soybean components. Often times, Ram Lalgudi is the face behind those breakthroughs. Innovative, forward-thinking and determined are just a few… Read More
Over the last 20 years, numerous soy biobased products have been developed through a strategic partnership between the Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) and Battelle Memorial Institute – a private not for profit, applied science and technology development company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. A recent focus of the partnership has been… Read More
Keeping the streets of New York City clear of snow and ice is no small task when Mother Nature unleashes her wrath and temperatures plummet. With 8.4 million people living in New York City, the stakes are high. The city operates the largest municipal fleet in the country and relies… Read More
Envelope, please. As part of an education initiative by the Ohio Soybean Council (OSC), three Ohio teachers received new supplies and materials to improve biotechnology education in their classrooms. OSC supported the Ag Biotech Academy Awards contest which was open to teachers who attended this summer’s Ag Biotech Academy, a… Read More
As the demand for sustainable fish feed rises, the Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) is funding research to develop technology that can remove anti-nutritional factors (ANFs) from soybean meal (SBM), making it more efficient as a fish meal replacement in aquaculture diets. OSC’s research partners include Battelle, The Ohio State University,… Read More
The Ohio Soybean Council recently collaborated with The OBIC Bioproducts Innovation Center at The Ohio State University to promote a biobased lifestyle to consumers on the Sustainable World Tour (SWT). The SWT is a first-of-its kind public awareness… Read More