Cyanotech Announces 33% Expansion of Astaxanthin Production Capacity

Responding to increased market demand for its natural Astaxanthin, Cyanotech Corporation

has announced a 33% expansion of Astaxanthin capacity at its production facility at Kona, Hawaii. “With our Astaxanthin sales almost doubling since January, we have ramped up production and are realizing record yields month after month. In addition, we are adding 33% more Astaxanthin capacity, which should be fully on line in six months,” said Brent Bailey, President and CEO of Cyanotech. “We want to be sure we have capacity to fill the needs of all our customers in a timely manner, and be sure that all the consumers who want to try this exceptional nutrient can get it.” Demand for Astaxanthin has increased steadily in the supplement industry this year since Dr. Joseph Mercola went on the Dr. Oz show, proclaiming it “The #1 Supplement you've never heard of that you should be taking.” This segment has aired three times and Dr. Mercola has followed up with several e-newsletters and YouTube segments extolling the benefits of Astaxanthin.