Cyanotech Lauded by State of Hawaii for 25 Years of Leadership.-- Enterprise Has Produced Microalgae Consistently and Reliably at Kona, Hawaii Since 1985 -- KAILUA KONA, Hawaii -- Cyanotech Corporation (Nasdaq Capital Market Originally called the NASDAQ Small Cap Market, NASDAQ announced a name change to the NASDAQ Capital Market on September 27, 2005. [1] The NASDAQ Capital Market exists for securities of smaller, less-capitalized companies (small caps) that do not qualify for : CYAN), a world leader in microalgae-based, high-value nutrition and health products, has been commended by the state of Hawaii for its long leadership as a microalgae producer in Kona, Hawaii. Signed by Governor Linda Lingle and Lieutenant Governor James R. "Duke" Aiona, Jr., the citation reads in part: [TABLE OMITTED] "We are honored to accept this recognition of Cyanotech's importance to the Hawaiian economy and community," said Andrew H. Jacobson, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "We benefit significantly by having our facility in the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii at Kona, which was chosen scientifically as the prime location in the world for reliably and successfully growing microalgae products. This helps Cyanotech's products to be among the finest in the world for quality and purity." Cyanotech was founded in 1983 by Dr. Gerald Cysewski, the company's Chief Scientific Officer, who optimized the commercialization of microalgae. The company's production system in Kona, Hawaii began operating in April 1985 and has been in continuous operation since that time. About Cyanotech -- Cyanotech Corporation, a world leader in microalgae technology, produces BioAstin[R] Natural Astaxanthin and Hawaiian Spirulina spirulina Any cyanobacteria in the genus Spirulina. A traditional food source in parts of Africa and Mexico, spirulina is an exceptionally rich source of vitamins, minerals, and protein, and one of the few nonanimal sources of vitamin B12. Pacifica[R]--all natural, functional nutrients that leverage our experience and reputation for quality, building nutritional brands which promote health and well-being. Cyanotech's Spirulina products offer complete nutrition, and augment energy and immune response. They are FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. reviewed and accepted as Generally Recognized as Safe Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) is a United States of America Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designation that a chemical or substance added to food is considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food (GRAS GRAS - A public domain graph-oriented database system for software engineering applications from RWTH Aachen. ) for use in food products. BioAstin's superior antioxidant activity and ability to support and maintain a natural anti-inflammatory response enhance skin, muscle and joint health. All Cyanotech products are produced from microalgae grown at its 90-acre facility in Kona, Hawaii using patented and proprietary technology. Cyanotech distributes to nutritional supplement, nutraceutical and cosmeceutical cos·me·ceu·ti·cal n. A cosmetic that has or is purported to have medicinal properties. manufacturers and marketers in more than 40 countries worldwide. Cyanotech was the first microalgae company in the world to obtain quality management standards ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001:2000 certification and is GMP-certified by the Natural Products Association(TM). Visit www.cyanotech.com for more information. |
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