[Japan] A new way to produce natural astaxanthin using fast-growing marine algae could help industry meet growing demand, say Continue reading Japanese team engineer algae to rapidly produce natural astaxanthin
Category Archives: Pigments
Algae pigments, including accessory pigments, chloroplast, and antenna pigments capture the light energy necessary for photosynthesis. Some algae secretes pigments as secondary metabolites. The algae pigments have vast applications.
The first algae-based ink is derived from spirulina instead of petrochemicals
[Global] Inks, paints, pigments, and dyes have come from the natural world for centuries. During the Renaissance, the gemstone lapis Continue reading The first algae-based ink is derived from spirulina instead of petrochemicals
Israeli biotech company grows unique microalgae to treat fatty liver
[Israel] Israeli biotechnology company Algatech, which grows and processes special species of microalgae, has developed a new product Continue reading Israeli biotech company grows unique microalgae to treat fatty liver
Algatech Launches Fucovital®, a Fucoxanthin from Microalgae
[Israel] Algatechnologies, Ltd. (“Algatech”) launches Fucovital®, a patented, all-natural 3% fucoxanthin oleoresin produced and Continue reading Algatech Launches Fucovital®, a Fucoxanthin from Microalgae
Astaxanthin firms BGG, Solix join forces on new, Colorado-based company
[USA, China] Two players in the astaxanthin realm, Chinese company BGG and US firm Solix Algredients, will combine to form a new Continue reading Astaxanthin firms BGG, Solix join forces on new, Colorado-based company
Algalif taps on Iceland’s positive image among consumers to make its astaxanthin stand out
[Iceland, Global] “As a destination brand, Iceland has very strong awareness throughout the world, and a very positive image in consumers’ Continue reading Algalif taps on Iceland’s positive image among consumers to make its astaxanthin stand out
Nelson health company signs deal with Israeli Biotech
[Israel, New Zealand] A Nelson-based skincare company that uses a unique strain of algae to stop wrinkles has become the first Kiwi Continue reading Nelson health company signs deal with Israeli Biotech
The Natural Algae Astaxanthin Association welcomes Atacama Bio Natural Products S.A. as a new executive member
[Global] The Natural Algae Astaxanthin Association (NAXA) announced today that Chile-based Atacama Bio is its newest Continue reading The Natural Algae Astaxanthin Association welcomes Atacama Bio Natural Products S.A. as a new executive member
Parry Nutraceuticals JV to make high-value algae products, eyes Europe, US
[India] Parry Nutraceuticals, a division of Murugappa Group’s EID Parry has formed a joint venture with Synthite Industries Ltd to grow Continue reading Parry Nutraceuticals JV to make high-value algae products, eyes Europe, US
NOW Foods and AlgaeHealth launch organic microalgal astaxanthin
[USA] Natural products manufacturer NOW (Bloomingdale, IL), along with Algae Health Sciences, Inc. (Irvine, CA), a subsidiary of BGG, Continue reading NOW Foods and AlgaeHealth launch organic microalgal astaxanthin