CJ Biomaterials Appoints Allan Chung as CEO to Lead Company's Next Phase of Growth and Innovation
Woburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - June 18, 2025) - CJ Biomaterials, Inc, a division of South Korea-based CJ BIO and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, has appointed Allan (Hyuk Sung) Chung as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Chung steps into the role at a pivotal moment as the company enters its next growth phase by accelerating innovation and commercialization of its sustainable PHACT™ PHA technology. Chung brings deep technical expertise and global leadership experience to CJ Biomaterials. He...
2025-06-18 9:00 AM EDT
TOUS les JOURS Begins US Introduction of Plant-Based Straws Produced With PHACT PHA, a Low Carbon, Biopolymer from CJ Biomaterials
Commerce, California and Woburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - February 4, 2025) - TOUS les JOURS (TLJ), a French-Asian bakery café chain offering more than 300 different kinds of artisan pastries, gourmet cakes and desserts baked in-store daily, has begun rolling out new sustainable, plant-based plastic straws to store locations across the United States. The straws are made with PHACT™ PHA biopolymer, which is produced by CJ Biomaterials, Inc (CJ BMS), a leading producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers. In addition to being...
2025-02-04 9:00 AM EST
CJ Biomaterials Completes Trials of New PHACT PHA Grade for Use by Straw Manufacturers Seeking Marine Degradability Certification
Woburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - November 20, 2024) - CJ Biomaterials, Inc., a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, recently completed a series of successful trials producing straws from the new PHACT™ PHA compound: CB0400A. By using their unique grades of amorphous (aPHA) and semi-crystalline PHA (scPHA), CJ has succeeded in developing a compound that is well tailored for straw manufacturing. All PHACT grades used in the compound are certified as OK Biodegradable...
2024-11-20 9:00 AM EST
CJ Biomaterials Earns Compostability Certification from the Biodegradable Products Institute for PHACT PHA Masterbatches and Compounds
Securing important industry certification opens new opportunities for developing functional, compostable products including straws, cutlery, cups, and food packagingWoburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - November 13, 2024) - CJ Biomaterials, Inc, a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, has secured Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) certification for its full range of PHA masterbatches and compounds available to the US market. These products combine the best properties of PHACT™-branded PHA and polylactic acid (PLA), offering enhanced...
2024-11-13 9:00 AM EST
CJ Biomaterials Hires Leah Ford as New Director of Marketing
Ford brings nearly two decades of communications experience in biomaterials to the roleWoburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - October 29, 2024) - CJ Biomaterials, Inc, a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, has appointed Leah Ford as Director of Marketing. In Ford's new role, she will lead strategic marketing for the organization to increase awareness and help drive growth in the company's biodegradable biopolymers business."We are fortunate to have someone with Leah's impressive background...
2024-10-29 9:00 AM EDT
CJ Biomaterials Expands PHA Offering, Introduces New Semi-Crystalline PHA Biopolymer at NPE 2024
New PHACT™ S1000P (scPHA) is a biodegradable resin certified for industrial and home compostingPHACT S1000P is also approved by the US FDA for Food ContactWoburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - May 8, 2024) - CJ Biomaterials, Inc, a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, introduced PHACT™ S1000P Semi-Crystalline PHA (scPHA) today at NPE 2024 in Orlando, Florida. The new scPHA biopolymer is an environmentally friendly, biobased material that is TÜV OK-certified home and industrial...
2024-05-08 10:00 AM EDT
CJ Biomaterials Introduces Two Revolutionary PHACT PHA-Based Compounds for Compostable Film Packaging
CJ's new compounds can be used for various applications, including food packaging, produce bags, compost bags, bin liners (for organic waste management), shopping bags, shrink wrap, and labelsWoburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - April 16, 2024) - CJ Biomaterials, Inc, a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, has introduced two groundbreaking PHA-based compounds developed for blown, cast, and machine direction orientation (MDO) film applications. These new compounds, PHACT™ CA1270P (clear) and PHACT™ CA1240PF (opaque),...
2024-04-16 10:24 AM EDT
CJ Biomaterials Continues to Expand Applications for PHA with World's First Completely Biodegradable Plastic Bottle Cap
New eco-friendly cap introduced by Beyond Plastic can replace traditional, petroleum-based plastic capsWoburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - March 26, 2024) - CJ Biomaterials, Inc, a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, continues to expand the applications for its advanced PHA technology, announcing that their biopolymers are being used by California-based Beyond Plastic to develop the world's first completely biodegradable plastic bottle cap."We are proud to be working with Beyond Plastic to help make...
2024-03-26 9:00 AM EDT
CJ Biomaterials Names Harry Jang as New Chief Executive Officer
Jang is a 29-year veteran of CJ CheilJedang, holding positions of leadership in countries around the worldWoburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - March 19, 2024) - CJ Biomaterials, Inc, a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, has named Harry Jang as its new Chief Executive Officer. As the head of CJ Biomaterials, Jang will oversee the company's strategic direction, drive innovation in sustainable materials, and spearhead efforts to expand market presence and partnerships in...
2024-03-19 9:00 AM EDT
CJ Biomaterials PHA-Based Polybag Makes Same-Day Delivery More Sustainable
New polybag provides similar properties to traditional petroleum-based plastic bags, including durability, opacity and adhesive propertiesSouth Korea-based CJ Olive Young to use new PHA-based polybags for same-day delivery service, which averages 40,000 deliveries a monthWoburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - February 6, 2024) - CJ Biomaterials, Inc, a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, announced today that it has developed a new PHA-based polybag that has properties similar to traditional polybags made with petroleum-based...
2024-02-06 9:00 AM EST
CJ Biomaterials' Semi-Crystalline Polyhydroxyalkanoate (scPHA) Added to FDA's Inventory of Food Contact Substances
Company's scPHA can now be used in the manufacture of food contact materials sold in the U.S.Second CJ Biomaterials biopolymer added to inventory, joining amorphous PHAWoburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - January 30, 2024) - CJ Biomaterials, Inc., a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, announced today that its semi-crystalline PHA (scPHA) biopolymer branded PHACT™ S1000P is now included in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substances (FCS) with...
2024-01-30 9:00 AM EST
CJ Biomaterials Expands Consumer Application for Patented PHA Technology to a New Food Product
South Korea's leading convenience store chain, CU, launches new noodle cup coated with compostable, biodegradable PHAUse of PHA improves environmental profileWoburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - January 25, 2024) - CJ Biomaterials, Inc., a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, announced today that its patented PHA technology is being used in the production of a new noodle cup sold at South Korea's leading convenience store chain, CU. The new, eco-friendly noodle cup is the first...
2024-01-25 9:00 AM EST
CJ Biomaterials, Revelop Take Home Prestigious Red Dot Design Award for PHA Head-Up Toothbrush
Developed with a blend of industrially compostable PLA & PHA, selected as winner in Sustainability categoryExpands application of PHA beyond cosmetic containers and household packaging materialsWoburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - October 10, 2023) - CJ Biomaterials, Inc., a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, has been recognized with the prestigious German 2023 Red Dot Design Award for its PHA Head-Up Toothbrush, developed in collaboration with Revelop, an eco-friendly design specialist. Made with a...
2023-10-10 9:00 AM EDT
CJ Blossom Park Achieves TUV SUD Lab Accreditation, Streamlining Biodegradability Testing
Woburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - August 10, 2023) - CJ Biomaterials, Inc., a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, announced today that CJ Blossom Park, the largest food and bio convergence research center of its kind in Korea, has received lab accreditation for "Acceptance of Client Testing (A.C.T)" from TÜV SÜD and is now a Designated Testing Laboratory. Having this certification allows CJ Blossom Park to perform its own biodegradability testing and to...
2023-08-10 4:56 PM EDT
CJ Biomaterials Launches New Website to Showcase Its Revolutionary PHA Technology
Woburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - August 1, 2023) - CJ Biomaterials, Inc., a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), launched a new website today that gives visitors a comprehensive look at its groundbreaking PHA biopolymer technology and how it can be used to help address one of the greater challenges facing the world today - plastic waste. The new website at https://www.cjbiomaterials.com shares the company's story and gives industry stakeholders the opportunity to join...
2023-08-01 9:00 AM EDT
CJ Biomaterials' Amorphous Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Added to FDA's Inventory of Food Contact Substances
Woburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - May 3, 2023) - Amorphous polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) produced by CJ Biomaterials, Inc., a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang, is now included in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substances (FCS). Assigned Food Contact Notification (FCN) 2281, CJ Biomaterials' amorphous PHA, branded PHACT™ A1000P, can now be used to make packaging materials sold in the United States that come into contact with food, including rigid and flexible packaging, serviceware and other...
2023-05-03 9:00 AM EDT