Corn Next
Materials science company that designs, develops, and manufactures cornstarch-based, naturally degradable biomaterials and single-use products. The company develops a patented enzymatic fermentation process to produce a plastic-free material formulation used for drinking straws, cutlery, cups and related items, and pursues third-party certifications and commercial partnerships to scale adoption.
Industries
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Corn Next
18003 Sky Park Circle, Suite G, Irvine, CA 92614
Products
Flavored cornstarch drinking straws (single-use, various sizes)
Single-use drinking straws produced from a cornstarch-based, naturally degradable material; available in multiple sizes and natural flavor variants; individually wrapped with compostable packaging options.
Single-use utensils and cups made from cornstarch-based material
Cutlery, sauce cups, scoops and other disposable items manufactured from the cornstarch-derived material using injection molding; prototypes and production items described across company communications.
Flavored cornstarch drinking straws (single-use, various sizes)
Single-use drinking straws produced from a cornstarch-based, naturally degradable material; available in multiple sizes and natural flavor variants; individually wrapped with compostable packaging options.
Single-use utensils and cups made from cornstarch-based material
Cutlery, sauce cups, scoops and other disposable items manufactured from the cornstarch-derived material using injection molding; prototypes and production items described across company communications.
Services
Wholesale pricing, bulk orders, samples for businesses, and distributor partnerships for foodservice, retail, and hospitality customers.
Engagement with certification bodies and strategic partners to support product certification and market adoption.
Wholesale pricing, bulk orders, samples for businesses, and distributor partnerships for foodservice, retail, and hospitality customers.
Engagement with certification bodies and strategic partners to support product certification and market adoption.
Expertise Areas
- Biobased materials development
- Biodegradable product manufacturing
- Material formulation engineering
- Injection molding and production scale-up
Key Technologies
- Enzymatic fermentation for polymer-like materials
- Cornstarch-based material formulation
- Granulation of biomaterial feedstock
- Injection molding
News & Updates
Presented material advancements and product line at an industry conference, including a technical presentation by the company's chief scientist.
Published a white paper describing material properties, production process, and application areas; white paper referenced on blog.
Received USDA BioPreferred program certification indicating verified biobased content for product(s).
Submitted product range for consideration in an industry awards program for hospitality innovations.
Displays certification badges and documentation for program participation and standards compliance on the certificates page.
Presented material advancements and product line at an industry conference, including a technical presentation by the company's chief scientist.
Published a white paper describing material properties, production process, and application areas; white paper referenced on blog.
Received USDA BioPreferred program certification indicating verified biobased content for product(s).
Submitted product range for consideration in an industry awards program for hospitality innovations.
Displays certification badges and documentation for program participation and standards compliance on the certificates page.