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A new wave of meat, fish, and poultry alternatives are driving this hyper-growth industry into the mainstream

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Phycom is a Dutch company specializing in algae cultivation optimization services and high-quality microalgae ingredients for food and feed industries.The company has developed a modular system for mass cultivation of algae, which it claims lowers the high costs traditionally associated with microalgae production. According to the company, its fully closed technology can cultivate multiple species simultaneously under controlled conditions and ensures continued year-round output with minimal environmental impact.Phycom’s algae for meat alternatives range includes four varieties (Chlorella sorokiniana, Chlorella vulgaris, Golden Chlorella, and Parachl. kessleri Sol), all of which contain fatty acids, fibre, and protein.Key customers and partnershipsIn September 2023, Phycom was engaged in a Dutch Government-funded project in collaboration with Revyve, Unilever, Westland Kaas, PeelPioneers, and Wageningen University and Research. This project conducted studies on the functionality of microbial proteins, their market potential, and applications.Funding and financialsIn <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/21594">September 2023 </a>, the company secured a EUR 9 million (~USD 9.7 million) investment from Corbion, Phase2.earth, Invest-NL, and Invest International, alongside existing shareholders. The funds were earmarked for scaling up production, enhancing technology, expanding marketing efforts, and appointing new board members.

Phycom is a web store that offers a wide variety of products like algae, microalgae for food and microalgae for feed.

Corbion is a players in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives & lactides, and functional blends containing enzymes, emulsifiers, minerals & vitamins.

<div> Corbion is a global players in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives &amp; lactides, and functional blends containing enzymes, emulsifiers, minerals &amp; vitamins. </div>

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Alternative Ingredients

Companies providing technology related to fortification, cell culture, and fermentation and those supplying equipment including bioreactors and fermenters for the production of novel foods

Companies offering salt substitutes to reduce sodium content in foods and beverages

Companies developing natural sweeteners and solutions to reduce sugar content in foods and beverages

Companies creating natural flavor, texture, and coloring ingredients from plant-based sources like seaweed and algae

Companies producing chocolate without cocoa using ingredients like oats, seeds, and cell-cultured cocoa

Companies making coffee substitutes from ingredients like barley, date seeds, and sunflower seeds

Companies offering plant-based alternatives to honey and nut spreads, addressing dietary restrictions and allergies

Companies producing cooking oils and fats through fermentation, cell-cultured and plant-based extraction processes

Companies developing protein ingredients via cell-culture or fermentation for dietary supplements and food production, excluding plant-based or cell-cultured meat

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