Fitoplancton Marino

What Fitoplancton Marino does

Fitoplancton Marino S.L. is a Spanish marine biotechnology company founded in 2002 in El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz, that cultivates marine microalgae using proprietary closed outdoor bioreactor systems developed in-house by its engineering and R&D departments. The company operates across five product divisions — Functional Ingredients (TetraSOD®), Human Nutrition (Plancton Marino Veta la Palma®), Dermocosmetics (Dermalgae® and Rejuvasea®), Aquaculture (easy algae®), and Aquariology (easyreefs®) — and is the first and only company in the world to hold both European Novel Food authorization and US GRAS status for marine microalgae for human consumption. Its 10 patents and 17 peer-reviewed studies underpin TetraSOD®, a patented bioactive complex with high Superoxide Dismutase content used in oxidative-stress nutraceuticals, and a proprietary RT-qPCR molecular biology platform enables metabolic monitoring and quality control.

The company's revenue model combines B2B sales of functional ingredients to nutraceutical, food, cosmetic, and aquaculture manufacturers with direct-to-consumer sales of finished products (Plancton Marino for gastronomy, Rejuvasea® cosmetics via majority-owned GMPC LLC in US/Canada). Geographic reach is enabled through exclusive distribution partnerships — Lonza distributes TetraSOD® under the Oceanix™ brand in the US and Canada for healthy aging and sports nutrition, and SUANNUTRA USA holds North American distribution rights. The company employs 11-50 staff, including a 12-person R&D team with 3 PhDs, and has historically allocated approximately 45% of business volume to research, totaling €5M over seven years pre-2014. Fitoplancton Marino has been part of Grupo Hisparroz, linked to multinational EBRO Foods, since 2011, and operates its production facilities near Doñana Natural Park with annual microalgae output of approximately 1,500 kg.

Name

Fitoplancton Marino

Legal name

Fitoplancton Marino S.L.

Website

https://fitoplanctonmarino.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Spanish marine biotech founded in 2002 that cultivates marine microalgae via proprietary closed bioreactors, producing patented TetraSOD® nutraceutical ingredients and consumer brands serving nutraceutical, cosmetic, aquaculture, aquariology, and human nutrition markets worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Biotechnology / Microalgae-based Ingredients

NAICS

Aquaculture (1125)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Seaweed & Algae Aquaculture (incl. microalgae) (AFAEAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Algae & Seaweed Proteins (Microalgae/Spirulina, Macroalgae) (AFAJAHAF), Hatchery & Larval Feed (Microdiets, Live Feed Enrichment) (AFADADAE), Live Feed & Hatchery Inputs Production (Artemia, Rotifers, Copepods, Microalgae Cultures) (AFAEAKAJ), Aquaculture Feed & Nutrition (farm-level feed programs) (AFAEAAAL)

Keywords

• Marine microalgae cultivation
• Functional food ingredients
• Aquaculture feed products
• Cosmetic bioactive extracts
• Marine nutraceutical supplements

Headquarters

HQ city

El Puerto De Santa María

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Functional Ingredients (TetraSOD®): Sale of TetraSOD®, a patented bioactive marine complex ingredient, to food, supplement, and nutraceutical manufacturers. The ingredient is backed by 17 peer-reviewed studies and 10 patents, with clinical evidence supporting benefits in metabolic health, physical performance, and cellular health. Distributed globally through Fitoplancton Marino and via partners like Lonza (Oceanix™ brand in US/Canada) and SUANNUTRA USA.
2. Human Nutrition Products (Plancton Marino): B2C and B2B sales of Plancton Marino Veta la Palma®, a freeze-dried marine microalgae product marketed as an authentic sea flavor enhancer for gastronomy. Sold to restaurants, gastrobars, and directly to consumers through planctonmarino.com. The only Novel Food authorized marine microalgae product for human consumption in Europe.
3. Cosmetic Ingredients and Rejuvasea®: Sale of purified extracts and fractions for use in cosmetic products by major international brands, plus direct sales of Rejuvasea® branded cosmetic products in US and Canada through majority-owned subsidiary GMPC LLC.
4. Aquaculture Products (easy algae®): Sale of microalgae products (freeze-dried, pastes, concentrates), microalgae strains, starter cultures, and culture media to aquaculture operations for fish, crustacean, and mollusk larval feeding and enrichment.
5. Aquariology Products (easyreefs®): Sale of microalgae and zooplankton products for marine aquariums under the easyreefs® brand. Products include gels, freeze-dried formats, Easydose, and Masstick, distributed throughout Europe and internationally.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fitoplancton Marino cultivates marine microalgae using proprietary closed outdoor bioreactor technology and produces a portfolio of microalgae-based ingredients and finished products. Its core offerings include the patented TetraSOD® bioactive complex (high-SOD ingredient for nutraceuticals), Plancton Marino Veta la Palma® lyophilized marine plankton for gastronomy, Dermalgae® and Rejuvasea® dermocosmetic extracts, easy algae® aquaculture feeds, and easyreefs® aquariology products.

Product overview

Fitoplancton Marino is a marine biotech company offering a portfolio of marine microalgae-based products across five business divisions: Functional Ingredients (TetraSOD®), Human Nutrition (Plancton Marino Veta la Palma®), Dermocosmetics (Dermalgae® and Rejuvasea®), Aquaculture (easy algae®), and Aquariology (easyreefs®). The core technology revolves around sustainable cultivation of marine microalgae in closed outdoor bioreactors, with proprietary processes for extracting bioactive compounds. Products range from bulk ingredients (TetraSOD®) and food products (Plancton Marino) to finished consumer products (cosmetics, aquaculture feeds) and are distributed globally through partnerships including Lonza (Oceanix™ brand in North America) and SUANNUTRA USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dermalgae®: Therapeutic bioactive natural therapy with Marine Plankton extract for sensitive and intolerant skin conditions.
• Rejuvasea®
• Rejuvasea®

Products and services

• TetraSOD® Patented bioactive marine complex derived from microalgae with high Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) activity. The most concentrated natural SOD source on the market, designed for oxidative stress prevention in functional foods, nutraceuticals, and sports nutrition. Effective at a 25 mg daily dose. Backed by 17 peer-reviewed studies and 10 patents. Distributed globally by Lonza under the Oceanix™ brand in the US/Canada and by SUANNUTRA USA in North America.
• Plancton Marino Veta la Palma® Lyophilized (freeze-dried) marine plankton for human consumption, marketed as an authentic sea flavor enhancer for gourmet cuisine. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. Allergen-free, vegan, and 100% natural. Sold to high-end restaurants, gastrobars, and consumers through planctonmarino.com. The only Novel Food-authorized marine microalgae product for human consumption in Europe.
• Dermalgae® Bioactive natural therapy skincare product containing marine plankton extract, developed for therapeutic dermocosmetics targeting sensitive and problematic skin. Achieves over seven different cellular regulations from a single compound. Purified extracts and fractions supplied to important international cosmetic brands worldwide.
• Rejuvasea® Anti-aging cosmetic brand commercialized in the United States and Canada, with all products containing active compounds extracted from Fitoplancton Marino's marine microalgae. Manufactured and sold through majority-owned subsidiary GMPC LLC via rejuvasea.com.
• easy algae® Aquaculture product line including freeze-dried microalgae, pastes, concentrates, microalgae strains, starter cultures, and culture media for fish, crustacean, and mollusk larval feeding and green water technique. Delivers high densities and excellent survival rates in rotifer cultures. Includes Nannochloropsis gaditana (72% of production) and other aquaculture-relevant strains.
• easyreefs® Aquariology product line offering natural marine algae and zooplankton formulations in gellan gum, rehydratable freeze-dried, Easydose, and Masstick formats for marine aquariums, coral, omnivorous fish, and invertebrate nutrition. Distributed throughout Europe (Netherlands, Germany, UK, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway) and internationally.

Quantifiable outcome

• Effective at just 25mg daily dose
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SUANNUTRA USAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 May 2026SUANNUTRA USA signed a distribution agreement with Fitoplancton Marino to commercialize TetraSOD®, a patented bioactive marine complex derived from microalgae, in the North American market. TetraSOD® is backed by 17 peer-reviewed studies and 10 patents.
• LonzacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 March 2019Lonza launched Oceanix™ brand in the US and Canada in March 2019, featuring TetraSOD® microalgae ingredient for healthy aging and sports nutrition. Lonza is an integrated solutions provider serving healthcare and nutrition markets.
• Grupo HisparrozcoreOthersFitoplancton Marino joined Grupo Hisparroz in 2011, which is linked to the multinational EBRO Foods. The integration generated synergies in human nutrition and aquaculture sectors.
• MIRACLES Project ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU Framework Programme 7 KBBE project (number 613588) with 26 partners from 6 EU countries plus Norway and Chile. Focused on developing integrated biorefinery technologies for microalgae products.
• AlgaeCom Project ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU Framework Programme 7 Industry-Academia Partnerships project (number 286354). Partners include Agricultural University of Athens (Greece), CNRS (France), and Apivita SA (Greece). Aims to exploit microalgae biodiversity for cosmeceutical bioactive ingredients.
• Wageningen UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in MIRACLES project, contributing BioProcess Engineering and Biomass Refinery and Process Dynamics expertise.
• CSIC (Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in MIRACLES project representing Spanish scientific research institutions.
• Pesquerías Isla Mayor SA (PIMSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Grupo Hisparroz, provides Marine Fish Breeding Centre located at Finca Veta La Palma as support for aquaculture operations and microalgae applications.
• Algae4A-B Project ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU Horizon 2020 RISE project (number 691102) focused on exploiting microalgae diversity for aquaculture and cosmetics applications. Partners include CNRS-Cermav (France), IFAPA (Spain), CCMAR (Portugal), and Life Sequencing (Spain).
• GMPC LLCcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFitoplancton Marino became majority shareholder in GMPC LLC, which manufactures and commercializes Rejuvasea® cosmetic brand in the US and Canada. All products contain active compounds extracted from Fitoplancton Marino's microalgae.
• DEGRANOS Project Partners (Dosbio, Productos Majuelo, Bialimentación de Andalucía, Grupo Siro, La Aurora)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDTI Innterconecta project for technological development in valorizing byproducts from cereal and pulse industrialization. Fitoplancton Marino participates as one of six consortium partners.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FitoplanctonM

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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