Solazyme Inc., South San Francisco, Calif., and Roquette Frères, Lestrem, France, signed a joint venture in November for the production, commercialization and market development of microalgae-derived food ingredients, subject to regulatory approvals and notifications.

Solazyme Inc., South San Francisco, Calif., and Roquette Frères, Lestrem, France, signed a joint venture in November 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 superior nutritional properties along with outstanding taste and texture.

Solazyme-Roquette Nutritionals said it plans to launch a variety of oil-, protein- and fiber-based products aimed at delivering improved performance with a superior health profile, compared to existing ingredients.

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