November 11/Health & Beauty Close-Up -- Solazyme Inc. and Roquette Freres have signed a joint venture (JV) agreement for the production, commercialization and market development of microalgae-derived food ingredients, subject to regulatory approvals and notifications.
The JV is being formed to launch an entirely new category of natural, healthy and functional ingredients based on microalgae that provide nutritional properties along with outstanding taste and texture, according to the companies. Solazyme-Roquette Nutritionals plans to launch a variety of oil, protein and fiber based products aimed at delivering improved performance.