[USA] A year after acquiring microalgae ingredients specialist TerraVia, new owner Corbion has seen the Continue reading Thrive algae oil to roll out at Walmart as Corbion celebrates anniversary of TerraVia acquisition
Category Archives: Algal oils
Certain algae have been found to contain proportionally high levels of lipids which can be used as an alternative source of edible oil, fatty acid supplement, and lubricants.
Could algal food-derived astaxanthin protect against sun exposure?
[USA] Research by FujiFilm’s research team in Japan has found that chemical compound astaxanthin can help in reducing UV damage and Continue reading Could algal food-derived astaxanthin protect against sun exposure?
European Union allows expanded microalgae oil use as novel food
[EU] The European Commission (EC) has extended the use of microalgae oil after BASF, Nutraveris and Mara Renewables notified Continue reading European Union allows expanded microalgae oil use as novel food
‘Major milestone’ for algal oil plant
[USA] A joint venture that aims to revolutionise aquaculture with its sustainable omega-3 oil from natural marine algae has celebrated a Continue reading ‘Major milestone’ for algal oil plant
42 Technology to help develop commercial production of omega-3 oils from algae
[UK] Omega-3 oils are known to offer multiple health benefits but are traditionally extracted from fish, making them unsuitable for Continue reading 42 Technology to help develop commercial production of omega-3 oils from algae
Wicklow man launches healthiest culinary oil on market
[UK] Farmer-turned-engineer-turned-entrepreneur Keith Symes has launched “the healthiest culinary oil on the market.” Continue reading Wicklow man launches healthiest culinary oil on market
Supercharged omega-3: DSM files patent on EPA-rich modified microalgae
[Netherlands】 Writing in its global patent filing, the ingredients major said such increased levels of eicosapentaeonoic acid (EPA) Continue reading Supercharged omega-3: DSM files patent on EPA-rich modified microalgae
Could algae-based Omega 3s eventually replace fish oil?
[Canada] A Toronto-based start up is aiming to put algae-based Omega 3s in literally everything. Continue reading Could algae-based Omega 3s eventually replace fish oil?
Polaris to launch algal DHA in softgel at FIE
[France] Polaris is launching its ultra-stable algal DHA Omega-3 in vegan softgel format at Food Ingredients Europe, enabling it to offer Continue reading Polaris to launch algal DHA in softgel at FIE
DowDuPont completes purchase of FMC seaweed processing plant in Rockland
[USA] FMC Corp.’s Rockland seaweed processing plant, which is the city’s largest taxpayer and employer, is part of a sale of FMC’s
Continue reading DowDuPont completes purchase of FMC seaweed processing plant in Rockland