Cyanotech Corporation has announced that its bulk raw material BioAstin SCE5 and vegan BioAstin soft gels have received  halal certification from the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA).  BioAstin is derived from natural microalgae, Haematococcus pluvialis, that is cultivated, grown, and processed on the Kona coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. Source  

Parry Nutraceuticals has partnered with Synthite Industries for technology to extract phycocyanin from spirulina. Synthite Industries with a business of $300 million has a global presence in the natural colour segment and will focus on this market. Parry Nutraceuticals has planned to cater to human nutrition segment for selling of phycocyanin. More

FDA has given approval for the use of spirulina extract as a colour additive for hard boiled shell eggs. The announcement follows a petition filed by McCormick & Company, Inc. The company intends to sell the extract as a blue powder in packets to its consumers. The powder is produced by filtered aqueous extraction of […]

Algarithm Ingredients Inc. has launched vegan algae based omega-3 DHA ingredients from its algae oil rich in DHA. The company is partnering with Virun Nutra BioSciences to produce retail ready algae oil powders and emulsions from algae DHA oil. The company will focus on dietary supplements market but more opportunities exist in the sports nutrition, […]

Metabolium has launched new DHA oil sourced from microalgae for the human and animal nutrition market. The new oil combines algae DHA and selenium sourced from organic sources. The new product called Olise is suitable in any product or ingredient where DHA is currently used such as infant formula, pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, pet food and […]

Spirulina, a green microalgae superfood rich in iron, proteins, vitamins and antioxidants would soon become affordable owing to efforts taken by a startup company. The startup Spins is researching to increase the productivity of this functional food. The researchers claim that the technology developed by the team reduces production costs by decreasing water consumption and […]

Iceland based astaxanthin supplier, Algalif has announced that its proprietary astaxanthin ingredient, Astalif Astaxanthin has received Novel Food Certification from European Commission. The company had started sourcing the ingredient from Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae last year. Astalif astaxanthin has already attracted huge interest in North America and Asia. It also continues to gain footing in Europe, […]

Algae ingredients are now finding their place in some of the major food products and beverages. The most notable is the use of Life’sDHA vegetarian DHA omega-3 and TerraVia’s algal protein and lipid powder. Astaxanthin is also expanding its food and drink application, confectionary products being the growing business. Astaxanthin is used in chewable confectionary […]

Lycored has partnered with Algatechnologies to market and distribute AstaPure natural astaxanthin in North America in the form of vegan beadlets. In this beadlet form, astaxanthin can be used both as a dietary supplement and added to food and beverages. The microencapsulation technology of Lycored will help in developing the astaxanthin market in North America. […]

Algaia and AIDP have partnered to expand the alginate distribution in North America.  The algae derived ingredients will expand to customers in Canada, Mexico and USA. Algaia specializes in algae based ingredients including food thickening and gelling. They utilize fresh seaweed harvested predominantly in Brittany coastal areas, and applying Green Refinery concept to meet the […]

Dutch researchers are highlighting the benefits of seaweed and microalgae as novel protein sources as well as a partial replacement to soy in animal feed. Seaweed as a new protein source is gaining attention in Netherlands with the Dutch government allocating €5m worth of funds to a project that is looking to exploit the nutritional […]

A new micro encapsulated seaweed ingredient is to be launched by a UK based seaweed nutrition company, Seaweed & Co. The company believes that the new ingredient could open up a whole new avenue as it plans to target smoothies and sports nutrition market. The company has been selling its seaweed ingredient into the nutrition […]

Seaweed has been hailed as the next superfood in the Western world owing to its health benefits, but its sales has been decreasing in South Korea recently along with a decrease in consumption. To improve the seaweed industry in South Korea, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Korea has successfully developed seaweed based snacks without fishy […]

ADM Introduces Onavita™ DHA Algal Oil Archer Daniels Midland Company from Chicago has launched Onavita™ DHA Algal Oil, produced from a high quality reliable US algal supply. This is the newest addition to the company’s omega-3 product line. The new product can be used in a wide variety of dietary supplements and fortified food products. […]

DuPont has acquired FMC Corp, the owner of Rockland seaweed processor, as part of a transaction involving FMC’s Health and Nutrition business. FMC, in turn, will acquire a portion of crop protection business required to be divested by a European Commission ruling related to DuPont’s merger with Dow Chemical. Rockland seaweed processing plant produces carrageenan […]

Seaweed is finding new product applications in Western markets due to its wide ranging health benefits. Food Ingredients First, a Netherlands based company is examining the surge of seaweed and microalgae as an ingredient in food flavouring. Innova market insights has reported a 10% increase in global supplements launches containing seaweed ingredients. With many companies […]

The year 2017 is going to be very well that of algae as algae has started to be part of many food products including vegan eggs, baking mixes, cookies, milk, non-dairy creamers, salad dressing, ice-cream, smoothies, protein powders and many more. Solazyme, which has been growing algae for a decade for oils and other algae […]

Texas based Qualitas Health has partnered with Texas retailer H-E-B for the sale of algae based omega-3 fatty acids. The premium omega-3 supplement line alGeepa, will now be available in all the stores in Texas. The source of alGeepa’s nutritional power comes from its core ingredient Almega PL. Almega PL is a 100% vegan, algae […]

Sun Chlorella has announced that it has received Non-GMO project verification and that the logo for this verification will be available on all its chlorella products – tablets, granules and powder. The company has also launched individual serving packets of Sun Chlorella powder. The new size provides ultimate convenience of “grab and go” serving (6g) […]

Researchers at the University of Cadiz UCA have collaborated with Technological Aquaculture Centre (CTAQUA) for a project named EALGA which aims to optimize the harvesting and cultivation of seaweed in the Bay of Cadiz. The project which involves more than 75 experts from various fields, is based on studying the fundamental properties which determine the […]

With increase in world population, it is difficult to find sufficient space for the growth and production of major food products. Algae could present a suitable viable alternative ingredient for the future. One such algae rich in protein is spirulina which is already used in many mainstream food products.  A research study on spirulina has […]

Here’s an interesting news for all vegans in UK – Algae based Vegan Eggs! Holland and Barrett, a health food shop has launched the UK’s first algae based vegan eggs. The vegan egg which comes in the form of powder can be used to make scrambled eggs, omelettes and even cakes. Rich in 4.4g of […]

Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, which is headquartered in Kochi has come up with a seaweed based nutritional drink. The new product is to be launched soon in Delhi. The nutritional drink is essentially grape juice mixed with Sargassum, a marine brown seaweed extract. According to CIFT scientists, edible seaweeds, including Sargassum are rich in […]

TerraVia has signed multi-year supply agreement with Bon Appétit Management Company for adoption of TerraVia’s Innovative Algal Oils by the latter. Compass will be the preferred supplier of algal oil. Thrive Culinary Algal Oil adopted by Bon Appétit is mainly chosen for its unique combination of nutrition, culinary and sustainability benefits. The innovative algal oil […]

Valensa International has signed an agreement with Algal Scientific Corporation to commercialize Algal’s PureAlgal™ branded ingredients – whole dried microalgae (Euglena gracilis) and purified beta-1,3-glucan – in the human health and nutrition markets. PureAlgal Euglena gracilis is a golden yellow powder produced from US grown, non-GMO Euglena gracilis that is free of allergens and contains […]