StimBlue+ obtains CE mark in the European Union

Kelp blue announces the achievement of CE certification for their cultivated macrocystis biostimulant StimBlue+. This confirms its compliance with the European Union’s rigorous safety, quality, and environmental standards. This CE mark allows StimBlue+ to be distributed freely across the EU and EEA, expanding market access and simplifying logistics. The certification builds trust and credibility, as it assures farmers and distributors that our biostimulant meets the EU's highest regulatory requirements. By supporting sustainable agriculture and reducing reliance on traditional fertilizers, our biostimulant aligns closely with the EU’s sustainability goals. This certification strengthens our market position, providing a clear competitive edge and a pathway to further growth within Europe.

• The recognition of StimBlue+'s properties for enhancing abiotic stress tolerance and drought resistance applies to all crops.
• The CE Mark enables Kelp Blue to market StimBlue+ further in all 27 countries of the European Union.
• StimBlue+ has shown promising results in other internal trials, suggesting that its biostimulant properties could be extended to enhance plant resistance to other stress factors such as heat, salinity, drought, and seasonal changes.

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[Amsterdam, 12 November 2024] - StimBlue+, now officially registered in the EU as a PFC-6 Plant (non-microbial) Biostimulant, offering farmers the potential to increase their ROI by reducing fertilizer costs by up to 30% and significantly boosting crop yield. This CE mark certification was achieved thanks to extensive successful field trials conducted in collaboration with independent research organizations, along with the expertise of Kelp Blue’s agronomy team. Beyond its recognition by the EU FPR as a plant biostimulant, StimBlue+ has also demonstrated promising results in internal trials, enhancing plant resilience to stressors like heat, salinity, drought, and seasonal changes.

About StimBlue+

StimBlue+ is an innovative, natural biostimulant made from 100% cultivated Macrocystis pyrifera, commonly known as Giant Kelp. Unlike other biostimulants that rely on wild-harvested seaweeds or more common varieties like Ascophyllum nodosum and Bryothamnion triquetrum, StimBlue+ is crafted from this unique species, known for its high alginate viscosity. This difference enhances the product's effectiveness and sets it apart within the industry. Driven by a commitment to research and innovation, Kelp Blue continuously tests StimBlue+ alongside control and competitor biostimulants, consistently achieving impressive results. Recent independent trials by respected research organizations have further validated StimBlue+’s impact. Here are the latest findings:

• Wine grapes: 55% increase in yield, in the second consecutive year of trials, compared to competitor Ascophyllum nodosum-biostimulant, with vines showing a 9% increase in Nitrogen levels

• Strawberry: +22% increase in yield and quality per hectare (+$2,950/hectare), compared to competitor Ascophyllum nodosum-biostimulant

• Barley: 30% increase in grain yield (+$225/hectare), compared to competitor Ecklonia maxima-biostimulant

• Corn: +34% increase compared to competitors (+$260/hectare), +5% increase in thousand kernel weight compared to competitors

StimBlue+ empowers farmers to build stronger, more resilient crops without replying on harmful, expensive chemicals, safeguarding our food systems and the planet's future.

Demand for StimBlue+ has increased across Europe, and as a result, availability is becoming limited in certain regions. Distributors interested in offering StimBlue+ are encouraged to reach out promptly Valentin Pitiot, head of Agri Business (contact details below), to explore remaining opportunities in their respective countries.

For more information, please visit: https://www.kelp.blue/stimblue

About Kelp Blue

Kelp Blue plants kelp forests on large-scale, off-shore structures around the globe to boost the health and biodiversity of the oceans while locking away Co2 and producing products to offer sustainable alternatives to help transition agriculture to more sustainable practices.

Visit their website for more information: https://www.kelp.blue

Contact information

For StimBlue+ Sales requests, please contact:

Valentin Pitiot
Head of Agri Business
valentin.pitiot@kelp.blue

For Media & Press requests, please contact:

Anouk Bosman
Head of Marketing
anouk.bosman@kelp.blue