BGG is expanding and enhancing its astaxanthin manufacturing facilities in China to boost production efficiency, quality, innovation and sustainability.
The 100 percent glass-tube photobioreactor microalgae platform in Yunnan Province, the largest of its kind in the world, according to the company, will now incorporate the entire value chain. As a result, farming, extraction, drying, packaging and R&D will all be brought together within a 20 km footprint.
BGG said that it is also strengthening its resources by opening a new, cutting-edge research laboratory and more than doubling the size of its on-site R&D team. The team will focus on microalgae innovation and further advances in ingredient quality. They will also work closely with regional and global research institutes on topics including tropical plants and fungi in the local biome.
The concentration of capabilities will support greater operational efficiency and productivity through faster tech transfer times and closer collaboration between operations and R&D. The reduction of the value chain from 2,000 km to 20 km will also support cost efficiency and reductions to carbon footprint.
BGG’s investment in its flagship plant is being marked with an inauguration day at the facility on June 20, with industry partners and representatives from the Chinese government in attendance. It follows on from a major expansion in 2023-2024, which more than doubled BGG’s production capacity and cemented its position as the world’s largest astaxanthin producer.
“We are proud to unveil our latest investment in our state-of-the-art microalgae platform, spanning the entire value chain,” said Chunhua Li, founder and principal shareholder of BGG. “The enhanced synergy between manufacture and R&D will sharpen our innovation pipeline and accelerate speed to market.”
“We are committed to staying ahead of global shifts to ensure uninterrupted service to our customers,” added BGG World CEO Jürgen Nelis. “By strengthening our supply chain on multiple fronts, we are building a future-ready business that can thrive no matter how the trade landscape evolves.”
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