One of the key challenges in using microalgae as an alternative source of omega-3 oils is the difficulty and high cost associated with separating out the algal biomass from its watery culture medium.  Membrane filters tend to get clogged and most manufacturers have to resort to the use of energy intensive and expensive continuous flow […]

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 […]

The global algae omega 3 ingredient market records a revenue of USD 431.5 million in 2016 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.5 % during the forecast period of 2018 – 2023. Algae as a source accounts for 18% of the global Omega 3 Ingredient market. The market is highly fragmented with […]

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 […]

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 […]

AlgaPrimeDHA, a sustainable, omega-3-rich whole algae ingredient produced by the joint venture partnership of Corbion, N.V. and Bunge, has received the 2017 Global Aquaculture Innovation Award from the Global Aquaculture Alliance. The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) is a standards-setting organization for aquaculture seafood. The GAA established the award in 2012 to recognize individuals and companies […]

Bunge, one of the world’s largest food companies, is hoping to see optimal results from the feed additives plant it holds as a joint venture with TerraVia in Brazil before making further investments in aquaculture. Bunge and TerraVia set up the plant at one of Bunge’s biggest sugar mills in Sao Paulo state and have been […]

Microalgae manufacturer ecoduna has agreed to use SCHOTT’s DURAN glass tubes for its new PBR facility in Vienna, where Europe’s largest facility for omega-3 fatty acids will be setup. The company has chosen SCHOTT to deliver the tubes after an 18- month test period in its new vertical PBR plant. The facility will produce 100 […]

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 […]

Woods Grain, an Australian company has secured a $579,000 grant from Palaszczuk Government to build an algae farm for livestock production. Under the project, Woods Grain will seek to establish a new algae farm in Goondiwindi and trial new technology for the extraction of omega-3 oil from the algae. This could produce a high-protein feedstock […]

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 […]

Evonik Industries and Royal DSM will be setting up the commercial scale US production facility for their omega-3 fatty acids from marine algae for animal feed market in Nebraska. The companies plan to invest around $200 million in this facility over the next two years. The initial annual production capacity will meet roughly 15% of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Allmicroalgae Natural Products S.A., has decided to enter the algae Omega-3 market through large scale production of Nannochloropsis oceanica. Currently, they’re working with strategic partners within the supplement industry to test Nannochloropsis. In addition to continuing production of phototrophically grown Chlorella and the omega-3 opportunity, another focus area is to finalise the development of microalgae […]

TerraVia and Bunge Limited have launched native, whole algae DHA as a sustainable, specialty feed ingredient for the aquaculture market. AlgaPrime™ DHA will be produced at the companies’ SB Renewable Oils joint venture facility in Brazil. The companies will act as distributors. AlgaPrime™ DHA is their first major new product which could offer a non-marine […]

Neiker-Tecnalia Research Centre has identified a set of microalgae species belonging to Thraustochytridos family that have high levels of lipids and DHA. The research is being funded by Department of Economic Development. The centre has developed a crop protocol suitable for the selected microalgae species which takes into consideration the influence of several factors such […]

Solarvest has received FDA approval for the sale of its unique NanuqTM brand Omega-3 products. The NanuqTM Omega-3 dietary ingredient is the first of its kind to be allowed in USA as a whole food nutraceutical. NanuqTM brand is the first organic Omega-3 high in DHA. Solarvest products will be available in fruits, vegetables and […]

DSM Nutritional Products Ltd. and Evonik Nutrition have entered into an agreement to manufacture algae based omega-3 fatty acid products for animal nutrition. Under the agreement, the two companies will jointly work on the development of products and their commercialization. Algae-based omega-3 fatty acid products will be a high value, natural and sustainable alternatives to fish […]

Israel-based Qualitas Health, developer of algae-based food products, launches two new products based on its novel omega ingredient, Almega PL. The Almega PL is an omega oil rich in EPA with polar lipids containing essential fatty acids. The products shows improved bioavailability. Almega PL is competitive to other omega-3 products as it is completely based […]