Highlighted in all flavors will be nutrient-dense algae-based superfoods, such as chlorella and Blue Majik spirulina.

Notable efforts at producing plant-derived meat substitutes and analogs abound. And sports and energy food and beverage designers tapped into the value of protein for active bodies years ago. Further, with a major shift under way to reduce reliance on meat as a primary daily source of protein, ingredient technologists are engaged in providing high-value, technologically advanced protein alternatives.

Thrive Algae Oil launched this month as a culinary oil made from algae, a food source that has wellness and sustainability benefits.

Valensa International provides high value “condition specific” nutraceuticals to the marketplace.

Florida's green algae prevents boost the body's antioxidant enzymes, which then fight free radicals, according to a release.

The partnership has been encouraged by the decade-long experience and unique expertise of both companies.

"Divergent views" are apparently to blame for the split.

Aurora Algae announced the appointment of two new executives to help drive commercialization of its algae-based platform for sustainable nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, aquaculture and renewable-energy products.

Solazyme Inc. has hired former Tyson Foods Inc. executive Jeffrey Webster as its chief operating officer, the renewable oil and bioproducts company said.