•   Abstract

Euglena is a microalga that possesses both animal and plant characteristics. It contains almost all the necessary nutrients required by the human body and is expected to find applications as an ingredient in functional foods and cosmetics. Furthermore, research is being encouraged in the application of Euglena for carbon dioxide fixation in photosynthesis and as a raw material for bio jet fuel. In 2005, Euglena Co., Ltd. succeeded in the world’s first outdoor mass cultivation of Euglena. Cooperating with universities and companies in Japan, Euglena Co., Ltd. is aiming at solving food and environmental problems at a global level using Euglena.

At the 83rd GRIPS Forum on October 7, 2013, Mr. Mitsuru Izumo, President, euglena Co., Ltd. gave a lecture titled “Euglena will save the Earth!” He is an active trailblazer in business, and his company succeeded in the world’s first outdoor mass cultivation of Euglena in 2005. In this forum, he explained that Euglena has infinite possibilities and the key to success. There is interest growing in Euglena, and many people participated in his lecture.