InCrops Project

InCrops and EnAlgae host a networking meeting to build supply chains for algal products in the UK. This Free event is aimed at those interested in either growing algae or using them as ingredients for food and food products.

Why algae?
- Algae have considerable potential for expanded use in human food and animal feed.
- Certain strains are high in protein, some contain omega oils, others are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, some contain valuable pigments.
- Currently  demand outstrips supply, and new business opportunities are emerging

The event will 
 - showcase the work of the newly launched INTERREG NW Europe Strategic Initiative ‘EnAlgae’, of which InCrops is a partner
- highlight the benefits of algae as a functional food/feed
- provide a platform for business delegates to pitch with one slide who they are, what they do and what they are looking for
- facilitate building of algal supply chains during networking

Registration - please reserve your place by contacting Julia O'Rourke, events co-ordinator before 1st February. Email or call 01603 591765

Pitch -If you are interested in presenting a one-slide pitch please contact Beatrix Schlarb-Ridley (; 0777 898 3612) by 23 Jan 2012. Places are limited.

Programme
15:00     Registration and networking
15:30     Introduction: Building algal supply chains – what can InCrops and EnAlgae offer? Beatrix Schlarb-Ridley
15:50     What makes algae good ingredients for functional food/feed? Mark Coleman
16:10     Discussion
16:30     1-slide pitches from technology providers, growers and users of algal biomass
17:15     Networking
18:30     Close