The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has partnered with Maine to award nearly $1 million for five projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain and strengthen local and regional food systems. “Projects funded through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program are […]
Jack Aylmer, Energy Correspondent for Straight Arrow News, reported in 2024 that a study conducted by researchers at Concordia University developed an innovative method to generate clean energy using algae. To harness the power of photosynthesis, the team created micro photosynthetic power cells capable of capturing electrons produced during this natural process and converting them into […]
New research has highlighted microalgae’s capacity as a solution in the fight against climate change, but researchers warn that “smart microalgal bioprospecting” is needed to unlock its full potential. The study highlights the vast, largely unexplored capacity of microalgae to mitigate CO₂ emissions while driving sustainable industry. “Microalgae have remarkable properties that make them an ideal […]
MiAlgae, a biotechnology innovator based in Edinburgh, Scotland, has successfully reached commercial-scale of its sustainable marine omega-3 product, NaturAlgae, at its demonstration site in Scotland. The company has subsequently announced securing £14 million ($15.6 million USD) in funding to accelerate its operations and scale production. The 2023 launch of MiAlgae’s demonstration site has proven the […]
For decades, the promise of algal biofuel has remained tantalisingly out of reach. Despite significant investment from major oil companies, the industry has faced persistent challenges: unstable algae populations, prohibitive infrastructure costs, and insufficient oil yields. While many consider algal biofuel the industry’s cautionary tale, the research team at HutanBio, in England, decided to take […]
In the town of Riga, a small Latvian company named SpirulinaNord found an innovative way to produce spirulina as a desirable ingredient. The company employs a closed system approach to growing fresh microalgae. Then they mix their “Daily Harvest” with local organic juices and sells them as good tasting, healthy drinks, and syrups in their […]
CH4 Global has announced that it has begun production at the world’s first commercial-scale facility for growing Asparagopsis, marking a major step forward in making seaweed-based methane reduction accessible and economically viable for the global livestock industry. CH4 Global’s EcoPark facility, which formally opened January 29, 2025 in Louth Bay, South Australia, represents a breakthrough […]
A green freshwater alga that grows in lakes and rivers could be the next “superfood” — helping scientists to tackle global food security challenges while promoting environmental sustainability, a new study suggests. Chlorella Vulgaris is a freshwater microalga rich in protein, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. Unlike conventional agriculture, which requires extensive land and water […]
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that oil derived from the microalgae Schizochytrium limacinum (strain ATCC-20889) is safe for use in infant and follow-on formulas at DHA concentrations of 20–50 milligrams per 100 kilocalories. Infant formulas in the EU are required to contain DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid important for brain and retinal development. The microalgae oil […]
People in the Philippines have a very strong spiritual connection with the ocean, it’s at the heart of their culture. But climate change is impacting their relationship with the ocean. They are finding they need a new way for people to be able to live sustainably alongside the ocean and benefit from all the services […]
