Algiecel Scales Microalgae Output Nearly Fivefold at Novonesis’ Kalundborg Enzyme Site

Danish microalgae ingredients company Algiecel has significantly increased its production capacity by opening a new facility at Novonesis' enzyme manufacturing site in Kalundborg, Denmark. The new plant is expected to produce 12 tonnes of microalgae biomass annually from 2027, which will be supplied to pet food and cosmetics customers as an alternative to fish oil. The facility runs on CO₂ captured from a biogas plant on the same site, showcasing the company's ability to deliver a reliable alternative under real industrial conditions.

With fish oil supply facing challenges and production levels dropping across major fish oil-producing countries, Algiecel's new facility comes at a crucial time. The company aims to meet the increasing demand for sustainable alternatives to fish oil and believes that their new facility is the starting point for further scaling up production as needed. The collaboration between Algiecel and Novonesis demonstrates how shared infrastructure and expertise can accelerate the growth of new technologies in the industry, providing a strong foundation for future expansion and innovation.