A Scottish enterprise is innovatively growing microalgae by utilizing waste from whisky production, presenting a sustainable omega-3 alternative for multiple sectors. With government backing, the company is scaling up to full commercial production. This endeavor intends to lessen dependency on wild-caught fish for omega-3, while the new facility is projected to enhance production capabilities and generate employment opportunities.

Are farmed fish a sustainable choice? Many still depend on wild-caught fish for feed – algae grown on Scottish whisky industry waste could change that.

A Scottish biotech company is trying to solve a problem at the heart of the global omega-3 supply chain: the fact that most omega-3 fatty acids used in pet food, aquaculture feed…