Seaweeds

Natural ingredients, especially seaweeds, have always been used in animal feed. There is a renewed interest in these valuable products since antibiotics have been prohibited as growth factors.

Thanks to their bio-stimulating properties, these natural feed improve a better health for the animals, therefore, better technico-economical performances.

The racing horse range also includes different preparatory and recovery treatments.

Our products' Ecocert® and IFSA (Feed Ingredient Standard) certifications guarantee quality and safety for your customers.

Seaweeds

Seaweeds are mainly hand-collected by our "Goémoniers" (local seaweed harvesters) on the foreshore at low tide. They are then brought to the premises, washed, dried and sieved within 24 hours.

Depending on its composition, each species is different and appreciated for its specific benefits...

- Nutrition
- Immuno-stimulation
- Appetizing
- Technological

We offer a 100% natural range that combines originality and added-value to all your products.

Algovert®

Laminaria digitata (kelp) is a brown seaweed belonging to the order Laminariales. It is one of the largest seaweeds occurring on Brittany coasts.

Its glossy brown thallus can reach 3 to 4 m in length. It has a cylindrical, smooth, flexible stem called a stipe and a thallus divided into laminae. This thallus is fixed by a holdfast to the rocks near or below the low tide level down to a depth of 10 m.. This type of seaweed is considered to be the anatomically most advanced.

One of the specialities of the kelps is their high concentration of extractable alginates, which give them their flexibility allowing them to withstand the pounding of the waves.

Ao Nori (Enteromorpha)

Ao Nori is green seaweeds belonging to the order Ulvales. This seaweed, that is sometimes called Hollow Green Weed in English, includes several commercially exploited similar-looking species. The thallus is tubular and flattened in shape and more or less branched, or sometimes in the form of a simple ribbon of variable width but usually rather constant for a given individual.

These are short-lived seaweeds that appear especially in spring. They occur in all types of habitats, in exposed or sheltered conditions and on rocks or on gravel.

Ascopharm® (Ascophyllum nodosum)

Ascophyllum nodosum is a brown seaweed belonging to the order Fucales. It grows on rocks at about the mid intertidal level in exposed areas, where it replaces Fucus that prefers calmer waters. The brownish-green thalli grow in tufts, each of them composed of strapshaped fronds of different ages all growing from a common holdfast base. These thick flattened straps can reach a length of 1 to 1.5 m and have nodes at intervals along their length with air bladders that serve as floats so that the plant can stand upright in the water. They are irregularly branched with short lateral branches. The age of the seaweed can be deduced from the number of nodes - they can often live for more than fifteen years.

Chlorella

Chlorella is a microscopic unicellular alga measuring about 5 μm across. It occurs in warm freshwaters throughout the world. The alga contains an exceptional growth factor that enables it to divide and reproduce very quickly. It forms part of the phytoplankton - the very basis of the aquatic food chain that is the basis for life on Earth.

Dulse

Dulse, Palmaria palmata, is a red seaweed belonging to the order Palmariales. It has a more or less palmate frond shape, from which it derives its name. The reddishbrown blade has a thallus that is dichotomously divided into strips 2 to 3 cm wide and up to 50 cm long. It is attached by a basal disc-shaped holdfast and grows in the intertidal zone on rocky substrates, up to the high water mark where it occurs as an epiphyte growing especially on Laminaria hyperborea.

Fucopharm® (Fucus vesiculosus)

Fucus vesiculosus is a brown alga belonging to the order Fucales. It grows on rocky shores where it is exposed at low tide. Its flattened thallus, a few tens of centimetres long, is dichotomously branched. Either side of the midrib it bears bladders filled with air - hence its name - that serve as floats so that that it stands vertically in the water. During the reproductive season, the thallus stops growing and conceptacles form at the tips, which then release the gametes.

Haricot de Mer®

Himanthalia elongata is a brown seaweed of the order Fucales. It is solidly fastened to its substrate by a disc-shaped holdfast with a stalk and grows in the form of two thick ribbons that can reach a length of 2 to 3 metres. It is an annual species that disappears at the end of summer after the two ribbons have completed their reproduction. Growth then starts again in early winter with the formation of new shoots. Flourishing at the low tide limit, Himanthalia elongata is said to be infralittoral.

Sea Lettuce

Ulva lactuca, called Aosa in Japan, is a green seaweed belonging to the order Ulvales. It occurs in the form of thin crinkled leaves sometimes rolled into a spiral, with a maximum length of 30 cm. The very thin blade, consisting of a double layer of cells, is fixed to the substrate by a disc to which it is connected by a very short stipe. Despite its thinness it is surprisingly resistant to tearing because of its high content of elastic fibres. Ulva lactuca occurs in a wide range of habitats, both sheltered and exposed, from the shore to far out at sea. The frond shrinks in winter, then grows again in spring. The green colour also changes with the seasons, changing from very light to dark green.

Chondrus Crispus

Chondrus crispus is a red seaweed belonging to the Rhodophyceae class. Its mucilaginous thallus has a branched lichen-like form 10 to 20 cm high.

Several tufts of different ages sprout from a shared holdfast base. Although this base is permanent, the fronds are annual. They usually branch dichotomously, being cylindrical at the base and flattened at the ends.

When submerged in the water, the red fronds have a bluish reflection. Chondrus crispus grows on rocks at a depth of 6 to 7 metres, which are only exposed at the lowest spring tides.

Lithofeed®

Lithothamnium Calcareum is a red seaweed belonging to the family Corallinaceae. Its thallus is shaped like a miniature tree several centimetres long with branches of a few millimetres, so that it resembles a coral. In Brittany it grows on sandy seabeds at a depth of about thirty metres. It grows extremely slowly, giving it time to filter and absorb large quantities of nutrients from the sea, especially calcium and magnesium, which it is able to retain because of its great porousness. It can form reefs several centuries old.

Nori (Porphyra umbilicalis)

Porphyra is a red alga belonging to the order Bangiales. Its scientific name simply comes from the word for the colour purple. In terms of structure it has an extremely thin frond, thinner even than sea lettuce since it consists of a single layer of cells. This frond can reach a length of 60 cm. It grows on rocks in exposed wave-beaten coastal areas in the mid intertidal zone. It has a short lifespan, but because is reproduces quickly it can be found almost throughout the year.

Spirulina

Spirulina is a blue-green alga now classified in the Cyanobacteria. It is a microscopic unicellular alga with a spiral shape 250 μm long and an intense blue-green colour. It grows wild in tropical and subtropical inland water bodies. Micro-algae such as Spirulina constitute the phytoplankton, which is the basis of the aquatic food chain. They are therefore essential for all life on earth.

Wakame

Undaria pinnatifida is a large brown seaweed belonging to the order Laminariales. This seaweed attaches to rocks by a hapteron (holdfast). The stipe is flattened with dentate margins that turn into lobe-like projections. The blade is a translucent green colour, triangular and lobed, with a pronounced midrib. It grows in shallow water but can grow to a length of 2 to 3 m. It originated from Japan, and then arrived in the Mediterranean from where it has now spread to Brittany.

Seaweed Extracts

We also offer seaweed extracts which can concentrate specific elements and facilitate their use.

The main species are already available according to generic specifications in dry or liquid forms.

Ascophyllum Nodosum Dry Extract

The Ascophyllum Nodosum Dry Extract is a 100% natural product, used for different types of applications.

Its main interest is its high solubility in water which allows its incorporation in different liquid formulation.

Fucus Dry Extract

Fucus vesiculosus is a brown algae from the Fucales family. It grows on rocks which are uncovered at low tide. Its flattened thallus, which measures a few dozen centimetres, branches out at random. It has air bladders around its central nervous system, full of air - giving it its name - which enable it to float and maintain a hold in the water. During its reproduction period the thallus stops growing to conceptacles at its end which will release gametes.

Fish oil

The ocean abounds in surprising benefits, in particular fish. They have high fatty acid contents which the organism cannot produce: Omega-3, EPA and DHA. Intake of fish can resolve Omega-3 deficiencies.

All over the world, research teams have demonstrated their exceptional benefits: EPA acts on the cardiovascular system and DHA on the brain system.

We offer oils with different concentrations and ratios of DHA and EPA destined for natural animal nutrition, aquaculture and petfood.

Crude fish oil

The Crude Fish Oil is obtained by using controlled and sustainable marine resources from Atlantic Ocean near Alesund in the northwest of the Norwegian coast.

The fish oil is produced with fresh fish and according to a rigorous process which allows to keep its natural properties in Omega-3 and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

By adhering to the highest standards of quality and efficiency in the production process, our fish oil is in accordance with European regulations and environmental health.

Fish Oil 18-12 TG

The Fish Oil 18-12TG is composed with Sardine, Mackerel and Anchovy which are fat fish known for their richness in omega-3. They are obtained by using controlled and sustainable marine resources from North Atlantic Ocean.

The oil is produced according to a rigorous process which allows to keep its natural properties in Omega-3 and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Fish Oil is available in crude or semi-refined.

Crude fish oil (DHA)

The Crude Jack Mackerel Oil is obtained by using controlled and sustainable marine resources from Pacific Ocean to Antarctic.

By adhering to the highest standards of quality and efficiency in the production process, our oil is in accordance with European regulations and environmental health.

The Jack Mackerel Oil is available in crude or semi-refined forms.

Crude fish oil (EPA)

The Crude Sardine Oil is obtained by using controlled and sustainable marine resources from Pacific Ocean to Antarctic.

By adhering to the highest standards of quality and efficiency in the production process, our oil is in accordance with European regulations and environmental health.

The Sardine Oil is available in crude or semi-refined forms.

Spray-dried Omega-3

Made from 100 % natural ingredients, Spray-dried Omega-3 is obtained through fish oil atomization.

Spray-dried Omega-3 is a natural and very pure ingredient. Its texture and solubility allow it to be inserted into many types of products (dry, liquid).

The powder is produced according to a rigorous process which allows to keep its Omega-3 and polyunsaturated fatty acid specifications.

Thanks to a high standard of quality production process, our Spray-dried Omega-3 meets European regulations and environmental health criteria.

Fish meal

Kelp meal is obtained by processing, in a controlled and sustainable way, the marine resources of the Pacific Ocean. Stemming from fresh fish, Fish meal production follows a strict process which allows to keep its natural properties. Fish meal is an excellent source of proteins (minimum of 65 %), of minerals and amino acids. It is used in livestock nutrition where it improves:

- Growth and breeding.
- The immune system.
- Nutritional state of the animal.

Squid meal

Squid Meal is obtained by using controlled and sustainable marine resources from Pacific Ocean. It is produced according to a rigorous process which allows to keep its natural properties.

By adhering to the highest standards of quality and efficiency in the production process, our product is in accordance with European regulations and environmental health.

Shrimp shell meal

Shrimp Shell Meal is obtained by using controlled and sustainable marine resources from Pacific Ocean. It is produced according to a rigorous process which allows to keep its natural properties.

By adhering to the highest standards of quality and efficiency in the production process, our product is in accordance with European regulations and environmental health.

Krill meal

Krill Meal is obtained by using controlled and sustainable marine resources from Antarctic Ocean. It is produced according to a rigorous process which allows to keep its natural properties.

By adhering to the highest standards of quality and efficiency in the production process, our product is in accordance with European regulations and environmental health.

Sardine meal

The Sardine Meal is obtained by using controlled and sustainable marine resources from Pacific Ocean near Antarctic.

This ingredient produced with fresh sardine and according to a rigorous process which allows to keep its natural properties.

By adhering to the highest standards of quality and efficiency in the production process, our oil is in accordance with European regulations and environmental health.

Salmon meal

The Salmon Meal is obtained by using controlled and sustainable marine resources from Atlantic Ocean near Alesund in the northwest of the Norwegian coast.

This ingredient produced with fresh salmon and according to a rigorous process which allows to keep its natural properties in Omega-3 and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

By adhering to the highest standards of quality and efficiency in the production process, our oil is in accordance with European regulations and environmental health.

Tuna meal

Tuna Meal is obtained from fresh fish (90 % Tuna and 10% other species) by using controlled and sustainable marine resources. It is produced according to a rigorous process which allows to keep its natural properties.

By adhering to the highest standards of quality and efficiency in the production process, our product is in accordance with European regulations and environmental health.

Dehydrated marine powder

Appetence is a key factor in animal feed.

In its range of appetents, we offer squid, salmon, shrimp powder... which are caught in the cold North Atlantic waters, then cooked, dehydrated and micronized.

These products are especially recommended in aquaculture for embryonic and young state feed, as well as in pet food applications.

Fish powder

Our Fish Powder is obtained from the meat of freshly caught wild Fish from the cold waters of North Atlantic (FAO Area). Only the best parts of the fish are used. No additives are added.

The wild origin prevents all sign from feed nutrition (no antibiotics…)

The Fish is cooked and dehydrated. The powder is then micronized and packaged. Strict quality control is applied at every production stage.

Crustacean powder

The Crustacean Powder is obtained from the meat of freshly caught wild Fish from the cold waters of North Atlantic (FAO Area). Only the best parts of the fish are used. No additives are added.

The wild origin prevents all sign from feed nutrition (no antibiotics…)

To guarantee an optimal quality, there has been established an exclusive industrial partnership with a top Norwegian producer recognized in this sector.

The Crustacean is cooked and dehydrated. The powder is then micronized and packaged. Strict quality control is applied at every production stage.

Plant Nutrition

Seaweeds are mainly hand-collected by our "Goémoniers" (local seaweed harvesters) on the foreshore at low tide. They are then brought to the premises, washed, dried and sieved within 24 hours.

Seaweeds

Seaweeds are mainly hand-collected by our "Goémoniers" (local seaweed harvesters) on the foreshore at low tide. They are then brought to the premises, washed, dried and sieved within 24 hours.

Depending on its composition, each species is different and appreciated for its specific benefits...

- Nutritional (N, P, K, trace elements, ...)
- Strenghtening
- ...

Algovert®

Laminaria digitata (kelp) is a brown seaweed belonging to the order Laminariales. It is one of the largest seaweeds occurring on Brittany coasts.

Its glossy brown thallus can reach 3 to 4 m in length. It has a cylindrical, smooth, flexible stem called a stipe and a thallus divided into laminae. This thallus is fixed by a holdfast to the rocks near or below the low tide level down to a depth of 10 m.. This type of seaweed is considered to be the anatomically most advanced.

One of the specialities of the kelps is their high concentration of extractable alginates, which give them their flexibility allowing them to withstand the pounding of the waves.

Ascopharm®

Ascophyllum nodosum is a brown seaweed belonging to the order Fucales. It grows on rocks at about the mid intertidal level in exposed areas, where it replaces Fucus that prefers calmer waters. The brownish-green thalli grow in tufts, each of them composed of strapshaped fronds of different ages all growing from a common holdfast base. These thick flattened straps can reach a length of 1 to 1.5 m and have nodes at intervals along their length with air bladders that serve as floats so that the plant can stand upright in the water. They are irregularly branched with short lateral branches. The age of the seaweed can be deduced from the number of nodes - they can often live for more than fifteen years.

Fucopharm®

Fucus vesiculosus is a brown alga belonging to the order Fucales. It grows on rocky shores where it is exposed at low tide. Its flattened thallus, a few tens of centimetres long, is dichotomously branched. Either side of the midrib it bears bladders filled with air - hence its name - that serve as floats so that that it stands vertically in the water. During the reproductive season, the thallus stops growing and conceptacles form at the tips, which then release the gametes.

Lithosol®

Lithothamnium calcareum is a red seaweed belonging to the family Corallinaceae. Its thallus is shaped like a miniature tree several centimetres long with branches of a few millimetres, so that it resembles a coral. In Brittany it grows on sandy seabeds at a depth of about thirty metres. It grows extremely slowly, giving it time to filter and absorb large quantities of nutrients from the sea, especially calcium and magnesium, which it is able to retain because of its great porousness. It can form reefs several centuries old.

Seaweeds extracts

We offer seaweed extracts which can concentrate specific elements and facilitate their use.

The main species are already available according to generic specifications in dry or liquid forms.

Ascophyllum Nodosum Dry Extract

The Ascophyllum Nodosum Dry Extract is a 100% natural product, used for different types of applications.

Its main interest is its high solubility in water which allows its incorporation in different liquid formulation.

Fucus Dry Extract

Fucus vesiculosus is a brown algae from the Fucales family. It grows on rocks which are uncovered at low tide. Its flattened thallus, which measures a few dozen centimetres, branches out at random. It has air bladders around its central nervous system, full of air - giving it its name - which enable it to float and maintain a hold in the water. During its reproduction period the thallus stops growing to conceptacles at its end which will release gametes.

Lamivert® (Laminaria digitata) Aqueous Extract

The Lamivert® (Laminaria digitata) Aqueous Extract is a 100% natural product, used for different types of applications.

Its main interest is its high solubility in water which allows its incorporation in different liquid formulation.

Hydro-mulching / Hydro-seeding

The Algosol® range has been elaborated for the hydromulching and hydroseeding professionals. These products have very efficient ground stabilizing capacities.

These organic colloids are particularly effective on civil engineering sites like motorway and railway construction by consolidating the sides.

Moreover, the products are widely used on environmental rehabilitation sites like the revegetation of eroded ski slopes or coastal areas...

Landscape architects and golf course designers are also faithful users of the Algosol® range.

Algosol® 60

Algosol® 60 was developed to act as a Humus Fixer and Stabiliser. It is a special algal complex consisting of a blend of seaweeds harvested from the Brittany coasts.

This product that is manufactured according to a specially adapted process, is very effective in many applications in agriculture, the environment and in civil engineering.

Regular users of l'Algosol® 60 include landscape gardeners, golf course and ski resort designers.

Algosol® 1000

L'Algosol® 1000 has been developed for the purpose of acting as a Soil Fixer and Stabiliser. It is an organic colloid manufactured from a combination of various seaweeds collected from the Brittany coasts.

This product, made according to a specially designed process, is effective on many construction sites, especially in civil engineering during the building of motorways, where it is particularly used to consolidate the verges, or on environment restoration projects to enable vegetation to establish on eroded sites such as ski pistes or areas with high visitor pressure.

Algosol® 1000 is also used by landscape gardeners and golf course designers.