MiAlgae Planning New Production Facility in Scotland
iotech pioneering firm MiAlgae has marked a major step forward in its mission to increase production volumes of its sustainable biotechnology solutions, as it recently announced plans for a new production facility in Grangemouth, Scotland.
Supporting Scotland’s green economic transition, the first phase of the site is estimated to create over 100 green jobs. The planned expansion will allow MiAlgae to continue to offer retraining opportunities for workers transitioning from the oil and gas industry.
MiAlgae repurposes whisky industry by-products to grow microalgae as a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to fish-derived Omega-3s. The site is conveniently located near distilleries and MiAlgae’s customers in the Central Belt of Scotland.
The new facility will enable the company to address the increasing demands from aquaculture and pet food markets seeking sustainable and ethical sources of marine Omega-3s. MiAlgae are also approaching new markets including meat alternatives, nutraceuticals, and livestock feed.