MiAlgae plans to expand abroad with pet food in its sights

MiAlgae, a company looking to update the omega-3 additive manufacturing industry, is considering expanding to the US and Australia after it builds a new facility in Scotland this summer.

The Edinburgh-based company is slated to open a new plant in Scotland’s Central Belt. Company officials say the new facility will more than quadruple its production capacity as it prepares to scale its tech.

MiAlgae is part of Mars Petcare’s Next Generation Pet Food Program, a partnership that aims to drive sustainability in pet startups. MiAlgae was also a finalist for the 2024 Earthshot Prize, an environmental impact award given out by the UK-based non-profit of the same name.

Omega-3 fatty acids are commonly added to pet foods, as they support brain and coat health. The products are often derived from fish oil, but with an eye toward sustainability, MiAlgae hopes to change that.