MiAlgae submits plan for full-scale microalgae production plant in Grangemouth

Michael Holder
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Artist impression of the proposed Grangemouth algae plant | Credit: MiAlgae
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Artist impression of the proposed Grangemouth algae plant | Credit: MiAlgae

Biotech firm repurposes by-products from whisky distilleries to produce Omega-3-rich microalgae for fish and pet food markets

MiAlgae is seeking planning approval for a new facility in central Scotland that would repurpose waste by-products from the whisky industry to produce sustainable microalgae for the fish and pet food markets,...

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