Brevel Partners With CBC Group to Produce Microalgae-Enriched Beverages at Scale
Microalgae protein producer Brevel has signed a development and commercialization agreement with Israel’s Central Bottling Company (CBC Group) to develop functional beverages and dairy alternatives. The ten-year purchase agreement will see Brevel supply CBC Group with microalgae protein, oils, and antioxidants. As part of the alliance, CBC Group made a strategic investment in Brevel’s most recent funding round. To cultivate microalgae, Brevel uses a “breakthrough process” combining light with sugar fermentation in indoor bioreactors. This allows for the production of large quantities of microalgae without genetic modification. Microalgae is naturally rich in protein, lipids, fiber, and bioactive antioxidants derived from photosynthesis. Brevel’s process produces a neutral-tasting white powder consisting of 60-70% microalgae protein concentrate. Its functional properties are said to replicate the textures, flavors, and …