KIBBUTZ KETURA, Israel, April 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

Algatech expands to China and the Asia-Pacific markets 

Algatechnologies, Ltd. ("Algatech") has become the major shareholder in Supreme Health, Ltd., New Zealand, to supply China and Asia-Pacific with astaxanthin and other algae-based products. The Asia-Pacific market for such products is currently valued at several hundred million dollars, and forecast to experience rapid growth.

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Supreme Health identified and cultivated a unique strain of the microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis in Nelson Lakes, northern New Zealand, for the production of natural astaxanthin. Algatech, a global leader in the microalgae industry, will provide its know-how, innovative science, and advanced microalgae cultivation technologies to leverage the capabilities of the New Zealand-based company.

Supreme, led by CEO Kerry Paul, enjoys strong recognition for its natural astaxanthin, and its cutting-edge science. The company, with well-established marketing channels in China, New Zealand, and Australia, will focus on marketing microalgae ingredients and astaxanthin-based products to food, dietary supplement, and cosmetic industries throughout Asia-Pacific, with special emphasis on China.

Prior to joining Supreme Health, Paul was the Founder and CEO of Manuka Health New Zealand, Ltd. He started Manuka Health in 2006, growing it from a start-up to $70M in sales in 2016, with distribution in 50 countries. Manuka was sold to an Australian private equity firm for US$110M.

Algatech, located in the Arava desert in Israel, is a rapidly growing company specializing in the commercial cultivation of microalgae. It is a leading manufacturer of natural astaxanthin, marketed in 35 countries under its AstaPure® brand.

"This investment is in line with our core strategy to expand the potential of microalgae derived products, especially natural astaxanthin which is our key ingredient," says Hagai Stadler, CEO of Algatech. "Collaborating with Supreme allows us to increase our service of Asia-Pacific, especially in China. We identified a rapidly growing interest in those regions for quality astaxanthin and other quality algae-delivered products."

"We believe that the synergy between companies, together with Mr. Paul's wide experience and proven track record, will help Supreme to become a major player in the global market," contributes Algatech chairman Ed Hofland, who will also serve as Supreme's president.

"Securing this partnership with Algatechnologies places us at the forefront of micro-algal production globally, and helps us to build global sales and distribution capabilities," says Paul. "Products derived from microalgae produced in a sustainable system are on-trend and supported by strong scientific research. The key bioactives in microalgae show increased efficacy in higher concentrations."

About Algatechnologies  

Algatechnologies is a rapidly growing biotechnology company, specializing in the commercial cultivation of microalgae. Founded in 1998, Algatech is a world leader in the production and supply of AstaPure®, a premium natural astaxanthin - one of the world's most powerful antioxidants - sourced from the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis. http://www.algatech.com

About Supreme Health  

Supreme Health New Zealand Ltd. is a New Zealand plant-based natural health food company that produces AstaNZ™ (New Zealand astaxanthin) from the green algae Haematococcus pluvialis, a tiny plant. Supreme sources the strain from the pristine freshwater lakes, rivers, and streams of the Nelson Region at the top of New Zealand's South Island. These waters are recognized as the purest, cleanest freshwater found anywhere in the world. http://www.supremehealth.co.nz

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Algatechnologies Ltd.
Ms. Efrat Kat VP, Marketing & Sales
Phone: +972-8-6356425
E-mail: info@algatech.com
Twitter: @Algatech98

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SOURCE Algatechnologies Ltd