Petit Navire launches plant-based seafood in collaboration with ALGAMA Foods

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Products & Launches

French Seafood Brand Petit Navire Launches Plant-Based Range in Collaboration With ALGAMA Foods

French seafood brand Petit Navire (owned by Thai Union) has partnered with microalgae startup ALGAMA Foods to launch a new range of plant-based fish products. Called Cap Végétal, the range includes canned marinated plant-based fish in the flavours Olives & Oregano, Lemon & Thyme, and Tomatoes & Herbs. The fish alternatives are made from wheat and soy combined with algae oil and sea lettuce, providing a rich source of protein and omega 3. The range also features two ready-to-eat salads made with the plant-based fish; the first contains bulgur wheat, chickpeas, red peppers, and pumpkin seeds, while the second includes lentils, corn, peas, and peppers. The Cap Végétal products will be available exclusively at Carrefour from this month. “With nearly three years of research and …

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Investments & Acquisitions

Seafood Giant Thai Union Invests in French Microalgae Producer Algama Foods

The corporate venture capital fund of global seafood company Thai Union has announced an investment in Paris-based microalgae producer Algama Foods. Through the investment, Thai Union is looking to grow its alternative proteins business, with the aim of becoming more sustainable. The company has been working towards this goal for some time, last year forming an alliance with Chicken of the Sea and The ISH Food Company to invest in sustainable seafood alternatives. Thai Union has also invested in another algae ingredients producer, Mara Renewables, and has signed a memorandum of understanding with Aleph Farms with the goal of bringing cultivated meat to the APAC region. Strong tech and commercial capabilities “At Thai Union, we are committed to ‘Healthy Living, Healthy Oceans’, and algae, as …

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Scientist discover algae that contain vitamin B12

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Algae, Microalgae & Seaweed

ProVeg Incubator Presents Future Food Series: Algae

On January 20th, ProVeg Incubator will present Future Food Series: Algae, the sixth event in the Future Food Series. Along with Zintinus, the event will explore the wonderful subject of algae and its diverse applications across the food industry. The event features guests including Algama Foods, Oceanfruit, Betterfish, Genesea, Sophie’s Bionutrients, and EABA. The power of algae in food tech It is estimated that there are over a million species of algae worldwide. Algae have all of the essential nutrients required for human health, are an important source of protein, and are among the most sustainable resources on our planet. The global market size for algae products reached an estimated value of $4.7 billion in 2021 and this is projected to grow steeply in the …

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