The event is to held on 26th and 27th April, 2017 at Nice, France The two day summit will bring together key players within the algae industry including leaders from cosmetics, food, feed, nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals across the globe and gain a deeper understanding of recent industry developments and economically viable applications. In addition to […]

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 […]

Scientists from South Korea have come up with a scientific breakthrough, a process of using enzymes to convert marine algae into plastic. They hope that the new process could be used in biopreservatives to replace synthetic ingredients in cosmetics, personal care products and food. In a collaboration between three South Korean universities, researchers initially converted […]

DSM and Evonik have announced a joint venture for algae based omega-3 fatty acids for animal nutrition. Currently, the aquaculture industry uses 75% of annual production of fish oil. With this joint venture, Evonik and DSM will be able to offer a sustainable non-fish alternative, derived from marine algae. Initially, the product will target salmon […]

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 […]

The University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research’s (CAER) Biofuels and Environmental Catalysis Group has received $1.2 million US DOE grant for their novel work in utilizing CO2 from coal-fired power plants to manufacture bioplastics. The DOE funding will allow the CAER team to investigate a combined photobioreactor/pond cultivation process to decrease the cost […]

Aquaculture is an important source of protein and nutrition to meet the world’s food needs.  With the industry gaining more importance recently, it is necessary to provide the industry with high performing and nutritious feed. Owing to the above needs, Heliae and Syndel have signed a distribution agreement to supply a new DHA precision formulation […]

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 […]

BlueOcean NutraSciences Inc. has announced that it will restart its dormant algae gas fusion subsidiary targeting commercial omega-3 and astaxanthin based algae companies. The company’s algae business will operate under its subsidiary BlueOcean Algae Inc. Initially the company will be engaging with existing commercial algae producers to test the technology at bench scale. Upon successful […]

Cellana and Living Ink Technologies have signed a partnership agreement for joint development and commercialization of inks containing Cellana’s algal biomass. Cellana will supply Living Ink with whole algal biomass from its Kona Demonstration Facility while Living Ink will formulate the ink. The sustainable algae derived ink developed by Living Ink Technologies is 100% plant […]

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 […]

Iowa State University has come up with a new technology that improves the efficiency of waste water reclamation. The new technology could be economical for small town waste water treatment. Conventional methods use bacterial process that result in sludge with a foul smell and disposal issues. But this new method uses vertical conveyor belts which […]

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 announced that its Parry Organic Spirulina ingredient has received Certified RAW and Certified CLEAN Status from The International Centre for Integrative Systems, a raw foods industry standards body. The certifications focus on major issues for natural foods such as low-temperature, minimalistic processing, nutrient value and density, bioavailability, and sustainable, ethical manufacture. It […]

Discovering the best suited algae species for biofuel production in outdoor ponds is tedious. Evaluating algae under laboratory conditions may not always suit best under outdoor pond conditions. To make that process simple, scientists at PNNL are working on a project Algae DISCOVR – Development of Integrated Screening, Cultivar Optimization and Validation Research. The project […]

Synthetic Genomics and ExxonMobil have extended their agreement to conduct joint research into advanced algae biofuels after making significant progress in understanding algae genetics, growth characteristics and increasing algae production. Both the companies have been researching and developing oil from algae for use as a renewable alternative to conventional transportation fuel since the launch of […]

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 […]

Algaia has strengthened its growth in specialty marine ingredients by acquiring Cargill’s Alginate business and manufacturing plant. The newly acquired plant is strategically positioned in Lannilis, Brittany next to a large natural brown seaweed resource where over 60,000 tons of fresh biomass are collected annually in a sustainable and regulated manner. It should be mentioned […]

A research consortium “Algae for a Healthy World” is working on a project to make microalgae a solution for world hunger as well as a nutritional food source. But in order to achieve that an improved biotechnological solution is needed. The project is at its early stages, following a late 2016 launch, with discussions taking […]

Scientists from Korea have developed a new technology to produce eco-friendly bioplastics using seaweed. This is the first of its kind to use lipids from algae. The existing process requires high temperatures and pressure and uses strong oxidizers, but the scientists have reduced the level of energy consumption and formation of environmental pollutants. But the […]

Sun Chlorella is set to launch a major new campaign in UK aimed at leveraging the positive appeal of Chlorella. The Sun Chlorella PR campaign will highlight the product’s uses and new research into its benefits. The company is also looking to discuss the unique technology, DYNO-Mill technology, used in the manufacture of its products. […]

Super Crop Safe has announced that it has received license from FSSAI to manufacture and supply spirulina. This will facilitate the company to expand the market of Spirulina and its product mix in domestic as well as international market. Super Crop Safe Limited was incorporated as a private limited Company under the Companies Act by […]