Report on Dr. Kengo Suzuki’s Participation in the 49th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Phycology

As a member of the R&D team at Euglena Co., Ltd., I would like to share a brief report on the recent participation of our Co-Founder and Executive Fellow, Dr. Kengo Suzuki, in a special session held during the 49th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Phycology, which took place on March 23, 2025, at the University of the Ryukyus in Okinawa. The session, titled “Public Company Session: Business Development of Microalgae in Collaboration with Okinawan Industry and Academia”, brought together leading companies and researchers who are actively engaged in microalgae-rela

Report on the Visit to the University of the Ryukyus and COINext Aquaponics Project

Date: March 21, 2025Participants: Members of Euglena Co., Ltd.Location: University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan Overview On the morning of March 21, 2025, members of Euglena Co., Ltd. visited the facilities of the University of the Ryukyus to explore the ongoing research and technological advancements within the COINext aquaponics project. This initiative focuses on sustainable, land-based recirculating aquaculture systems, particularly in the cultivation of the marine fish Yellowtail grouper (commonly known as Yaithata grouper). Technical Insights on the Aquaponics System Aquaponics, a hybrid approach integrating aquaculture and hydroponics, presents unique chall

At Health Expo 2025, Euglena Co., Ltd. showcased a booth themed around “Mokatsu” (Algae-based Wellness).

Euglena Co., Ltd. proposed integrating algae into daily diets as a means to promote a healthy and sustainable lifestyle under the concept of “藻活(Mokatsu).” The booth featured exhibits on the functional properties of microalgae such as Euglena, Chlorella, and Aurantiochytrium, as well as seaweed, aiming to spark interest in new lifestyle choices. By incorporating algae into meals, the company aims not only to help improve nutritional balance but also to contribute to planetary health, offering sustainable solutions that benefit both people and the environment. Additionally, looking at the overall Health Expo, there was a noticeable in