London based shoe company Vivobarefoot has partnered with performance materials manufacturer Bloom to manufacture algae based moulded shoes. The companies will be using freshwater algae to make EVA foams which will then be used in Vivobarefoot’s ultra-shoes. The ultra-shoes using Bloom technologies will be available for purchase online from July 2017. Started in 2015, Bloom […]

Qualitas Health has signed an agreement with commercial crop producer Green Stream Farms from Mexico, to triple its algae production capacity.  The company is already cultivating algae in open ponds in Imperial, TX. Green Stream Farms is a team of experienced commercial crop managers who recently took over an existing large pond facility of Sapphire […]

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 […]

After Almería-Spain in 2002, Kunming-China in 2005, Galway – Ireland in 2008, Halifax–Canada in 2011 and Sydney-Australia in 2014,  the committee presiding the International Society of Applied Phycology (http://www.appliedphycologysoc.org/) decided to trust a scientific team of western France to organize the 6th congress of the society in Nantes at La Cité Nantes Events Center from […]

Research at Swansea University has discovered that UV protective algae could be used as a sustainable alternative to sunscreen. The natural products, found in the sea, have a high absorbance of damaging sun rays. The researchers found that algae have their own process of protecting themselves against the damaging ultra-violet rays.  With increasing evidence that some of the […]

Japanese bioventure Euglena is arranging equity tie-ups with five companies to speed up its efforts to commercialize jet fuel made from microalgae — thereby cutting carbon emissions —  by 2020. The Tokyo-based company will allocate new shares to the companies as early as June, procuring 1.1 billion yen ($9.86 million) for its new biojet fuel testing […]

A Dutch designer named Ritsert Mans has teamed up with his scientist friend Peter Mooji to create a very unconventional motorcycle. Peter Mooji grows algae for using it as an energy source. Mooji’s interest in algae inspired Ritsert Mans to develop a motorcycle that was fuelled by algae oil. He decided the build the thing almost […]

Wageningen University and Research is working with other research institutes and companies on the EU PUFAchain project to develop a strong scientific and technological basis for the production of high value products from microalgae. The main targeted application is the use of highly purified EPA/DHA for nutrition and pharmaceutical products. More

Migae Omega-3 Algae Oil developed by a couple in Malaysia has got approval from USA and is currently available for pre-order through Indiegogo.  The Indiegogo funding goal for the couple is $60,000. Migae Omega-3 Algae Oil has been derived from Algae, the primary producers of Omega-3 EPA & DHA in nature. The product contains EPA […]

Algae.Tec has launched its FeedMe algae product line to cater the aquaculture and animal feed markets. This product line is part of the company’s expansion into a range of high value product lines. The FeedMe product line offers many healthy options for both aquaculture and animal feeds. It also offers superfoods for human consumption. The […]

Here’s an interesting post from the Cleantech Guide titled: “I heard we can get oil from algae. Is it snake oil or is it legit?” This is a balanced view on the topic I must say. The takeaway: Potential exists, but don’t bet on it to happen anytime soon. Some excerpts: “ I can tell […]

The 7th International Conference on Algal Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts provides an exciting venue to learn about the latest research and technologies in algal research and to interact with leaders the field. The event is to be held on 18th-21st June at Hyatt Regency, Miami, USA. More

Icelandic microalgae player Algalif has announced that it has received novel food certification from European Commission for its astaxanthin product. The company’s Astalif ingredient exceeds all requirements for an ingredient in food supplements and is consistent with the current uses of astaxanthin rich oleoresins from microalgae. The approval allows the ingredient to be sold in […]

Blue Evolution, a company which turns seaweed into pasta products has partnered with Alaska and out-of-state groups to harvest and process the superfood in Kodiak. In the waters of Trident Basin in Kodiak, the seaweed is ready for harvest. It is expected that the ribbon kelp will yield about 15,000 pounds of seaweed. The seaweed […]

Kelp growers and ocean researchers have told that kelp could be highly beneficial in improving local environment, boosting other fisheries and providing a saleable food source. There’s also growing recognition among scientists that farmed seaweed can absorb excess nutrients and carbon dioxide, improving local water quality and boosting nearby fisheries, particularly shellfish. Kelp is a […]

A jelly snack made in a lab from seaweed and lobster shell is expected to launch early next year. The product is said to be an alternative to dairy products. Developed by researchers in South Australia, the product named SeaNu is meant for the growing number of children who do not take milk products. The […]

Global astaxanthin market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.02% from 2017 to reach a value of US$ 814.1 million by 2022. The market is directly influenced by increase in demand towards healthy and wholesome diets. The animal feed segment occupied a major share of astaxanthin market in 2016. Based on the method […]

Parry Nutraceuticals has announced that its organic spirulina and chlorella cultivation and processing facility in Tamil Nadu has formally received an Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) after closing of inspection under 21 CFR 20.64(d)(3) by the US FDA. This is pursuant to the successful inspection of the facility carried out by FDA in July 2016. The […]

Algatechnologies has announced its new product, 100% organic Haematococcus pluvialis powder and astaxanthin oleoresin as part of its AstaPure line. The company has been granted National Organic Program Certification from USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. Algatechnologies will highlight its whole-algae AstaPure® natural astaxanthin, as well as its newest organic astaxanthin, at Vitafoods, Geneva, booth #I86. More

Zivo Bioscience has entered into a new cultivation contract with Algatek, Spain, to produce its proprietary algae strain in photobioreactors. The company is planning to supply its algal biomass and extracts to food and feed ingredients market. The company is also working on determining the commercial viability of incorporating a Zivo strain feed ingredient in […]

Nutrex Hawaii has announced that it has received Non-GMO Project Verification for its new product “Green Complete Superfood Powder”. The new product is a natural vanilla flavoured blend of three grams of Hawaiian Spirulina, organic greens, organic antioxidants, and probiotics. The company claims that the Green Complete Superfood Powder is the only greens product on […]

Leroy Seafood Group has planned to raise salmon fed with algae based aquatic feed from this month. The firm will start using the new aquatic feed after entering into an agreement with Danish aquatic feed manufacturer BioMar Group. Salmon typically get their omega- 3 fatty acids from fishmeal and fish oil. The new feed called […]

Natural Algae Astaxanthin Association has announced that AstaGlo marketed by Elite Life Sciences has qualified for NAXA verification Program Seal. The NAXA Verification Program tests products to verify that they are made from Haematococcus pluvialis algae. AstaGlo contains AstaZine Natural Astaxanthin produced by Algae Health Sciences and it is the first product with exclusive international […]

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 […]

An international seaweed expo opened on the South Korean island of Wando on April 14. The expo is focused on shedding “new light on the maritime species” potential value, not only as a healthy food but as a raw material for diverse future industries, including medicine and energy. This is the second time the expo […]