Eden Mill partners with bio-tech firm MiAlgae
Scottish distillery Eden Mill has announced a long-term partnership with MiAlgae, a Scottish biotech company. The partnership will see the two companies repurpose by-product whisky effluent to grow microalgae.
Microalgae is a sustainable source of Omega-3s, which is typically sourced from wild-caught fish. The whisky by-products will be used by MiAlgae to nurture microalgae. It is hoped that removing fish from the Omega-3s sourcing cycle will reduce unsustainable overfisihing.
Rennie Donaldson, CEO at Eden Mill, said: “We are delighted to announce our long-term partnership with MiAlgae, making use of their advanced bio-technology to create sustainable Omega-3 from our distillery’s effluent waste. Sustainability is a hugely important part of our distillery plans, and for our business as a whole, so the team are excited to see a by-product given an environmentally friendly second-use.”
Douglas Martin, founder and managing director at MiAlgae, added: “By partnering with Eden Mill, we will use nutrients from their distillery by-products to grow our eco-friendly Omega-3-rich microalgae. We’ll also upcycle the effluent to clean water. Their shared commitment to sustainability aligns perfectly with our mission to advance biotechnology for good.”
An effluent storage tank has been installed in Eden Mill’s distillery, to collect by-product for repurposing. Eden Mill has been developing its brand home at its site near St Andrews, and is due to recommence distillation in early 2025.
21 October 2024 - Lucy Schofield