Synergia Biotech produces a natural colourant from cyanobacteria using proprietary extraction technology. This funding supports building and implementing a food safety management system to achieve GFSI-benchmarked certification required for regulated food and beverage markets.
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Natural Blue Pigment Regulatory Certification
Developing a food safety management system to achieve HACCP and GMP certifications.
The Opportunity
Synthetic blue food dyes are facing global phase-outs, with the U.S. FDA targeting petroleum-based Blue No. 1 by 2026. Natural food colorants are projected to be a USD 3.37 billion market by 2031.
The Challenge
Conventional phycocyanin (natural blue) production is resource-intensive and expensive. To sell to multinational food companies, Synergia must achieve HACCP and GMP certifications for its new production facility.
With NPC’s support, we are building HACCP and GMP systems required for regulated food markets, laying the groundwork for a market-ready business that global customers can trust.
NPC’s Solution
NPC is supporting a consulting engagement to design and implement an audit-ready Food Safety and Quality Management System. This enables the immediate commercialization of Spirulina-derived pigment and builds the regulatory readiness required for major supply contracts. NPC is committed to the creation of natural products that are better for people, animals, and the planet. They propel early-stage Canadian innovators with the advice, connections, and capital needed to rapidly develop, validate, and scale transformative solutions.
NPC is committed to the creation of natural products that are better for people, animals and the planet. We propel early-stage Canadian innovators with the advice, connections and capital they need to develop and de-risk their solutions quickly and efficiently.
Synergia Biotech
Description:
Sector(s):
Food, Nutrition, FoodtechFunding Type:
Fast Track to FinancingProvince:
AlbertaFunding Amount:
$9,000
Year of Funding:
2026
Name:
Angela Kouris, Founder and CEO
