Nutrex Hawaii, Inc. is pleased to announce that its BioAstin® Hawaiian Astaxanthin® and MD Formulas™ have received The International GMO Evaluation and Notification Program™ (IGEN) verification. BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant supplement derived from natural microalgae grown on the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. IGEN is a third-party certification program […]

The Natural Algae Astaxanthin Association (NAXA) announced that Chile-based Atacama Bio is its newest executive member. Atacama Bio has been producing natural astaxanthin derived from Haematococcus pluvialis since 2003 in the Atacama Desert in Chile on its 250-acre facility using closed and open photo-bioreactors. NAXA members commit to a Code of Ethics and each member’s raw material is tested in order to […]

ZIVO Bioscience, Inc. , a biotech/agtech R&D company engaged in the commercialization of nutritional and medicinal products derived from proprietary algal strains, has announced the execution of a letter of intent to produce its proprietary algae strain at Tianjin Norland Biotech (Norland) facilities in China. Norland is one of the largest producers of algae in China, […]

DSM and Evonik said that construction of their joint venture US$200m omega-3 fatty acid manufacturing facility at the Evonik site in Nebraska, US is underway and is proceeding according to plan. The 50:50 joint venture is headquartered at DSM Biotech campus in Delft, in Netherlands. Commercial quantities of DHA and EPA rich algal oil will […]

Supplier AstaReal has taken another step in trying to differentiate itself within the astaxanthin category by announcing it has achieved USP Ingredient Verification on its ingredient. According to the company, the parameters it needed to meet on its AstaReal L10 ingredient to obtain the certification were: Meeting its label or certificate of analysis claims for […]

Florida-based Valensa International and parent company EID Parry have announced a new joint venture to develop new ingredients and non-GMO certifications on existing algae products. The joint venture is with Indian flavour, fragrance and food colour ingredients producer Synthite Industries. The agreement includes a $6.5 million investment to establish a new plant for the extraction […]

Algalif®, Icelandic producer of pure, high-grade, natural astaxanthin from microalgae, has announced it has achieved Non-GMO Project verification for its Astalíf™ 5% and 10% oleoresin ingredients. The Non-GMO Project Product Verification Program is North America’s only third-party verification for non-GMO food and products. This third-party verification ensures that Astalíf 5 and 10 have been comprehensively […]

Dutch start-up The Algae Factory is pushing the foodpairing boundaries with its algae chocolate that contains sustainably sourced spirulina. This is a very unusual combination but the chocolate combines well with spirulina. The company has worked a lot on the recipe to find the best variety of cocoa that can soften the taste of spirulina. […]

Loliware is currently in process of developing biodegradable straws which can be eaten after use or composted. They’re made out of seaweed-based materials and they have a shelf live of two years. If you leave them in liquid, however, they’ll dissolve in 24 hours. Seaweed is a renewable resource that does not require land resources and actually absorbs […]

New research out of Harper Adams University found that adding microalgae to cow feed could increase the amount of omega-3 fatty acids in milk, which then improves the level of the nutrient in cheese produced from the enhanced liquid. This data could spur microalgae use at the beginning of the food chain. It also could have […]

Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Eng. Abdul Rahaman Bin Abdel Mohsen Al Fadli, launched the “Research and Development on Algae Production Techniques in KSA” project. Al Fadli signed Joint Cooperation Agreement with several governmental institutions and private sector to implement and support the project. The under secretariat for Agriculture at the Ministry, Eng. […]

New, healthy, sustainable vegan caviar is now in the market. Because Cavi-art is made from seaweed, no fish are cut up in order to create it. Here are some additional facts about this delicious new product, which is available in black, orange, and a larger “salmon” style, and some ways to incorporate it into one’s favorite appetizers: It can be used […]

Two Iranian scientists have managed to produce special sweets for patients with diabetes using a special kind of seaweed. Delaram Nokhbeh Zare and Shahrokh Khani, two faculty members of Islamic Azad University of Bandar Abbas, in collaboration with the University’s Development Centre, succeeded in producing new sweets with a different taste for diabetic patients. These […]

Scientists have devised a method that could lead to cheap, environmentally friendly ways of making products for use in the cosmetics, plastics and food industries. Algae are highly prized for their ability to make useful products, but a lack of engineering tools has hindered basic research and growth of the industry for decades, researchers say. Scientists […]

AIDP and Algaia are introducing Satialgine DVA, a new alginate line that can be used to enhance texture in both vegan and non-vegan desserts. Satialgine is a seaweed extract that provides a rich and creamy profile. The product is directed towards consumers who have dairy and egg sensitivities, follow a vegan diet, or are looking […]

Presented at the annual Chart Art Fair in Copenhagen, Space10’s Algae Dome comprised a four-metre-high wooden structure wrapped in 320 metres of coiled transparent plastic tubing flowing with green microalgae. The tubing created a semi-enclosed space for visitors to sit inside, while also acting as a photo-bioreactor to produce high quantities of microalgae via photosynthesis. With Algae […]

American consumers are taking a more proactive role as managers of their personal health, wellness and nutrition. So, it’s an excellent time for producers of dietary supplements, and food and beverage manufacturers, to explore consumer product opportunities with natural astaxanthin. Algal astaxanthin provides a broad range of health benefits, which are well-established through extensive third-party […]

Natural products manufacturer NOW® and Algae Health Sciences, Inc., a subsidiary of BGG, announced NOW’s launch of Astaxanthin capsules containing AstaZine® Natural Astaxanthin derived from Organic Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae. The product is being launched in a 4mg dose with 90 capsules per bottle.  The two-piece hardshell capsules feature Capsugel’s V-caps®, which are organic compliant, certified vegan, Non-GMO Project Verified, […]

North Korea has decided to invest in algal life, and is hoping to harness the organism and use it as a “strategic resource”. Sources believe the country has ventured into the area in the interests of national security. The researchers at Johns Hopkins believe that North Korea hopes the algae industry could soon “mitigate the […]

DSM has developed a recombinant microalgae up to 20 times richer in EPA omega-3s than its host counterpart. Writing in its global patent filing, the ingredients major said such increased levels of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) were a result of multiplying the gene encodings responsible for polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) synthase in the cell. Specifically, it […]

French microalgae producer Fermentalg has sealed a distribution agreement with IMCD Group for its algal oils with speciality chemicals. The Europe-wide distribution agreement includes Fermentalg’s Omega-3 rich algal oil DHA350, which was launched earlier this year, in addition to a high concentrate algal oil called DHA550 which is scheduled to launch in the first half […]

Seakura, headquartered in Herzliya and with offices in the UK, the Netherlands and Belgium, has worked since 2006 to develop and produce its organic “super seaweed” — with one serving having double the amount of protein, iron, and fiber found in dried seaweed harvested from seawater. For every 100 grams, Seakura’s signature “sea lettuce” contains […]

Corbion nv executives had a discussion on how the acquisition of TerraVia Holdings, Inc., an algae-based ingredients company, could benefit Corbion. Enzymes in Corbion’s bakery ingredients and antimicrobials in its meat ingredients are two promising areas. Amsterdam-based Corbion also hopes to bring down the costs of algae-based ingredients. Costs of algae-based oil potentially could become more comparable to […]

Queensland-grown algae is being touted as the next superfood to fight cardiovascular disease, cut obesity and tackle inflammatory disease. Researchers from the University of Southern Queensland and James Cook University are working with MBD Energy to create an algae industry in regional Queensland. Source

Cardax, Inc. has entered into a mutual exclusivity agreement with General Nutrition Corporation (“GNC”) for ZanthoSyn, the Company’s premium astaxanthin dietary supplement for inflammatory health and longevity. The exclusivity agreement covers the use of ZanthoSyn as a human dietary supplement, with an initial term of two years and provides for automatic renewals. More