Brevel and The Wave Group to build microalgae plant in India

· Agriculture & Food · India · Israel

Israeli microalgae ingredient company Brevel is teaming up with The Wave Group to scale its "illuminated fermentation" technology in India. Construction on a 300,000-liter site will begin later this year, with full-scale production set to start in 2028. Brevel's process uses light to ferment microalgae, producing protein ingredients for food makers. The partnership adds capacity for alternative proteins in a market where demand for plant-based and fermentation-derived ingredients is growing. The timeline means commercial volumes are still years away, but the project extends Brevel's manufacturing footprint beyond its home base.

Why it matters：Fermentation-derived proteins are moving from pilot plants to commercial scale, and capacity deals in large markets such as India will shape who can supply food makers as alternative-protein demand grows.

Key points

  • The site will have 300,000 liters of capacity.
  • Construction starts later this year; full production is set for 2028.
  • Brevel's process uses light-based fermentation to make microalgae protein.

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