On September 9, 2023, Euglena Co., Ltd. hosted its 5th annual event, "Euglena Fest 2023." The event was conducted both as a free online broadcast and at designated live-viewing locations.

About the Event
Euglena Co. has been organizing the "Euglena Fest" since 2019, targeting those who support its businesses and products, people interested in Euglena cultivation on Ishigaki Island, and those looking to experience sustainability first-hand. The purpose of the event is to help attendees feel a closer connection to the company and its various initiatives.

Theme of the Year: "It All Started from Ishigaki Island"
The theme for this year's festival was "It All Started from Ishigaki Island," spotlighting the island not just as a production base for the microalgae Euglena but also as the starting point for all of Euglena Co.'s business operations. The event provided content showcasing the company's ongoing efforts toward a sustainable, circular society, delivered through presentations by team members.

There was also an introduction to the content related to research and development within the event.

An introduction to a consumer product called "Gentle Cultivation Kit (Baby Leaf Salad Mix)," released as part of the company’s Sustainable AgriTech division.Focusing on the plant growth-promoting effects of the microalgae euglena, which has been confirmed through research, this cultivation kit was developed so that people can easily try growing vegetables at home while experiencing recycling-based agriculture by using euglena-blended culture soil.

Information about ongoing research on Aurantiochytrium, a particular type of microorganism, on Ishigaki Island.

The event succeeded in delivering the latest updates on the company's products, business activities, and research developments.