Algae are a key part of our daily lives as they are the raw material of many foodstuffs that we consume every day. They are also characterized for being rich in proteins, trace elements and vitamins, all components that have been incorporated to different products with industrial, agricultural and pharmaceutical uses throughout the world.

Chile concentrates its production on algae with high potential to be used as food additives and in other industries, like the textile and pharmaceutical industries. Among the principal species produced are red algae (Rhodophytas), from which agar agar and carrageenates are extracted; brown algae (Phaeophytas), from which alginates are obtained; and to a lesser extent, green algae (Clorophytas), from which pigments like carotene and xantophile are extracted.


However, just as Eduardo Bustos, the executive secretary of the Committee of Marine Algae Producers and Processors, explained, this industry has currently been affected by an increase in the costs of its input matrix, especially product transportation and a strong depreciation of the US dollar over the past few months. Notwithstanding, a longer-term view raises hope for this sector, especially, with regard to the each company’s projects.

Proyecciones acuícolas: Inversiones y nuevos negocios Nº 121

Tendencias
Salmonicultura en Chile:
Más actores, nuevos escenarios
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Tendencias
Mitilicultura al 2010
Los desafíos de un sector con proyección
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Tendencias
Mitilicultura al 2010
Los desafíos de un sector con proyección
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Tendencias
Cultivo de abalón
Derribando obstáculos
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Actualidad
Producción de algas:
A paso lento, pero seguro
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Entrevista
César Barros, presidente de SalmonChile
“Lo único que puede pasar con la demanda por salmón es que se incremente”
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Entrevista
Luis Klaassen, presidente de la AmiChile
“La incorporación de grandes empresas ha sido un aporte para la industria”
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Entrevista
Cristóbal Borda, presidente de la Aproa
“Vemos con preocupación el futuro de la industria”
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Entrevista
Ivonne Etchepare, gerente general de la Apooch A.G.
Enfrentando la competencia peruana
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Entrevista
Eduardo Bustos, secretario ejecutivo de la Copram
“Nuestro mayor problema es la baja del dólar”
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Actualidad
Eduardo Elberg, presidente del directorio de Algeciras S.A.
Del retail a los salmones
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Actualidad
Conversando soluciones
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Summary
Salmon farming in Chile:
More players, new settings
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Summary
Mussel Farming as of 2010
The challenges of an industry with great potential
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Summary
Abalone farming
Knocking down obstacles
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Summary
Algae production:
Slow but steady
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Summary
César Barros, president of SalmonChile
“The only thing that can happen with salmon demand is to continue growing”
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Summary
Luis Klaassen, president of AmiChile
“The incorporation of big companies has been a significant contribution to the industry”
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Summary
Cristóbal Borda, president of Aproa
“We are seriously concerned about the industry’s future”
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Summary
Ivonne Etchepare, general manager of Apooch A.G.
Facing Peruvian competition
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Summary
Eduardo Bustos, executive secretary of Copram
“Our most serious problem is the drop in the price of the dollar”
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Summary
Eduardo Elberg, chairman of the board of directors of Algeciras S.A.
From retail to salmons
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