Nutritional Outlook is naming algae (specifically algae’s use in foods and beverages) as one of its 2016 Ingredients to Watch. The magazine, a U.S.-based trade publication, covers the dietary supplements and healthy food/beverages market. Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Grebow interviewed also Anneke Roes for a featured article:

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To anticipate the growth of our business, Nutress is going to move by March 1st, 2016.
This relocation only changes the visiting and mailing address, all other contact details will remain.

​OCHTEN, The Netherlands, November 2nd, 2015, Nutress BV announces an exciting new partnership with Azelis, the knowledgeable and renowned specialty ingredients distributor, bringing the highest quality algae to markets across the Benelux region. Azelis will distribute the complete range of Nutress new and highly innovative product portfolio; Chlorella sorokiniana and Chlorella vulgaris in various forms such as fresh IQF, dried flakes, dried sheets and powders.

The collaboration builds on Nutress’ international growth strategy and it shows the strong commitment of Azelis to embrace new materials and innovative technologies. Both companies’ ethics fit perfectly in adding value in the most beneficial way to better serve customer needs. According to Reinier Smit, CEO of Nutress, the company has partnered with Azelis because of its dynamic approach and in-depth understanding of the markets. With their technical expertise in products and applications and the ability to combine it with commercial know-how, Azelis brings innovation to life for both our customers.

“Nutress is excited to be working directly with the Azelis Benelux team as the company has a strong track record for bringing the highest quality products to market globally, combined with a dedicated local focus and closeness to customers. ” said Smit. “Azelis has sound, exhaustive knowledge of the food market and will be positioning Nutress highly. In Azelis we have a truly capable partner that can follow our fast pace of foreseen growth in the coming years.”
With this partnership both companies will create the ultimate value for their customers and principals. The various algae products fit perfectly into the food supplements, food- and beverage industries. Steven Swinnen, Managing Director, Azelis Benelux  believes that customers in the Benelux area will greatly benefit from this agreement, enabling wider access to Nutress’ leading algae (products) with the support of Azelis’ energetic and enthusiastic team of experts. Customers will be able to develop the next generation of superior products that meet the market trends of today. Nutress and Azelis will facilitate invaluable technical support for these innovative ingredients and add innovative value with this newest collaboration.

 Steven Swinnen adds, “Nutress is a great example of the type of specialist manufacturer that we currently represent in which I see great potential. The time to engage in algae for the food, feed and pharma industry is now. At the junction of commodities and specialties we will focus on bringing Nutress’ superior algae to our current food, health and pet food client base. We have great trust in this cooperation and look forward to our future success together with great excitement.”

The distribution agreement will take effect with immediate benefits to resellers and customers. Azelis and Nutress will present its’ partnership at the Food Ingredients exhibition 1-3 December Paris, France. 

About Nutress
Nutress – based in Ochten, The Netherlands - was founded in 2012 and has grown into Europe’s biggest and most innovative algae food company. The company manufactures and markets nutritional added value applications for feed, food and pharma. This is realized by cultivating and developing food grade algae(products). Nutress is a Phycom company and is ISO 22000:2005 and Natrue certified. By continuously working toward innovative solutions Nutress will contribute to feed the world sustainably. More information is available at www.nutress.eu.
 
About Azelis
Azelis is the leading global specialty chemicals distributor providing a diverse range of innovative products and services. We serve 20,000 customers in the personal care, pharma, food and health, animal nutrition, home-care and industrial cleaning, coatings, lubricants and metal working fluids, rubber & plastic additives and chemicals industries.  Through sourcing and distribution channels in every major market around the world, Azelis with its corporate service center in Antwerp, Belgium, offers chemical producers market penetration, in-depth local knowledge, value-added services and tailored multi-territory solutions. Azelis has a turnover of €1 billion and employs around 1,100 knowledgeable people located in more than 37 facilities in 35 countries across Europe, China, Australia, Canada, India, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Morocco.
For more information, please visit: www.azelis.com

Ochten, The Netherlands, April 30th 2015, Nutress B.V. delivers the first shipment of highest concentration algae tablets in The Netherlands. The tablets contain either 100% Chlorella vulgaris or 100% Chlorella sorokiniana* biomass, using only one natural additive to a maximum of 10%. It is Nutress’ response to the increasing demand for high quality natural products and its origin. The tablets are presented during the Vitafoods Europe exhibition held in Geneva, May 5-7th 2015.

Purity 
Since its establishment, Nutress worked on the query of pressing tablets with its’ 100% pure algae powder. The certified quality control and assurance ISO 22000 system guarantees Nutress’ purest quality algae products. Therefor all products are free from, yeasts, molds, bacterial inhibitors, other algae, heavy metals, PAH’s, iodine or pesticides. Now Nutress beat the challenge pressing this purest algae powder into tablets.

According to Reinier Smit, the Chief Executive Officer of Nutress, the possibilities of this tablet-innovation are endless and so its market potential. Smit; “A major first step is taken to provide the nutraceutical segment with certified food grade quality products.”

Traceability
The demand for good quality food of health-conscious consumers, in search of sound solutions supplementing their daily intake in good nutrition, strongly increases. Also the awareness of these end-users on health and food quality, as well as products origin, expands.[1] Correspondingly the responsiveness of businesses in the ever emerging nutraceutical market on product traceability is growing rapidly. With the 100% pure Chlorella tablets Nutress fills both consumer and client based needs.

Availability
The algae tablets are available in different shapes and sizes ranging from 200 milligram to 1000 milligram. The superior quality of the tablets are signified by specific characteristics which are added to the products and so provide a visible quality grade to the end-user. This product innovation brings Nutress closer to its goal; making good food available for everyone.

About Nutress
Nutress – based in Ochten, The Netherlands - was founded in 2012 and has grown into Europe’s biggest and most innovative algae food company. The company manufactures and markets nutritional added value applications for feed, food and pharma. This is realized by cultivating and developing food grade algae(products). Nutress is a Phycom company and is ISO 22000:2005 and Natrue certified. By continuously working toward innovative solutions Nutress will contribute to feed the world sustainably.

*previously known as Chlorella pyrenoïdosa
[1] Nutraceutical Ingredients Market by Type & Application - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2018