[USA] La Jolla’s Synthetic Genomics and oil giant ExxonMobil said Monday that they have created an oil-rich strain of algae that Continue reading Video: Synthetic Genomics and ExxonMobil double biofuel yield from algae
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Food, fuel, medicine, wrinkle reducer: Algae does it all
[Global] You know what there’s really plenty of in the sea? Algae. And I am in love with them. Most people envision algae as slimy, Continue reading Food, fuel, medicine, wrinkle reducer: Algae does it all
Valensa partners with ABO to drive innovation in microalgae nutraceuticals
[USA] Recognizing algae as a source of sustainable nutrition, Valensa International announced today that it has joined Continue reading Valensa partners with ABO to drive innovation in microalgae nutraceuticals
Green gold in our seawater
[Netherlands] Microscopic green algae may be the scourge of swimming pools, but scientists and businesses have started Continue reading Green gold in our seawater
Algae may help feed a hungry world
[Global] Nearly 790 million people around the world do not get enough to eat. Most of them live in developing countries. Continue reading Algae may help feed a hungry world
Cultivating plant-based proteins
[USA] Product developers are hotly pursuing plant-based proteins for new formulations, but their focus mostly has been on legumes Continue reading Cultivating plant-based proteins
Protein bar made from an algae protein isolate and duckweed
[USA] Sean Raspet, co-founder of non/food, a Los Angeles–based company that is developing micro-algae–based food products, says Continue reading Protein bar made from an algae protein isolate and duckweed
Scientists work on micro-algae solution to world hunger
[Global] One of the smallest organisms on the planet could soon be used to combat a looming global food crisis. Continue reading Scientists work on micro-algae solution to world hunger
Are underwater farms the future of food production?
[USA] Bren Smith used to hustle oysters on the streets of Brooklyn, New York. After two hurricanes in a row wiped out his crop, the Continue reading Are underwater farms the future of food production?
100 per cent natural fruit and seaweed combination
[Portugal] Coimbra University students produce combined fruit and algae – a 100% natural combination of the two. Arbutus, wild forest Continue reading 100 per cent natural fruit and seaweed combination