11/02/2021 (Agence Europe) – The European Commission announced in a press release on Thursday, 11 February, that it is currently preparing a “comprehensive cross-sectoral EU algae initiative” after having conducted a public consultation on this sector. In 2021, the European Commission will adopt a communication aiming to increase the sustainable production, consumption, and use of algae and algae-based products. On account of their small carbon and environmental footprint, algae production will contribute towards achieving the objectives of the European Green Deal—the transition to a green, circular, carbon-neutral EU—as well as post-Covid-19 recovery. Algae are a resource that can be used to produce food, feed, pharmaceuticals, bioplastics, fertilisers, and biofuels. More information at: http://bit.ly/3rIqsPT (LC)