Company
ABOUT NECTON
Born from creative entrepreneurship and a passion for the sea, growing into two complementary areas of business: Microalgae and Traditional Sea Salt.
Necton was founded in 1997 as Companhia Portuguesa de Culturas Marinhas S.A., Necton started from a microalgae production project developed at the Superior School of Biotechnology of the Catholic University of Portugal. Over the years, we have expanded our expertise in marine biotechnology, developing technologies for the industrial-scale production of microalgae, while also venturing into the production and sale of traditional sea salt.
Today, Necton operates through two autonomous business units: the Microalgae Business Unit and the Traditional Sea Salt Business Unit, each dedicated to excellence and innovation in its field.
Our mission is to bring to market innovative products and services grounded in scientific and technological marine knowledge. We are committed to the integrated and sustainable development of salt marshes, harnessing the potential of microalgae, traditional sea salt, and other natural resources from these environments.
Our vision is to be a European reference in our industries while serving as a regional hub for sustainable economic development, consistently delivering products and services of the highest quality that meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.
Guided by our values of ethics, integrity, and professionalism, we cultivate strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, employees, and the wider community, promoting social initiatives and environmental protection whenever possible. By combining scientific innovation with a commitment to sustainability and quality, we create unique and outstanding products, designed to adapt to the most demanding standards.
Necton’s corporate policy, here.
OUR Marks over the years
1990
Pilot Project
University Spin-off
1993
Start of microalgae production
1995
Optimization of industrial processes
1997
Necton Constitution
Algae Production in Flat Panel Bioreactors
1998
Traditional Sea Salt Production
1999
Algae Production in Tubular Reactors -PBR's
2001
Slow Food Award for defending biodiversity
2003
Best Company Award - Agriculture and Fisheries Award
2004
Craft production certification - Nature & Progrès
2005
Craft production certification - Certiplanet
Kosher Certification
2006
First version of HACCP
2006
BES Innovation Award - Renewable Energy Category
2007
Creation of the Research and Innovation Unit
COTEC Member - Innovative Companies Network
2008
Eco Salt Project
2009
Craft production certification - Sativa
2011
New factory
2013
ISO 9001 and 22000 certification for food quality
Installation of new production equipment
2016
BRC Certification - Food Defense
Automation of the salt cleaning process
2016
Installation of New Microalgae Production Unit. 80 Cubic Meters of Culture
2017
Expansion of the saline area
2017
Microalgae Freeze Drying Capacity
2019
Acquisition of Salina dos Caliços
Colab Founding Partner
2020
Introduction of Solar Energy Production
2021
Sustainability Certification - Ecovadis
2023
Organic Production Certification
2023
Acquisition of Allmicroalgae Company
Número de colaboradores
necton IN THE WORLD
Our Salt and our Microalgae have already conquered the world!
Canadá
Brasil
Portugal
Alemanha
Aústria
Bahrein
Bélgica
Espanha
Filândia
França
Holanda
Hong Kong
Inglaterra
Itália
Japão
Japão
Lituânia
Malásia
Republica Checa
Rússia
Suécia
Suíça
Ucrânia
E.U.A.
Sea salt business unit
For thousands of years, mankind has been gathering salt from the sea or finding it on land. For most of our existence, salt was a scarce, rare, and difficult product to transport. Salt was literally a hidden treasure in the sea!
The resulting salt was unique in its mineral and crystalline appearance.
It was a complete, natural food, closely associated with a place and a way of life.
So, once again, Necton applies a natural, environmentally friendly and socio-economically invigorating way and concept to its production. We bring food to your kitchen as nature gives it to us.Under the maxim “not all salt is the same”, Necton presents itself today as a unique company in the market.
The production of traditional sea salt and Flor de Sal follows a unique methodology that combines tradition with modern management processes, innovation and quality to obtain excellent products. Thus, the salt harvest is carried out in a traditional and ancient way. In this way, the salt reaches all consumers, natural, healthy and as nature gives it to us.
In this way, the efforts of Necton SA are rewarded by several awards that distinguish the company in terms of excellence of its product at national and international level.
Microalgae business unit
The Phytobloom brand represents both literally and figuratively an explosion of phytoplankton.
The Phytobloom’s product line consists of a range of microalgae concentrates (phytoplankton) marketed to aquaculture hatcheries for marine and shellfish, aquariums and research centers.
We have a corporate vision focused on excellence and we will spare no effort to achieve this goal and positioning. We want to be a European reference in our areas of activity and, at the same time, a regional center for economic development. We strive to offer the best products and services in all the business areas in which we operate.
INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
In accordance with its vision, mission and values, Necton is strongly committed to an integrated management system for information, quality, environment, health, hygiene and safety – within the framework of social responsibility, applying the following principles in this regard:
Focusing on customer satisfaction in all their requirements and needs, taking into account the company’s values and professionalism in managing partnerships;
Promoting the participation and commitment of all the company’s employees in the development, consolidation and continuous improvement of the integrated management system, in order to develop an activity focused on the customer, anchored in the quality policy;
Ensuring constant innovation in products and services with the aim of exceeding customer expectations, as well as in our organizational model to ensure the competitiveness and sustainability of our activities;
Promoting a proactive attitude aimed at aligning customer expectations with internal organizational requirements, and fostering a culture focused on excellence.
Phone: +351 289 703 961 (Call to national fixed network)
Fax: +351 289 703 474
Mobile: +351 912 571 177 (Call to national mobile network)
E-mail: info@necton.pt
Phone: +351 289 703 961 (Call to national fixed network)
Fax: +351 289 703 474
E-mail: phytobloom@necton.pt
Tlf.: +351 289 703 961 (Call to national fixed network)
Tlm.: +351 912 571 177 (Call to national mobile network)
Fax: +351 289 703 474
E-mail: info@necton.pt
Tlf.: +351 289 703 961 (Call to national fixed network)
Fax: +351 289 703 474
E-mail: phytobloom@necton.pt
