Spirulina is celebrated as a premier superfood for its rich nutrient profile, and global demand for the ingredient and finished dietary supplements is growing around the globe—estimated to reach US$1.3 billion by 2032. However, this surge in demand has exposed dangerous cracks in the regulatory oversight and safety of ingredients coming from offshore sources, particularly related to heavy metal accumulation. Cyanotech, producer of Hawaiian Spirulina, therefore conducted an ambitious testing initiative to safeguard consumer health and defend the integrity of authentic spirulina. Hosted by Heather Granato, Nutrachievement, this expert panel will review the current state of the spirulina and greens powder market; share the results of Cyanotech’s internal tests and third-party tests; and discuss the importance of supply chain transparency and traceability.

Speakers: Collette Kakuk, chief strategic and commercial officer, Cyanotech; Jen Johansen, VP of quality & regulatory affairs; Petra Erlandson, VP of sales, Alkemist Labs

Moderator: Heather Granato, president, Nutrachievement Inc.

This content is sponsored by Cyanotech Corporation.