Algaspring
AlgaSpring is a Dutch producer of marine phytoplankton, centered on the microalga Nannochloropsis gaditana . The company serves aquaculture and human nutrition markets, and positions its products as high-quality, natural microalgae ingredients grown under controlled conditions. It operates from Almere in the Netherlands, with a 1.3-hectare photobioreactor system and a research laboratory. AlgaSpring emphasizes continuous production, standardized cultivation, and close collaboration with specialized partners in food, feed, and aquaculture product development and sales. Core Values Quality and consistency : AlgaSpring highlights controlled cultivation, standardized processing, HACCP-based quality systems, and ISO 22000 certification. The company stresses continuous monitoring to ensure stable product quality and nutritional content. Natural and clean production : The microalgae are grown on ancient borehole seawater, with no pesticides or herbicides used. AlgaSpring presents its products as pure, natural, and free from contamination and heavy metals. Sustainability : The company emphasizes environmentally friendly production, low resource use, and the role of microalgae in more sustainable food and feed systems. It also frames microalgae as a way to reduce pressure on oceans, farmland, and freshwater resources. Scientific expertise : AlgaSpring relies on a dedicated team that includes PhD microbiologists and aquaculture and food specialists. Its R&D and production approach is built around technical know-how and controlled cultivation. Unique Aspects European number one producer claim : AlgaSpring states that it is the European number one producer of marine phytoplankton Nannochloropsis gaditana . Large controlled production system : The company operates a 1.3-hectare photobioreactor system in Flevoland, giving it industrial-scale, controlled microalgae production capacity. Ancient borehole seawater source : Its algae are grown on ancient seawater extracted from deep below the surface, which the company says is free of contamination and heavy metals. Dual-market positioning : AlgaSpring serves both aquaculture and human nutrition with the same core microalgae species, allowing it to translate production know-how across feed and food applications. Health Canada product licenses : For sales of marine phytoplankton powder and vegetarian capsules in Canada, the company states that it holds product licenses from Health Canada (NPN 80080399 and NPN 80076696).