🦈 How do Great White Sharks react to kelp?
PLUS: Corbion enters the human nutrition industry, and the story of India's intrepid women seaweed divers.
“We move forward through the advancement of knowledge. So, invest in that, build partnerships, and bring great minds together. That will ensure the development of this important new industry.” — Josh Goldman, Greener Grazing/Australis
Dear algae technologists - hello and welcome to the Paxtier Report!
In response to popular demand, we have decided to split our newsletter into two shorter episodes per week. Our hope is that this will make it easier for you to digest the latest developments in the field of algae technology.
Let us know what you think!
Without further ado, let me direct your attention to this video showcasing the interaction between Great White Sharks and kelp:
In today’s report:
Markets: 💸 Corbion enters the human nutrition industry.
Deals: 🤝 NOAH Unternehmensgruppe has announced the acquisition of Roquette Klötze.
Movers and Shakers: 🌱Thailand's Tao Kae Noi-brand seaweed snack is seeking new markets.
Around the web: 🌍 'It's not for the faint-hearted' — the story of India's intrepid women seaweed divers.
Markets and Investing
✂️Algae Market Snippets
Some big moves in recent weeks…
General
🌊 A new $154‑million investment to study the ocean’s role in climate change is announced by the Government of Canada. (Read more HERE).
⛽ United to triple SAF use in 2023, adds SAF on flights at San Francisco Airport. (Read more HERE).
Macroalgae
🌱 $3.5M grant for limu research centre at Windward CC. The funding aims to provide education and limu (algae) research opportunities for the Windward community. (Read more HERE).
🐟 ASC certifies four producer groups for sustainable seafood practices, including the Jusanhama Gyokyo Youth Association in Japan, a cooperative of 19 seaweed farms. (Read more HERE).
🤝 Fairware partners with Veritree to plant 10 kelp for every order. The seaweed will be planted on the coast of the distributor’s home province of British Columbia. (Read more HERE).
🤝 SeaWeed-Tech has merged with the Dutch Seaweed Group. (Read more HERE).
🌱 Pividl Bioscience have been selected for the latest GreenShoots cohort. (Read more HERE).
🔬 New research project at Flinders University aims to explore and develop industrial-scale seaweed production. (Read more HERE).
🍲 Thailand's Tao Kae Noi-brand seaweed snack, which is already exported to more than 37 countries, is seeking new markets after recently being granted halal certification. (Read more HERE).
🌱 Loliware selected for Engage's 2023 Enterprise Go-To-Market Program. (Read more HERE).
🌱 Kaly Group pursuing license for kelp farm in Scotland's Loch Bay. “Kaly aims to add significant capacity to the Scottish seaweed industry in the next few years.” (Read more HERE).
Microalgae
🔥 Solabia-Algatech to introduce two new astaxanthin delivery forms at Vitafoods Europe 2023. (Read more HERE).
🔬 Insmed unveils new research platforms and capabilities at investor and analyst event, "The Future of Rare at Insmed: Functional Genes, AI-Enhanced Proteins, Glowing Algae, and More". (Read more HERE).
🔬 UQ early career researchers awarded $3.4 million. Includes projects hoping to upscale wastewater-based algae production. (Read more HERE).
📈 BGG announces completion of the second doubling of its astaxanthin farm’s capacity in the last two years. (Read more HERE).
🏆 Purdue startup wins recognition, investments for technology on waste algae disposal. (Read more HERE).
⛽ Biofuels pivot to Asia. Asian countries turn to domestic biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel, while the West seeks expansion in renewable diesel. (Read more HERE).
💪🏼 Corbion enters the human nutrition industry with portfolio of Omega-3 and Omega-9 ingredients for dietary supplements. (Read more HERE).
🤝 German-based family office NOAH Unternehmensgruppe has announced the acquisition of Roquette Klötze, a microalgae cultivation company. (Read more HERE).
🐦Tweet of the week
🔥 What else was hot in algae tech this week?
General
📝 (Paper) Structural evidence for intermediates during O2 formation in photosystem II. (Read more HERE).
🔥 How next-gen protein innovators plan to win over consumers. (Read more HERE).
🌊 Global ‘Blue Deal’ urgently needed to protect and invest in our ocean. (Read more HERE).
Macroalgae
📝(Paper) Ulva: An emerging green seaweed model for systems biology. (Read more HERE).
🕮 A happy publication day in the UK for the Seaweed Revolution book. (Read more HERE).
📦Notpla: “We want to lead the way in providing truly sustainable alternative packaging solutions around the world”. (Read more HERE).
🤿'It's not for the faint-hearted' — the story of India's intrepid women seaweed divers. (Read more HERE).
🌊The most mysterious forests on Earth are underwater. (HERE).
🌱Recent insights into the mode of action of seaweed-based plant biostimulants. (Read more HERE).
Microalgae
📝 (Paper) Marine phytoplankton downregulate core photosynthesis and carbon storage genes upon rapid mixed layer shallowing. (Read more HERE).
🌋 Microalgae strain from volcanic hot springs has ‘protein-rich food’ potential. (Read more HERE).
🌊 Atmospheric dust plays surprisingly crucial role in stabilising ocean ecosystems. (Read more HERE).
🟢 Algal cell culture media price considerations. Microalgae media implications for biomanufacturing (Part 2 by Provectus Algae). (Read more HERE).
♻️ Time to act - Insights from the ESTAINIUM working groups. Includes an interactive matrix where a range of CDR technologies are compared on cost and TRL, including algae-based products. (Read more HERE).
That’s all folks!
Thanks again for joining us this week. Hope you have a great day and stay tuned for more algae tech updates soon!
Peter