AstaReal (Fuji Chemical Industries)
Moses Lake, Washington
Profile updated: April 2, 2026
AstaReal, Inc. is the world's first commercial producer of natural astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae, and a subsidiary of Fuji Chemical Industries Co., Ltd. in Toyama, Japan. AstaReal was established in 1988 in Sweden and succeeded in large-scale industrial astaxanthin production in 1994. The company operates algae cultivation facilities in Moses Lake, Washington (opened 2014, $30 million investment) and Gustavsberg, Sweden, with sales offices in the US, Japan, India, Australia, EU, and Singapore. The Moses Lake facility uses a closed indoor manufacturing process powered by 100% renewable hydroelectric energy. AstaReal is the only natural astaxanthin brand supported by 80+ published human clinical studies.
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What this means →Min. OrderMOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)The smallest production run a manufacturer will accept for an order.
Not publicly disclosed
Lead TimeLead TimeThe time from order placement to finished product delivery.
Not publicly disclosed
Product Types
Natural Astaxanthin (from Haematococcus pluvialis), Astaxanthin Oil, Astaxanthin Powder, Astaxanthin Beadlets
Capabilities
Microalgae Cultivation (Closed Indoor System), Natural Astaxanthin Extraction & Purification, US Manufacturing (Moses Lake, WA), Sweden Manufacturing (Gustavsberg), Clinical Research Programs (80+ Human Studies), 100% Renewable Energy Production
Certifications
0 of 1 certification independently confirmed. What this means
Key Regulatory Concepts
Dietary supplement manufacturers must comply with 21 CFR Part 111 (Current Good Manufacturing Practice for dietary supplements). This includes requirements for personnel, facilities, equipment, production, laboratory operations, and record-keeping.
Review Notes
Subsidiary of Fuji Chemical Industries (Toyama, Japan). World's first commercial natural astaxanthin producer (1994). US manufacturing in Moses Lake, WA ($30M facility opened 2014, Washington Governor attended opening). 80+ human clinical studies. NASC listing confirms animal supplement channel. Area Development and Columbia Basin Herald covered facility opening. AstaReal global website lists 6 office locations. Closed indoor algae cultivation with 100% renewable hydroelectric power documented on corporate site.
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Disclosures
- No material connection exists between Inventory Ready and this company
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