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Nestlé’s Institute of Agricultural Sciences has entered into research collaborations to explore the potential environmental benefits and scalability of innovative aquaculture approaches.

Sun Chemical has unveiled a new edible algae cultivation facility in California, US, operated by its subsidiary Earthrise Nutritionals.

The F&B industry is embracing algae innovation, from seaweed that sizzles like bacon to algae oils, and sustainability packaging.

DSM-Firmenich has won its patent infringement case against Canada-based Mara Renewables Corporation and its UK subsidiary, Algal Omega-3.

John Krzywicki has been named as the next CEO of Checkerspot, biotech pioneer in microalgae technologies.

Italian food-tech KelpEat has introduced a new high-protein seaweed snack, made with Solar Foods’ microbial Solein protein.

Alt-protein start-up Brevel has signed an agreement with fellow Israeli company The Central Bottling Company (CBC Group).

Macroalgae manufacturer Marine Biologics has acquired Spoitz Enterprises, a Canadian firm known for its macroalgae biochemical engineering.

Sway and Umaro have been awarded a $1.5m US Department of Energy grant to accelerate innovation in sustainable seaweed-based bioplastics.