CJ Biomaterials News Releases

CJ Biomaterials Appoints Allan Chung as CEO to Lead Company's Next Phase of Growth and Innovation

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Expansion of U.S. headquarters in Woburn, MA underscores investment in talent and technical capabilities supporting the growing market for PHA biopolymers 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...

TOUS les JOURS Begins US Introduction of Plant-Based Straws Produced With PHACT PHA, a Low Carbon, Biopolymer from CJ Biomaterials

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500

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...

CJ Biomaterials Completes Trials of New PHACT PHA Grade for Use by Straw Manufacturers Seeking Marine Degradability Certification

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500

New PHA compound leverages CJ's unique amorphous PHA formulation and expands their portfolio of product grades suitable for straw manufacturing that began with their industrially compostable grade: PHACT CA1270P 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...

CJ Biomaterials Earns Compostability Certification from the Biodegradable Products Institute for PHACT PHA Masterbatches and Compounds

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500

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...

CJ Biomaterials Hires Leah Ford as New Director of Marketing

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400

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...

CJ Biomaterials Expands PHA Offering, Introduces New Semi-Crystalline PHA Biopolymer at NPE 2024

Wed, 08 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400

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,...

CJ Biomaterials Introduces Two Revolutionary PHACT PHA-Based Compounds for Compostable Film Packaging

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:24:00 -0400

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...

CJ Biomaterials Continues to Expand Applications for PHA with World's First Completely Biodegradable Plastic Bottle Cap

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400

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...

CJ Biomaterials Names Harry Jang as New Chief Executive Officer

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400

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...

CJ Biomaterials PHA-Based Polybag Makes Same-Day Delivery More Sustainable

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500

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...