MiAlgae Converts Whisky Waste into Fish-Free Omega-3 at New Grangemouth Site

MiAlgae, a Scottish biotechnology company, is constructing a new production facility in Grangemouth to increase its output of fish-free Omega-3 oil by more than tenfold. The facility will utilize by-products from Scotland's whisky industry to grow microalgae rich in Omega-3, reducing the need for marine-sourced Omega-3s and potentially preventing the harvesting of six billion fish annually.

The new facility is expected to be operational in early 2026 and will support the pet food and aquaculture industries in the UK, the European Union, and the United States. With up to £3 million in funding from the UK and Scottish governments, the project is part of a broader effort, Project Willow, to establish Grangemouth as a hub for low-carbon industries. MiAlgae's CEO, Douglas Martin, sees the new facility as a step towards creating sustainable value from industrial by-products and generating high-quality green jobs in the local community.