Clearas Water Recovery company is starting a large-scale facility to clean wastewater and generate algae, and is looking to feed, food and fuel as potential byproduct markets, says executive.
A study indicates an extract of marine algae harvested in Brittany could be used in feed to inhibit the proliferation of pathogens and stimulate an immune response in swine.
The past 12 months has seen Algal Scientific looking to demonstrate proof of efficacy for its algae sourced ingredient, Algamune, though large scale barn trials.
Algal Scientific, a US developer and manufacturer of a microalgae-derived beta glucan for use in the diets of pigs, poultry and shrimp, has received backing to the tune of $7 million in a Series B financing round.
Algasol Renewables behind floating bag based algae cultivation system site in Bangladesh
A pilot scale initiative in Bangladesh backed by two international technology players is aiming to show how cheap fish feed can be derived from a novel algae production method.
Australian beef producers and feed companies can benefit from a University of Queensland (UQ) project that is demonstrating how microalgae derived feed can be produced cheaply and efficiently.
Concentrates of the microalgae Nannochloropsis sp. and Dunaliella tertiolecta have the potential to replace or supplement to fresh cultures, long regarded as a bottleneck in the aquaculture industry.
Evonik, as part of an investors’ consortium, has announced its backing of a microalgae derived beta-glucan that is said to support immune health for animals and could help the sector migrate away from over usage of antibiotics.
The algae market will be focused on optimizing the health and productivity of animals rather than enriching dairy or meat products, which is set to remain a niche segment, argues Alltech.
Another company developing algal ingredients is set to make a splash in the market. San Diego-based Cellana has finished its development phase and is close to entering full scale production, according to company officials.