Corbion, maker of algae-based feed ingredients for aquafeeds, has announced the expansion of its AlgaPrime DHA into pet foods in North America and Europe.
AlgaPrime DHA is Corbion’s algae-based source of long-chain omega-3s, a product the company has already sold to the Norway-based Salmon Group. The new expansion, in partnership with IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients, will have the product providing an alternative to fish-based ingredients in pet food.
“This expansion marks a breakthrough in the scale and availability to the market of a sustainably produced omega-3 ingredient for the pet food industry,” Corbion wrote in a press release. “With a low carbon footprint, AlgaPrime DHA is a sustainable alternative to fish oil and helps to reduce pressure on global wild fish populations.”
The use of AlgaPrime instead of traditional fish oil can help lower pet food manufacturer’s carbon footprints and reliance on marine fisheries, according to Corbion. The company said its ability to produce a reliable, consistent source of omega-3s via its algae-based ingredients has helped the company make inroads into the pet food industry.
Corbion Head of Animal Nutrition Karel Bierman said the partnership with IQI will accelerate the more widespread adoption of AlgaPrime DHA.
"The strategic partnership with IQI allows us to expand the nutritional and sustainability benefits of AlgaPrime DHA to another relevant market and to companies on an international scale which enables us to grow the adoption at a rapid pace," Bierman said.
For IQI, the partnership means a consistent source of quality omega-3s.
"As a dedicated supplier of long chain omega-3 fatty acids to the pet food industry, we are excited about the possibilities and sustainable aspects of algae DHA coming from AlgaPrime DHA," IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients Innovation Manager Geert van der Velden said.
Photo courtesy of Corbion
