Algae biotechnology company Algenuity has established its European commercial headquarters in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

The strategic move aims to position the company at the heart of Europe’s biotech and food-tech innovation ecosystem, accelerating its mission to deliver sustainable, algae-based solutions to global markets.

Algenuity will retain its UK research and development facility, while the European headquarters will drive the manufacturing, sales and distribution of algae ingredients.

Founded in 2009, Algenuity has ambitions to transform the food and beverage industry with its white Chlorella ingredient. The solution offers a neutral colour and ‘superior’ sensory properties and nutritional profile, Algenuity said, enabling formulation advantages across a range of applications.

The ingredient can enable food manufacturers to reduce or replace animal-derived ingredients such as eggs, milk and butter, while reducing saturated fat, removing allergens and creating healthier, more sustainable products that meet the demands of health-conscious and environmentally conscious consumers.

To scale the ingredient, Algenuity has partnered with Protinext BV, a contract development and manufacturing organisation specialising in microbial fermentation and biotechnology production. The partnership provides Algenuity with the commercial production capacity to bring white Chlorella to market at commercial scale, with operations set to commence in 2025.

According to Algenuity, its new facility in the Netherlands will support the delivery of white Chlorella biomass at an annual capacity of up to several thousand tonnes dry weight.

Andrew Spicer, chief technology officer and founder of Algenuity, said: “This is an important milestone for Algenuity. White Chlorella is not just another plant-based ingredient; it’s a step change in sustainability and functionality.”

He added: “Its exceptional colour, taste, and robust nutritional benefits make it a game-changer for the food and beverage industry. We’re excited to bring this superior ingredient to the market and set a new standard for plant-based and microbial fermentation innovation.”

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