In today’s fast evolving world, there is an abundance of food options available; however, malnutrition is still a major concern yet to be eradicated from major countries. Despite the abundance of healthful foods, people are still advised to depend upon added synthetic nutrients and other supplements which often lead to disturbed appetite or digestion. However, the setbacks caused by malnutrition go beyond individual health. Though, malnutrition can be easily treated with supportive nutrition balance and drug regimen, it is the need of the hour to have whole some supplements which do not seem foreign to our system and which the body considers as its own. Recognized as ‘Super food’, Spirulina is one such supplement which promises the world a healthy food habit and eradication of malnutrition. Identifying the opportune market and the potentials of Spirulina cultivation, Aakas, CEO, Founder and Director of ProlgaeSpirulina Supplies ventured into the Agriculture space with an aim to contribute towards elimination of malnutrition from the world.

In today’s fast evolving world, there is an abundance of food options available; however, malnutrition is still a major concern yet to be

eradicated from major countries. Despite the abundance of healthful foods, people are still advised to depend upon added synthetic nutrients and other supplements which often lead to disturbed appetite or digestion. However, the setbacks caused by malnutrition go beyond individual health. Though, malnutrition can be easily treated with supportive nutrition balance and drug regimen, it is the need of the hour to have whole some supplements which do not seem foreign to our system and which the body considers as its own. Recognized as ‘Super food’, Spirulina is one such supplement which promises the world a healthy food habit and eradication of malnutrition. Identifying the opportune market and the potentials of Spirulina cultivation, Aakas, CEO, Founder and Director of Prolgae Spirulina Supplies ventured into the Agriculture space with an aim to contribute towards elimination of malnutrition from the world.

Prerna Ajmani, Marketing Officer

Based out of Karur district, Tamil Nadu, Prolgae is the outcome of aeronautical engineer turned entrepreneur Aakas’ business dreams. Recounting the inception story of the firm, Aakas shares, “First of all, I want to extend my gratitude towards my parents who encouraged, supported and worked with me in my farm. It was early

2016, when we got in touch with our foreign investors from Finland who was equally interested in the domain. After a number of brainstorming sessions, fruitful discussions and negotiations with the Finnish/Indian lawyers, today we have reached a point where we are not just happily established but are also celebrating our collaboration as Prolgae – which is our own abbreviation from ‘Protein and Algae.” At present, Prolgae Spirulina Supplies is expanding across Europe and other parts of the world and exploring more markets ata quicker pace.

With a strong team comprising professionals like Mrs. Mrinalini, lawyer; Mrs.Deepa, R&D Head; Mr. Cibiraaj B, Operating Officer; Ms. Prerna Ajmani, Marketing Officer and Mr. Shiva, Consultant, Prolgae Supplies has successfully bagged recognitions like Joining National Algae Association, USA and Europe Algae Biomass Association. Speaking about the future plans of the company Aakas says, “Having received highly positive response from our customers, Prolgae Supplies plans to increase the production six -folds more in next three years and introduce some value added algae foods into the market”

Prerna says “We have a big project in mind. It’s going to be my next startup and we are already looking for a good team and investor to join this innovative project. Through this project, we are aiming at giving healthy food and beverage to create healthy future for our future generations and to reduce malnutrition death rates around world.”