NEWS 12 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE January 2026 MiAlgae broke ground on a major new scaleup facility in Grangemouth, Scotland. The new site will dramatically increase the supply of high-quality, fish-free omega-3 oils for the global pet food industry, meeting rapidly rising demand for clean-label, sustainable, and functional ingredients. Douglas Martin, Founder and CEO of MiAlgae, said: “Breaking ground at Grangemouth marks an exciting new chapter for MiAlgae. Our mission has always been to make a meaningful impact, tackling overfishing, reducing waste, and creating sustainable value from industrial by-products. This new facility is a huge step towards delivering that mission at scale, bringing new, high-quality green jobs to the local area, and helping Scotland lead the way in this exciting new biotech industry.” The large-scale facility, going live in early Q2 2026, will increase MiAlgae’s pet nutrition omega-3 output more than tenfold, enabling manufacturers to incorporate premium DHA into dry, wet, and supplement formats without relying on wild-caught fish oil. Backed by a joint investment of up to £3 million by the UK and Scottish governments, the new facility is designed with modular scalability, allowing MiAlgae to meet growing demand from pet food and aquaculture brands alike. Located close to both key raw material suppliers and major customers, the site will support a low-carbon supply chain for pet nutrition manufacturers across the UK, EU, and U.S. Read more>> MiAlgae's new facility to meet demand for fish-free omega-3 oils Photo: MiAlgae PAI Partners, a pre-eminent private equity firm, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Innovad Group, a global specialty animal feed additives player, from IK Partners, a European private equity firm. PAI is acquiring its stake from the IK IX Fund. The Innovad Group management team, led by Ben Letor, will reinvest as part of the transaction. Innovad Group is one of the leading suppliers of animal health and nutrition solutions, offering a wide range of specialty additives, which mainly focus on the poultry, ruminant, and swine species. The group has developed a diversified, well-positioned portfolio of products, focusing on high-value applications that support a range of health outcomes, such as gut health, mycotoxin management, and immunity. Ben Letor, CEO of Innovad Group, said, "Our journey alongside IK and the entire Innovad Group team has been a notable navigation, culminating in achievements we are very proud of. We are excited to continue building on our solid fundamentals, progressive company culture and care for our clients’ needs and challenges. We feel very honoured to have earned the trust of PAI and we believe that this new partnership, with its fresh perspective and skills, will enrich and support our ambition and impactful projects moving forward.” Headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, Innovad Group serves a diverse range of 900 customers across 75 countries. It operates six production facilities, supported by a combination of in-house manufacturing in Belgium, Brazil and Italy, as well as tolling partners in Switzerland and Italy. Read more>> PAI Partners to acquire Innovad Group Photo: Freepik
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