-- Successful use of AlgaPrime DHA in shrimp feed progresses Thai Union's goal 
of bringing responsibly sourced, sustainably harvested shrimp to consumers 
globally

Thai Union Group ( 
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) PCL, the world's seafood leader, and Corbion ( 
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), the global market leader in algae-based ingredients for feed, announce today 
the expanded adoption of AlgaPrime DHA, an omega-3 rich algae feed ingredient, 
in Thai Union shrimp feed following a successful large scale trial in 2019.  
The expanded partnership marks a pivotal moment for both shrimp farmers and 
other seafood producers as it validates another success of using alternative, 
sustainable feed ingredients at scale.

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As one of the fastest growing species within the aquaculture industry, farmed 
shrimp currently account for 55% of global shrimp production ( 
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), presenting an unprecedented opportunity to drive sustainable growth.  The 
expanded adoption of AlgaPrime DHA by Thai Union Feedmill PCL reflects a 
priority to utilize ingredients that are traceable, reliable and sustainably 
produced.  As an additional source of omega-3s, AlgaPrime DHA is a native, 
whole algae ingredient that contains high levels of omega-3 DHA, approximately 
twice as high as the omega-3s found in commonly used fish oils.  AlgaPrime DHA 
is a clean ingredient, sustainably produced through fermentation with non-GM 
cane sugar as a feedstock. It also helps to reduce pressure on marine resources 
and provides supply security for a key nutrient for shrimp growth and 
development.

"At Thai Union, we value driving innovation for a sustainable seafood industry 
and as such, we look to source new and innovative products that operationalize 
our SeaChange sustainability goals," said Darian McBain, Global Director of 
Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Thai Union. "Our expanded work with 
Corbion progresses our goals on responsible sourcing by making efficient use of 
marine resources in aquaculture feed and complementing this with the use of 
alternative oils and proteins.  The work with Corbion is helping to provide 
feed solutions that support optimal nutrition, consistency and supply chain 
transparency for our network of shrimp farmers."

Thai Union's SeaChange(R) sustainability strategy drives meaningful 
improvements across the entire global seafood industry, especially when it 
comes to traceable and responsible sourcing.  Inclusion of AlgaPrime DHA in 
Thai Union's feed is one initiative that is progressing the company's goal of 
bringing responsibly sourced and sustainably harvested shrimp to market. 

"We are thrilled to expand adoption of AlgaPrime DHA in shrimp feed through our 
partnership with Thai Union," said Chris Haacke, Global Aquaculture Lead at 
Corbion. "AlgaPrime DHA is positioned to change the landscape of the 
fast-growing sustainable shrimp aquaculture industry by offering a proven 
solution to farmers and seafood producers."

Since 2016, Corbion has been producing AlgaPrime DHA at large industrial scale 
relevant to the needs of the aquaculture industry. 

About Corbion 
Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives, and a 
leading supplier of emulsifiers, functional enzyme blends, minerals, vitamins, 
and algae ingredients. We use our unique expertise in fermentation and other 
processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the preservation of food and 
food production, health, and our planet. For over 100 years, we have been 
uncompromising in our commitment to safety, quality, innovation and 
performance. Drawing on our deep application and product knowledge, we work 
side-by-side with customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for 
them. Our solutions help differentiate products in markets such as food, home & 
personal care, animal nutrition, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and 
bioplastics. In 2019, Corbion generated annual sales of EUR 976.4 million and 
had a workforce of 2,138 people. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For 
more information: www.corbion.com

About Thai Union Group 
Thai Union Group PCL is the world's seafood leader bringing high quality, 
healthy, tasty and innovative seafood products to customers across the world 
for more than 40 years.

Today, Thai Union is regarded as one of the world's leading seafood producers 
and is one of the largest producer of shelf-stable tuna products with annual 
sales exceeding THB 126.3 billion (US$ 4.1 billion) and a global workforce of 
over 44,000 people who are dedicated to pioneering sustainable, innovative 
seafood products.

The company's global brand portfolio includes market-leading international 
brands such as Chicken of the Sea, John West, Petit Navire, Parmentier, 
Mareblu, King Oscar, and Rügen Fisch and Thai-leading brands SEALECT, Fisho, 
Qfresh, Monori, Bellotta and Marvo.

As a company committed to innovation and globally responsible behavior, Thai 
Union is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, and a 
founding member of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF). 
In 2015, Thai Union introduced its SeaChange(R) sustainability strategy. Find 
out more at seachangesustainability.org. Thai Union's on-going work on 
sustainability issues was recognized in 2018 and 2019 by being ranked number 
one in the world in the Food 

Products Industry in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, achieving a 100th 
percentile ranking for total sustainability score. Thai Union has now been 
named to the DJSI for six consecutive years. Thai Union was also named to the 
FTSE4Good Emerging Index for the fourth straight year in 2019.

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SOURCE: Corbion