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• An Update from the Macroalgae Working Group October 30, 2020

  The inaugural meeting of the Macroalgae Working Group was held during the Algae Biomass Summit on September 18, 2020.  Attendees included producers, end users, researchers, government agencies, and NGOs from around the world. The group discussed a broad range of topics impacting the seaweed industry and had a robust discussion on what the working group […]

• Next Steps for Food and Feed Regulatory Initiatives October 29, 2020

  Following the Algae Food and Feed Meeting at the Algae Biomass Summit, the Algae for Food and Feed executive committee hosted a Town Hall on October 14, 2020. The Town Hall was a direct follow up to the discussion on regulatory initiatives at the Summit meeting, and the purpose was to get feedback on how […]

• Step Into the Future With An ABO Membership October 28, 2020

  At the Algae Biomass Organization we are building a better future with one of the most promising new technology platforms. We see how algae cultivation, harvesting and product development can come together to improve global sustainability, feed billions of people, and offer new economic opportunity. Our industry is seeing major advances and record funding in […]

• What Makes a Blue Moon Halloween Even Better? Algae! October 28, 2020

  Who doesn’t love an excuse to make some spooky treats for the Halloween season? If you are looking for natural, brilliant color for your cookies, cupcakes and more, be sure experiment with some of these algae-based ingredients: This year will be a very rare blue moon Halloween. So consider using the deep blue pigments from […]

• The Great Success of the Virtual 2020 Algae Biomass Summit October 7, 2020

  The virtual Algae Biomass Summit concluded last week, and the most significant takeaway was that the new online format provided a more dynamic collaboration than ever before, and with larger group of participants spread across the globe. Speakers, poster presenters, exhibitors, sponsors, and hundreds of attendees gathered continue the momentum to make algae a new […]

• ABO Announces Winners of the 2020 Young Algae Researcher Awards October 6, 2020

  Six student scientists were presented with this year’s Young Algae Researcher Awards for their contributions to fields of algae biology and engineering at the virtual 2020 Algae Biomass Summit. Each year ABO presents these awards to recognize outstanding research projects by early-career scientists that are discovering the potential for algae to address a number of […]

• You’re Invited! Algae Food and Feed Town Hall Meeting Oct 14 October 6, 2020

  Please join ABO’s Algae for Food and Feed Committee in a town hall style meeting to discuss an industry supported GRAS safety dossier for an algal strain(s). This is an important opportunity for anyone interested in the regulatory approvals process for algae-based products and ingredients.   When: October 14th, 11:00am – 12:30pm PDT Register: https://www.futureofalgae.org/events  Topics: […]

• Remembering Dr. Keith Cooksey, Founding Board Member of ABO September 29, 2020

  We are deeply saddened to report the passing of algae icon Dr. Keith Cooksey, who died in early September. Keith was a founding Board Member of the Algae Biomass Organization and a member of the original steering committee that first met on April 23, 2008 to consider how to form an organization to advance the […]

• Algae Biomass Organization Announces 2020 Algae Industry Awards September 23, 2020

  Outstanding leaders, companies and innovations recognized by ABO Preston, MN (September 23, 2020) — The Algae Biomass Organization’s (ABO) is pleased to recognize the winners of the 2020 Algae Industry Awards.  During ABO’s Annual Algae Biomass Summit, incoming Executive Director, Dr. Rebecca White, announced outstanding leaders, companies and innovations that are at the forefront of […]

• Call for Nominations: Algae Industry Awards August 24, 2020

    The Algae Biomass Organization is now accepting nominations for our annual Algae Industry Awards, to be presented at the 2020 Algae Biomass Summit. ABO members are at the forefront of efforts to develop new technologies and commercial markets for renewable and sustainable products derived from algae, and the ABO is dedicated to recognizing exceptional […]