Solazyme Expands Algenist Distribution Channels to Include Sephora Canada and The Shopping Channel

Posted On: July 7, 2011

Solazyme, Inc. a renewable oil and bioproducts company, has signed agreements with Sephora Canada and the leading Canadian multimedia retailer, The Shopping Channel®, to launch Algenist™, Solazyme’s microalgae-based prestige anti-aging skincare line throughout the country. In an unprecedented beauty launch that couples world-class biotechnology with Canada’s most prominent beauty retailers, the Algenist product line will begin selling in all 26 Canadian Sephora stores and on The Shopping Channel’s highest rated beauty programming starting in July 2011.

Algenist is a product line of advanced anti-aging skincare products formulated with Solazyme’s breakthrough ingredient, alguronic acid, an unexpected discovery which was found by the company’s leading biotechnology scientists while researching microalgae for renewable energy solutions. When studied for potential anti-aging benefits, alguronic acid demonstrated significant results and outperformed some of the most well known anti-aging ingredients on the market including hyaluronic acid, retinol and vitamins C and E.

“Algenist comes from a lineage of biotechnology expertise that is not only pioneering the future of skincare, but reinvigorated the luxury skin and personal care space,” said Frederic Stoeckel, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Solazyme Health Sciences. “Sephora and The Shopping Channel provide incredible support and access to some of the largest markets in the world and we look forward to a successful launch with their respective audiences in Canada.”

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From Issue 15 • Categories: Tags: algae, Algenist, Aquapreneur, cosmeceuticals, functional ingredients, marine extract, marine ingredients, microalgae, seaweed, Solazyme • No Comments

Partner sought in development and fermentation of compounds from natural marine origin

Posted On: May 2, 2011

A Spanish company located in the North of Spain with microbiological and fermentation expertise, is looking for companies interested in compounds for research and/or preclinical and clinical development with diverse applications for medicine, cosmetics, agriculture, biodiesel, nutraceuticals, etc. Joint further development and joint venture agreements are offered.

The biotechnology company is engaged in discovering and developing novel bioactive compounds from marine microorganisms.

Founded in 1996, it has developed an outstanding collection of more than 50,000 marine microorganisms, their fermentation extracts and an extended library of compounds produced by these microorganisms. Through collaborations with private and public research organizations worldwide, the company has identified active compounds in areas such as cancer, neurodegenerative and infectious diseases, cosmetic and agricultural applications.

The company has also production facilities; if large amounts of any of the extracts or compounds are required, Biomar has fermentation capabilities of up to 3000L, including fermentation and compound purification. Smaller tanks of 30, 100 and 300L are also available, in our state of the art Fermentation Plant.

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GlycoMar signs nutritional technology licensing and collaboration agreement with Scanbio

Posted On: April 7, 2011

Scanbio, a Norwegian fish by-products group and GlycoMar, a Scottish marine biotechnology company, are pleased to announce the signing of a collaboration and licence agreement to commercialise a nutritional supplement product worth up to £4m a year in gross sales . Scanbio Scotland, based in Corpach, Fort William have led the negotiation of the deal with Oban based bio-research specialists GlycoMar. The deal follows four years of research at GlycoMar’s labs and small-scale trials at Scanbio’s factories in Norway to produce an anti-inflammatory joint therapy product.

GlycoMar Limited, based at the European Centre for Marine Biotechnology, is a specialist biotechnology company developing anti-inflammatory products with applications in nutrition, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. GlycoMar’s founder, Dr Charlie Bavington, said “we are very excited about this agreement, which is our first out-licensing deal in the nutritional sector. This is the outcome of several years research in utilisation of fisheries by-products. We are particularly delighted to be collaborating with Scanbio, who we believe are the best partner to commercialise this technology.”

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Copalis launches Protein M+, a marine polysaccharide and collagen nutricosmetic ingredient

Posted On: March 9, 2011

Copalis® launches Protein M+, an anti-aging nutricosmetic ingredient. Protein M+ is an all-natural marine polysaccharide and collagen complex. It combines the same proteins and polysaccharides as those found in skin for a synergic action. Collagen fibers give the dermis tensile strength, and polysaccharides prevent moisture loss. Protein M+’s extraction process makes it soluble in aqueous phase and fully digestible. Its high bioavailability makes it ideal for oral cosmetics.

Studies conducted by the company suggest overtime, Protein M+ may help visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, dilated capillaries and age spots, thus improving skin’s moisture balance. In addition, results also show it helps repair sun-damaged skin. Several clinical studies conducted by Copalis suggest Protein M+, with added minerals and vitamins, is effective in the treatment of hair loss. While mechanism of action has yet to be proven, it is suggested the active marine complex is related to the production of dihydrotestosterone in the hair follicle. This molecule is known to cause hair loss.

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From Issue 13 • Categories: Tags: Aquapreneur, biomaterials, Copalis, cosmeceuticals, marine biotechnology, marine collagen, marine ingredient, marine ingredients, marine polysaccharide, nutraceutical, Protein M+ • No Comments

Solazyme, Sephora and QVC Announce Agreements for the U.S. and International Launch of Solazyme’s New Anti-Aging Skincare Line, Algenist™

Posted On: March 9, 2011

Solazyme, Inc., the leading industrial biotechnology company producing renewable oil and bioproducts from microalgae, has signed agreements with leading beauty retailer Sephora^® and leading global multimedia retailer QVC^® to launch Algenist^™, Solazyme’s microalgae-based prestige anti-aging skincare line, in the U.S. and internationally. Beginning in March 2011, Algenist will be available on QVC in the U.S. and in over 800 Sephora stores in seven countries throughout Europe and in the US before expanding to Asia and the Middle East. Sephora and QVC will align their powerful promotional efforts behind Algenist in an unprecedented launch.

“We are constantly looking for the latest groundbreaking products to debut to our beauty customer who is both an early adopter and a beauty enthusiast. Algenist is the perfect addition to our growing assortment of premium beauty products.”

Algenist is a line of advanced anti-aging skincare products formulated with Solazyme’s breakthrough ingredient, alguronic acid. Solazyme’s biotechnology scientists unexpectedly discovered alguronic acid, a true breakthrough in the anti-aging market, after studying thousands of microalgae strains for renewable energy solutions. When researched for potential anti-aging benefits, alguronic acid demonstrated significant rejuvenating properties.

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From Issue 13 • Categories: Tags: algae, Algenist, alguronic acid, Aquapreneur, Commercialization, commercialize, cosmeceuticals, marine biotechnology, marine extract, marine ingredients, Solazyme • No Comments

NineSigma Seeks Natural Compound Collections for Screening: invites proposals for the purchase of natural compound collections

Posted On: February 21, 2011

NineSigma reports that they are looking for proposals for the purchase of natural compound collections for screening. The compounds may be pure or extracts (fractionated or not) or semi-synthetic but must be derived from sustainable natural sources. They are interested in compound collection acquisition, licensing, supplier agreement. Co-development of any discovered activities is also possible.

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Collection(s) will be screened in assays relevant to the development of consumer care products. As such, compounds should be potentially suitable for such applications and must either be currently available or have a reasonable likelihood of being available on sustainable commercial scales (tons).

Possible approaches:
- Samples may be pure or semi-pure, including extracts (preferably fractionated).
- Among others, libraries of commodity natural products, natural product components, and consumer care ingredients are all possible sample sources.
- Developing nations with unique biota that could be sustainably developed may present with interesting avenues of investigation.
- Low, medium, and/or high molecular weight compounds are all of interest provided they are derived from acceptable natural sources.

Approaches not of interest:
- Synthetic chemical libraries
- Collections of pharmaceutical drugs
- Compounds derived from animal sources unless they are obtained “without harm”
- Biological agents
- Compounds or extracts that cannot be supplied (or potentially supplied) on sustainable commercial scales.

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From Issue 13 • Categories: Tags: Aquapreneur, cosmeceuticals, marine bioprospecting, marine biotechnology, marine enzymes, marine extract, marine natural product, marine organism • No Comments

GC Rieber expands omega-3 capacity

Posted On: November 18, 2010

Norwegian omega-3 supplier GC Rieber Oils is ready to open facilities that boost its production capacity and quality as it eyes the pharma and medical industries.

The new plant is GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) certified and utilises a patented refining technology.

“We have used all of our experience as producers of refined fish oils, and applied it into the construction and design of our new concentrate plant,” said says ex-chief executive officer, Arne Alnæs, who has become director of sourcing and been replaced by Jan Roger Bjerkestrand.

“Our goal is to enter into new markets with omega-3 and we believe we will achieve this with our new ultra-high grade 90 per cent omega-3 fish oil.”

GC Rieber’s omega-3 oils are typically used in food supplements, cosmetics, animal feed and functional foods and are sourced from cod liver, tuna and salmon oils.

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French omega-3 firm buys Canadian researcher

Posted On: October 16, 2010

French-based Polaris has purchased Canadian start-up Ocean Nutrasciences, for an undisclosed sum.

Polaris has been working in the nutritional lipid area for about 15 years and said the acquisition provided it with added innovation potential in marine ingredients for use in, “nutraceutics, food and cosmetics”.

In particular, Ocean Nutrasciences has done a lot of work taking extracts from Northern shrimp which have been found to be high in astaxanthine, amino acids and omega-3 forms EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid).

In a statement Polaris said Ocean Nutrasciences, “develops, makes, values (via clinical studies) and markets marine ingredients (shellfish, algae and fish) exempt from organic solvents”.

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From Issue 12 • Categories: Tags: amino acids, Aquapreneur, astaxanthin, cosmeceuticals, DHA, EPA, fish oil, functional ingredients, Ocean Nutrasciences, omega 3, Polaris • No Comments

By Year 2015: Global market for chitin derivatives expected to reach $63 billion / Global chitosan market could exceed $21 billion

Posted On: October 10, 2010

The global market for chitin derivatives is expected to reach $63 billion while the global chitosan market could exceed $21 billion by the year 2015, according to a new report from Global Industry Analysts Inc. titled “Chitin & Chitosan: A Global Strategic Business Report.”

Key factors driving market growth include increasing applications and surging demand for chitin and chitosan from agrochemicals and healthcare/medical end-use sectors. Other factors propelling market growth include increased demand from developing markets, including Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East.

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Estée Lauder Expands Re-Nutriv Skin Care Range Featuring Phormidium Rersicinum Blue-Green Algae

Posted On: October 5, 2010

Estee Lauder’s latest launch is the new Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Age-Correcting Collection for Fall 2010. Inspired by the field of epigenetics, Estée Lauder Research further advances into the field with its exclusive “Life Re Newing Molecules,” according to the company.

These products feature phormidium rersicinum, an algae that has survived and thrived for over three billion years.

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