Asparagopsis

CH4 Global named one of America's Top GreenTech Companies by TIME magazine

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

HENDERSON, Nev., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CH4 Global today announced that it had been named one of America's Top GreenTech Companies by TIME magazine in recognition of its innovative seaweed-based cattle feed supplement that can reduce enteric methane emissions by up to 90%.

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  • In the end, CH4 Global was among 250 U.S.-headquartered companies to earn a spot on the prestigious list.
  • In the United States, CH4 Global is encouraging Congress to pass the Innovative FEED Act, which would streamline the process for bringing Methane Tamer™ to the U.S. market.
  • "This recognition from TIME magazine is a landmark achievement for CH4 Global and a strong validation of our commitment to pioneering sustainable solutions," said CH4 Global CEO Steve Meller PhD.
  • "Our team is proud to lead the charge in reducing methane emissions and contributing to the global effort to mitigate climate change."

Provectus Algae Enters Into Livestock Methane Reduction Space Commissioning First Demonstration Biomanufacturing Plant

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Provectus Algae (Provectus) has announced its entry into livestock methane reduction with its first 30,000 L demonstration plant commissioned in October to scale up Asparagopsis feed additives.

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  • Provectus Algae (Provectus) has announced its entry into livestock methane reduction with its first 30,000 L demonstration plant commissioned in October to scale up Asparagopsis feed additives.
  • Provectus Algae develops biomanufacturing approaches using carbon-capturing algae.
  • With backing from key sustainability leaders like Hitachi Ventures and CJ Cheiljedang, Provectus sees livestock methane reduction as an ideal application for its technologies.
  • Provectus Algae also plans to expand its demonstration plant to 160 kL and begin the construction of a new large-scale facility in 2024.

CH4 Global Launches Methane Tamer™ Beef Feedlot, first of the new formulations in the Methane Tamer™ line

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

HENDERSON, Nev., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CH4 Global, Inc., today announced a new proprietary methane reducing digestive aide feed formulation for beef feedlot cattle called Methane Tamer™ Beef Feedlot. The product is the first in a line of products for a full suite of ruminant animals and farming approaches being development under the Methane Tamer™ brand and will initially be commercially available to partners in Australia with global expansion coming in future years.

Key Points: 
  • HENDERSON, Nev., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CH4 Global, Inc., today announced a new proprietary methane reducing digestive aide feed formulation for beef feedlot cattle called Methane Tamer™ Beef Feedlot.
  • With our patented innovations in operational efficiencies and formulation, CH4 Global has developed the highest quality, lowest cost and most efficacious product designed for and with the end user.
  • The new formulation reduces formation of methane in the animal rumen, thanks to our star ingredient, Asparagopsis seaweed.
  • Benefits:
    Up to 90% reduction of enteric methane emissions from beef feedlot cattle.

CH4 Global Signs Pivotal Agreement with Ravensworth In Journey to Slash Agricultural Methane Emissions Worldwide

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Monday, January 23, 2023

HENDERSON, Nev., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CH4 Global, Inc., today announced that it has entered a Letter of Intent for a commercial offtake agreement with Ravensworth to supply the large-scale food producer with its proprietary methane reducing feed supplement formulation for beef feedlot cattle. This agreement will enable both companies to make significant progress in reducing enteric methane, a major contributor to climate change.

Key Points: 
  • This agreement will enable both companies to make significant progress in reducing enteric methane, a major contributor to climate change.
  • That's exactly what CH4 Global looks for in a partner," said Steve Meller, CEO and co-founder of CH4 Global.
  • We are excited to have a business partner in CH4 Global that shares our ethos", said Ron Harris, CEO and founder of Ravensworth.
  • In 2024, CH4 Global will focus on expanding into the remaining habitable continents, and the dairy sector, to make a global impact on climate change, at scale, with urgency.

CH4 Global Announces First Commercial Sale of Proprietary Methane-Reducing Asparagopsis Feed Supplement for Cattle

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

HENDERSON, Nev., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CH4 Global™, Inc., today announced the first commercial sale and supply of its proprietary Asparagopsis-based product for ruminant animals to reduce agricultural emissions of methane—one of the most immediate threats to our global climate. The initial sale is to CirPro, a leading Australian advanced protein manufacturer and meat processor, for use across its feedlot partners. CH4 Global's Australia and New Zealand operations will supply product formulated from Asparagopsis seaweed from both marine and tank cultivation. The long-term multi-million dollar commitment, with an option to further expand after the initial term, validates the company's global production capability and is a substantial step towards meeting its ambitious global growth plan.

Key Points: 
  • CH4 Global's Australia and New Zealand operations will supply product formulated from Asparagopsis seaweed from both marine and tank cultivation.
  • Plans for 2023 and 2024 are focused on rapid commercial growth in Australia and New Zealand through Asparagopsis production by its regional subsidiaries, CH4 Australia and CH4 Aotearoa.
  • Cassandra Kelly, Senior Advisor to FutureFeed, the holder of the patent on Asparagopsis methane-reduction efficacy claims,said, "The first commercial sale for CH4 Global was a significant milestone in the commercialisation of Asparagopsis.
  • CH4 Global was one of the first to embrace the world-changing potential of Asparagopsis, and FutureFeed is delighted to learn of their first commercial sales.

Straus Dairy Farm’s Carbon-Neutral Goal Draws Near as CDFA Approves First-Ever Red Seaweed Supplement to Reduce Methane Emissions

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Monday, May 9, 2022

California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) authorized commercial use of Blue Ocean Barns red seaweed supplement as a feed additive for dairy cows.

Key Points: 
  • California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) authorized commercial use of Blue Ocean Barns red seaweed supplement as a feed additive for dairy cows.
  • The 11 other supplying dairy farms are on the path to being carbon neutral by 2030.
  • Albert Straus dairy is the first organic dairy farm committed to using this red seaweed when the certified organic feed becomes available at scale in 2023.
  • Blue Ocean Barns is a public benefit corporation committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the dairy and beef industries.

Blue Ocean Barns Brominata Approved for Sale in California

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Friday, May 6, 2022

SAN DIEGO and KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Ocean Barns announced today that the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has authorized commercial use of the company's seaweed-based supplement as a digestive aid for cattle.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO and KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Ocean Barns announced today that the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has authorized commercial use of the company's seaweed-based supplement as a digestive aid for cattle.
  • CDFA's Safe Animal Feed Education Program provided technical assistance, feed sampling, and analysis during the trial.
  • The livestock industry has long needed a feed additive to reduce the wasted energy that cattle naturally burp into the atmosphere.
  • Blue Ocean Barns solved the problem of growing at scale and began ramping up production on a commercial level beginning in 2020 to serve Straus Family Creamery and other farm families throughout the state.

Straus Dairy Farm and Blue Ocean Barns Demonstrate a Dramatic Climate Change Solution in Dairy Farming

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Red seaweed is also the next critical step we need to reach our carbon-neutral farming model goal in 2023 on the Straus Dairy Farm.

Key Points: 
  • Red seaweed is also the next critical step we need to reach our carbon-neutral farming model goal in 2023 on the Straus Dairy Farm.
  • This model will demonstrate that dairy farming and animals are one of the essential climate change solutions we need while providing high-quality organic food.
  • But the Blue Ocean Barns seaweed solution is ready right now, it goes to work on climate change immediately, and it is economical.
  • After the Straus Dairy Farm reaches carbon neutrality, the milk produced on the farm and processed at Straus Family Creamery will have a low climate impact comparable to non-dairy milk alternatives.

Blue Ocean Barns Closes Funding Round for Production of Methane-Cutting Seaweed

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

The funding round, led by Valor Siren Ventures , will support a significant expansion of Blue Ocean Barns farming operations as it readies for commercial sale of its seaweed-based cattle supplement.

Key Points: 
  • The funding round, led by Valor Siren Ventures , will support a significant expansion of Blue Ocean Barns farming operations as it readies for commercial sale of its seaweed-based cattle supplement.
  • This week, Blue Ocean Barns signed a lease for 10 additional acres of growing space near its existing operations on the Big Island of Hawaii.
  • Blue Ocean Barns is driven by our mission to mitigate climate change by slashing cattle methane emissions by more than 80%, said Joan Salwen, co-founder and CEO of Blue Ocean Barns.
  • Blue Ocean Barns is the first U.S. licensee for FutureFeed, the global IP holder for the technology of feeding the red seaweed Asparagopsis to cattle.

CH4 Global and Future Feed Sign Licenses for Sales & Marketing of Asparagopsis Seaweed in New Zealand and Australia

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Monday, April 12, 2021

b'CH4 Global, Inc. is pleased to announce they have signed the world\xe2\x80\x99s first license agreements for the sale and distribution of methane-busting Asparagopsis seaweed technology with the seaweed technology IP holder Future Feed Pty Ltd.

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  • b'CH4 Global, Inc. is pleased to announce they have signed the world\xe2\x80\x99s first license agreements for the sale and distribution of methane-busting Asparagopsis seaweed technology with the seaweed technology IP holder Future Feed Pty Ltd.
  • CH4 Global\xe2\x80\x99s comprehensive business plan has created the first end-to-end supply chain which makes the commercialization of Asparagopsis real and creates a viable market-place model.
  • CH4 Global have also received non-dilutive capital support from government organizations from around the world.
  • For more information, please visit us at CH4 Global .\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210412005155/en/\n'