Haematococcus Pluvialis

Study suggests astaxanthin and CrossFit improves metabolic health in obese participants

06-Dec-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Astaxanthin supplementation combined with CrossFit exercise significantly improves adipokine function in men with obesity, mitigating complications and enhancing metabolic health, a new study concludes.

NOW calls out ‘significant failings’ in astaxanthin supplement quality

21-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Sixty-four percent of lesser-known brands of Astaxanthin supplements sold on Amazon.com and Walmart.com failed potency tests, according to new data from NOW’s award-winning testing program.

Astaxanthin boosts post-exercise immunity without anti-inflammatory effect

24-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

Short-term astaxanthin supplementation provided immune support for runners during rigorous exercise and uniquely countered decreases in plasma immunoglobulin levels, according to a recent study. It did not, however, offset exercise-induced muscle soreness,...

Astaxanthin supplements may reduce visual stress from screens: RCT

03-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with astaxanthin may reduce work-induced visual stress for people over 40, says a new study from Beijing Gingko-Group (BGG).

Whole algae powder reduces respiratory complaints in cohort of recreational runners

19-Sep-2022 By Hank Schultz

An astaxanthin-rich whole algae ingredient showed significant immune system benefits in a cohort of healthy young subjects competing in recreational running events.

Customer issue, staff shortages plague Cyanotech

19-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

Hawaiian algae producer Cyanotech reported a disappointing financial results related to a customer issue and production problems.

Cyanotech’s sales rise 11%; founder retires

29-Jun-2022 By Hank Schultz

Algae cultivation pioneer Cyanotech reported an 11% increase in sales while also announcing the retirement of the company’s founder.

Exogenous GABA boosts astaxanthin production: Study

26-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

New research from the Institute of Intelligent Machines (IIM), Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) in China found that the γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) can promote the growth of Haematococcus pluvialis and increase the astaxanthin accumulation.

BGG to double capacity at astaxanthin farm in southwestern China

22-Apr-2020 By Hank Schultz

Chinese astaxanthin supplier Algae Health Science, a subsidiary of BGG World, has announced an expansion of its photobioreactor farming facility that will make it one of the biggest, if not the biggest, sources of the carotenoid in the world.

Cardax refutes NAXA claims, says its synthetic astaxanthin comes from DSM

06-Dec-2017 By Hank Schultz

Cardax, a Hawaiian company that markets a synthetic astaxanthin supplement, has refuted claims by the Natural Algae Astaxanthin Association that the safety of its ingredient is unclear by publicly stating it is using material supplied by DSM.

AlgaeHealth adds non GMO status to list of astaxanthin certifications

02-Nov-2017 By Hank Schultz

Algae Health Sciences, Inc. has announced it has joined the ranks of astaxanthin suppliers that have achieved Non GMO Project Verified status on its ingredients.

AlgaTech adds Non-GMO verification for organic AstaPure astaxanthin

26-Sep-2017

Israel’s Algatechnologies Ltd. has achieved Non-GMO Project verification for its 100% organic Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae powder and astaxanthin oleoresin.

Synthetic astaxanthin supplement ZanthoSyn hits GNC stores nationwide

24-Aug-2017 By Adi Menayang

The synthetic astaxanthin dietary supplement by Cardax, ZanthoSyn, will hit a network of about 3,200 corporate GNC stores nationally.

Algatech’s astaxanthin gets Anvisa approval for use as food ingredient in Brazil

28-Jul-2017 By Adi Menayang

Brazilian health regulatory agency Anvisa approved the astaxanthin ingredient AstaPure, by Israeli company Algatech, for use as a food ingredient.

Algatech Opens US Subsidiary, names Seguine as new US Head

16-Jun-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Israeli microalgae experts Algatech has opened Algatech Inc., a New York City-based subsidiary, and appointed industry veteran Ken Seguine to lead the new operation.

Astaxanthin supplements may improve heart rates during exercise

15-Jun-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements containing astaxanthin may lower the heart rate of recreational athletes during exercise, says a new study.

Algatech aiming for multiple new algae-derived ingredient launches over next few years

16-May-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Israel’s Algatechnologies is targeting a Q3 launch for a new algae-derived ingredient, with more launches to follow in 2018, the company’s director of marketing and sales told NutraIngredients-USA.

AstaPure available in Mexico for the first time

09-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Astaxanthin supplier Algatechnologies has established a new distribution arrangement with NaturaExtracta that enables its AstaPure ingredient to be sold in Mexico for the first time.

AlgaeLife attains organic certification for astaxanthin crop

09-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Newly formed AlgaeLife Sciences, Inc. has obtained organic certification by Ecocert for its Haematococcus pluvialis.

BGG folds astaxanthin, future algal ingredient development into new subsidiary Algae Life Sciences

03-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

A new player has entered the astaxanthin market as Chinese ingredient supplier BGG has formed a subsidiary named Algae Life Sciences to market the carotenoid produced from a facility in Yunnan province.

New leader Steinford says NAXA will broaden mission from ingredient defense to market expansion

12-Jun-2015 By Hank Schultz

The Natural Algae Astaxanthin Association (NAXA) is aiming to rekindle its momentum with the naming of a new president. Longtime industry insider Scott Steinford, who is also president of the recently formed CoQ10 Association, has taken the job, effective...

Algatech enters deal to boost astaxanthin production with thin-walled tubes

23-Sep-2014 By Hank Schultz

Algatechnologies Ltd. has announced an R&D deal with German company SCHOTT AG to boost the productivity of its closed-tube cultivation system at its plant in the Negev region of southern Israel.

Cyanotech hires exec for newly created COO position

19-Aug-2014 By Hank Schultz

Cyanotech Corporation created a chief operations officer position and has named Gerard “Gerry” Watts to fill the role. Cyanotech, based in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, supplies astaxanthin and spirulina and manufactures a line of dietary supplements using the...

Heliae enters joint venture to produce astaxanthin in Japan via hybrid algal technology

03-Jul-2014 By Hank Schultz

Astaxanthin has been a red-hot ingredient in the United States for several years and demand is ramping up worldwide. To meet that demand in the Japanese market, Heliae, an algae technology company based in Gilbert, AZ, is teaming up with Sincere Corporation...

Valensa continues astaxanthin expansion with Alimtec acquisition

28-Apr-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

EID Parry – the parent company of Florida-based Valensa – has acquired Chile-based company Alimtec SA, with plans to expand its capacity for Valensa's growing human health products line-up.

Valensa partner Contract Biotics to triple astaxanthin production capacity

12-Mar-2014 By Hank Schultz

Persistent strong demand for astaxanthin continues to have an effect on the supply end of the sector. In the most recent development, La Jolla, CA-based Contract Biotics announced that it has begun construction on an additional six acres of algae production...