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Anellotech produces renewable chemicals from pinewood pulp, using its patented technology, Thermal Catalytic Biomass Conversion (Bio-TCat). Its core chemical outputs are 100% biobased BTX (i.e. benzene, toluene, and xylene). These BTX chemicals can be used to make high-volume commodity polymers such as Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polyurethane, and nylon. These can be used for production in a range of industries such as food packaging, beverage bottling, clothing, carpeting, automotive components, and electronic components. Anellotech’s Bio-TCat process also produces a distillate range of hydrocarbon mixtures that have end-use applications in the power generation, jet fuel, and power generation sectors.&nbsp; Since 2013 Anellotech ran a pilot plant in Texas for the fine-tuning of its Bio-TCat process. Anellotech’s first commercial plant which was under construction in 2020, will be capable of processing 500 dry tons per day of loblolly pine wood into 40,000 tons per year (860 BPSD) of products, and producing 30,000 tons of carbon monoxide and other byproduct gases for use in generating renewable electricity or used for chemical feedstock.&nbsp; Key customers and partnershipsThe company partnered with Suntory (a Japanese beverage company) in 2012 to unveil a 100% bio-based bottle prototype which is fully recyclable. The bottle is made out of terephthalic acid (PTA) and mono ethylene glycol (MEG) which are derived from non-food biomass and non food grade feedstock respectively. As of December 2021, Suntory has a beverage bottle made out of 30% plant-based materials and via the partnership the company expects to develop 100% bio-based beverage bottles by 2030. With Suntory, Anellotech will use its technology to produce bio aromatics in a cost effective manner to be used in the production of fully bio-based beverage bottles. In July 2016, the company partnered with Toyota Tsusho to to develop bio-based PET made from the Bio-TCat process. Funding and financialsIn June 2020, Anellotech secured an undisclosed amount of funding from R Plus Japan, a joint venture company established in June 2020 by 12 cross industry partners within the plastics supply chain in Japan. The funding will go towards the development of Anellotech’s Plas-TCat technology, which aims to recycle postconsumer single use plastics. Both companies aim to commercialize this technology by 2027.

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TYFFON was founded on November 11, 2011, by Ken Fukazawa and is based in Tokyo, Japan. TYFFON is the company developing the immersive MR (Magic Reality)​ contents with innovative VR x AR technologies united with its overflowing imaginations, and operating Free Roam Location-Based Virtual Reality venue ''TYFFONIUM''​ to provide people with magical and special experiences in our magic reality world. TYFFON originally launched as a mobile app development company represented by apps like ''ZombieBooth 2''​, which achieved 40 million downloads in North America.  In 2014, TYFFON participated in Disney’s first incubation program ''Disney Accelerator''​ and TYFFON was one of 10 picked up by Disney out of 1,000 companies applying worldwide, followed by the release of ''Show Your Disney Side''​, which firstly collaborated Apps with Disney​. In late 2017, TYFFON opened our first location-based virtual reality store TYFFONIUM at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza in Japan. In the following year 2018, TYFFON has been formally inaugurated a partnership with some reputable companies as reported and accelerated our business in Japan. The projects of opening the first overseas stores are underway.

Nourished is an award-winning tech start-up disrupting the nutrition industry with their 3D-printed vitamin stacks, which are completely tailor-made to each individual user. With their patented 3D printing manufacturing techniques and unique vegan encapsulation formula, Nourished is able to combine seven different high-impact nutrients, superfoods, and vitamins into one delicious gummy stack. Using 100% plastic-free packaging and only premium, sugar-free, and vegan ingredients. Nourished is as good for the Earth as it is for their customers.

Pomelo Fashion is an international online fashion company based in Bangkok. Products are proudly designed and produced in Asia for today’s global consumer. Pomelo is a modern fashion brand born in Asia with a global mindset: on-trend, online, on-the-go. With an undisputable sense of style at an unparalleled price, Pomelo aims to offer women everywhere their best look to become their best selves.

Anellotech is a sustainable technology company focused on producing cost-competitive renewable chemicals from non-food biomass – an unmet need for a very large addressable chemicals and fuels markets. Anellotech is developing an efficient and eco-friendly thermal catalytic process for converting non-food biomass into aromatics. These bio-based products, chemically identical to petroleum-based aromatics, are used to make important plastics such as polyester (polyethylene terephthalate or “PET”), polystyrenes, polycarbonates, nylons and polyurethanes that ultimately are transformed into consumer goods such as beverage bottles, food packaging, clothing, footwear, carpeting, automotive and electronic components, and more. Anellotech's ultimate competitive advantage is its use of a one-reactor catalytic process. Also, by using renewable and readily available non-food inputs, such as wood, corn stover and bagasse, the Bio-TCat™ process is less expensive than to processes relying on sugar as a feedstock, and avoids competition with the food chain. As a result, these renewable-sourced chemicals are expected to be produced and sold profitably against identical, petroleum-derived BTX counterparts.

Suntory Holdings is a 100-year-old company best known for producing Japan's first whiskey under the Kakubin brand name. Today, the company comprises approximately 200 group subsidiaries located worldwide that do everything from distill whiskey to grow and sell flowers. Suntory Holdings has three main areas of operation: producing alcoholic beverages (including MIDORI melon-flavored liqueur); producing health food and supplement and non-alcoholic beverages; and running restaurant, fitness, and floral operations. It is the Japanese distributor of Häagen-Dazs ice cream and runs a number of Pepsi bottling businesses in both Japan and Vietnam.

<div> Suntory Holdings is a Japanese beverage company headquartered in Osaka. Founded in 1899 as a wine importer, Suntory has grown to become a global leader in alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, with a particular focus on premium whiskies. The company remains privately held by the founding Torii/Saji family. Suntory's product portfolio includes a wide range of beverages: <ul> <li> Premium whiskies: Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki </li> <li> Bourbon: Jim Beam (acquired in 2014) </li> <li> Other spirits: Tequila brands </li> <li> Beer: The Premium Malt's </li> <li> Ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktails: -196, On The Rocks, Jim Beam Kentucky Coolers </li> <li> Non-alcoholic beverages: Orangina, Lucozade, Ribena </li> <li> Health and wellness products: Supplements, health drinks </li> </ul> In recent years, Suntory has focused on international expansion and diversification. The company acquired US bourbon maker Beam for USD 16 billion in 2014, significantly boosting its global presence. As of 2022, over half of Suntory's JPY 2.7 trillion (USD 19 billion) in revenue came from overseas markets. The company aims to reach JPY 3 trillion in revenue by 2030, with a particular emphasis on growing its RTD and health &amp; wellness segments. Suntory is also exploring further expansion in markets like India and considering additional investments in tequila brands. </div>

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The developer of beanless coffee, Atomo Coffee, has received a multi-million dollar investment from Suntory Holdings, a leading Japanese beverage company. The exact amount of the investment has not been disclosed. Atomo Coffee anticipates that this investment will help enhance the global distribution of their beanless coffee. Analyst QuickTake: Atomo Coffee secured USD 40 million in a <a href="https://www.fooddive.com/news/atomo-molecular-coffee-40m-investment/626138/"> Series A </a> round in June 2022 to fund product development and manufacturing expansion. The company is currently building a roasting facility in Seattle, which is expected to begin production in March 2024 and have a capacity of four million pounds of coffee per year. Last month, the company also announced a retail partnership with <a href="https://agfundernews.com/atomo-coffee-introduces-worlds-first-beanless-espresso-fields-calls-from-leading-coffee-brands"> Gumption Coffee </a> , making it the first coffee shop to carry and sell Atomo's coffee products.

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