At Phycom, our innovative algae cultivation is built on a proprietary process that sets us apart. This unique approach allows us to deliver superior, pure and clean algae efficiently and responsibly.
The techniques for creating safe algae for food and feed involve a unique cultivation system that reduces the high production costs traditionally associated with microalgae. The Phycom technique ensures high-yield output and continuous availability of different microalgae by allowing the cultivation of multiple species simultaneously through a modular design. This minimizes the environmental effects of food production. Growth is monitored and controlled from start to finish, and the fully closed cultivation system guarantees a continuous year-round output, ensuring the availability of nutritious food ingredients. You can discover more about our detailed algae production process flow here.
Quality is at the heart of everything we do. From selecting the best algae strains to employing rigorous quality control measures, we ensure our products meet the highest standards. Our cultures are genome sequenced, proving genuine algae strain cultivation. They are also grown heterotrophically in controlled environments, allowing us to optimize growth conditions and produce algae with superior nutritional profiles.
Meeting the growing demand for sustainable food sources requires large-scale production capacities. Phycom is equipped with advanced bioreactors and fermentation technology, allowing us to efficiently produce substantial volumes of algae. Our precision fermentation process ensures consistent quality and high yields, making us a reliable algae supplier for food and feed purposes.
We strive to produce enough food to feed everyone across all continents, which is why Phycom set up large-scale facilities. Each location has a capacity of 500 tonnes of food per year. With our ambitious plans and envisioned improvements, we anticipate reaching a maximum output of 1,700 tonnes of dry algae biomass per year at each location. Explore our detailed algae production process.
Our industrial-scale facilities in Veenendaal enable us to meet the needs of various applications, from food and beverages to animal feed and supplements.
Scaling up our operations is key to making high-quality algae accessible and affordable for the industry. By leveraging economies of scale, we can reduce production costs and pass these savings on to our customers. This approach makes our algae more competitive in the market and supports our mission to provide sustainable and nutritious food solutions on a global scale.
Our investment in large-scale production facilities and advanced technologies allows us to achieve these economies of scale while maintaining the highest quality standards. Our economies of scale stem from internally developed biological advancements and ongoing process innovations. The closed system operates independently of the seasons and climatic conditions, guaranteeing a year-round 24/7 process. As a result, Phycom is positioned as a leading algae producer, capable of meeting the demands of various industries efficiently and sustainably. Learn more about our mission and values.
Sustainability is a core principle at Phycom. Our cultivation methods are designed to minimise environmental impact, using less land and water than traditional agriculture. By growing algae heterotrophically, we can reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable food system. Discover why we believe in the potential of algae for a better planet.
Algae offer a viable alternative to conventional food sources, helping to bridge the food gap and mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change. Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond our production process, as we continuously seek innovative ways to improve our environmental stewardship. Read more about how our process links to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
