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COMPANY DETAILS
Kibbutz Ketura, D.N Hevel Eilot
8884000
Israel
ACTIVE CATEGORIES
Algatechnologies is a rapidly growing biotechnology company, specializing in the commercial cultivation of microalgae. Founded in 1998, Algatech is a world leader in the production and supply of AstaPure®, a premium natural astaxanthin - one of the world’s most powerful antioxidants sourced from the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis.
Located in Israel's Arava desert – with its stable climate and high light intensity – Algatechnologies is ideally positioned to cultivate algae. The company produces astaxanthin in an innovative process, and markets its AstaPure® brand to the nutrition, food & beverages and cosmetics industries.
Algatechnologies enjoys a global presence through a well-established marketing network of selected distributors and agents. The company's sales organization serves more than 30 countries, via an extensive network of exclusive distributors and by direct sales to multi-national customers. The company provides logistics, warehousing and lab support services, offering customers reliable supply and prompt response.
Algatechnologies' objectives are:
To provide the highest quality of natural astaxanthin, backed by experienced technical and marketing support.
To continue developing, producing and commercializing advanced algal-based products to the fastest growing markets by utilizing proprietary algal cultivation and processing technologies.
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26 May 2017 --- Lycored have announced a joint venture with Algatechnologies (Algatech), a premier biotechnology company and global leader in cultivating microalgae and production of natural astaxanthin. Lycored will... Read More
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Algatechnologies Partners in EIT Food – Winner of Pan-European Call
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The Launch of a High Astaxanthin Egg
14 Sep 2016 --- Algaetech International Sdn Bhd has launched Premia ASTA EX. PREMIA Astaxanthin EX was derived from a unique strain of microalgae called Haematococcus pluvialis after it was acclimatized to the local conditions in Malaysia. The Malaysia-based company also revealed the launch of premium eggs infused with natural astaxanthin. The egg, which offers an alternative method of supplementing the diet, provides the antioxidative properties of astaxanthin and improved nutrition, as well as improved quality (yolk strength, yolk coloration & nutrient composition) eggs. Hens are fed with the astaxanthin source AIMsys by Algaetech, which is a freeze-dried Haematococcus pluvialis powder. The deep orange coloration of MyAsta Egg yolks is due to the substantial presence of astaxanthin. The product features various claims, including those around eye and cardiovascular health.
An Expansion in Astaxanthin Production
23 Feb 2015 --- Algatechnologies, (Algatech) announces the appointment of Ronnie Meninger as CEO. Mr. Hagai Stadler, of Grovepoint (Algatech's major shareholder) who served in the last two years as an interim CEO will become a director on the Board of Directors and will be in charge of M&A activities for Algatech. Sammy Boussiba PhD., was appointed Chief Scientist to Algatech' Board of Directors.
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