48 years ago, Afrikelp positioned itself as a leader in the manufacturing of liquid seaweed extract. Our liquid seaweed, extracted from the unique South African giant kelp, Ecklonia maxima, holds various beneficial properties that are advantageous for crop production. This extract enhance yield and improve the quality of crops while also shortening the period between planting and harvesting. Together with our extensive quality control process, we make sure that every batch meets exceptional standards to ensure that we continue bringing the best the ocean has to offer to your farm.
48 years ago, Afrikelp positioned itself as a leader in the manufacturing of liquid seaweed extract. Our liquid seaweed, extracted from the unique South African giant kelp, Ecklonia maxima, holds various beneficial properties that are advantageous for crop production. This extract enhance yield and improve the quality of crops while also shortening the period between planting and harvesting. Together with our extensive quality control process, we make sure that every batch meets exceptional standards to ensure that we continue bringing the best the ocean has to offer to your farm.
History of Afrikelp
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19711971
Founding company registered by Klaus Rotmann.
19761976
1st South African seaweed rights received.
19771977
1st South African agar factory established (Butterworth).
19781978
Received further seaweed rights on the East Coast.
19791979
Received further seaweed rights on the West Coast.
19801980
1st Namibia seaweed rights received (Lüderitzbucht) /1st South African seaweed rights on the South Coast.
19841984
Started 1st Namibian oyster farm in Lüderitzbucht.
19861986
Started 1st Namibian agar factory in Lüderitzbucht.
19901990
Sold the agar factory in Lüderitzbucht.
19951995
Started mariculture.
20012001
New factory & premises in Gansbaai (RSA).
20022002
Started with Afrikelp.
20062006
Long term seaweed rights extended in South Africa.
20122012
New factory and premises in Cape Town.
20152015
Started with Afrikelp USA (AKUSA).
20162016
Ascendis Health aquires the Afrikelp group of companies.
20172017
Long term seaweed rights extended until 2032.
20182018
Receives Eco-certification and ISO certification.
20192019
Afrikelp partners with RMB Ventures & Nedbank Private Equity.
20192019
Improves testing capabilities by upgrading lab and growing rooms.
20202020
Afrikelp upgrades Gansbaai facility and improves continuous quality control in-house.
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