About Us.
Pemba Blue Ltd. is a Tanzanian-Swiss joint venture company established in Zanzibar in 2025, and approved by the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA).
We develop, produce and distribute natural ingredients and products made from Pemba Island seaweed.
We are driven by science and technology innovation in harnessing the properties of Pemba Island seaweed for formulations that maximise the benefits for health, well-being, cosmetics, soil and the environment.
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Driven by innovation.
Our company is driven by science and technology innovation. We have extensive experience across the natural product value chain.
Our Intellectual Property (IP) includes 2 patents, one related to "Purification of Algal Extracts and Their Applications", proprietary formulation methodologies and capacities in analytical chemistry, nutraceutical development and plant phenotyping.
Our Facilities.
Pemba Manufacturing Plant
Located on Pemba Island, our state-of-the art manufacturing plant processes sustainably harvested seaweed into 100% natural ingredients and products under strict Quality Assurance protocols.
- Certified by the Zanzibar Food & Drug Agency
- Guaranteed biomass supply by the Zanzibar Seaweed Company (ZASCO)
- Where possible, uses renewable energy and zero waste principles
R&D Innovation Lab
Located in Unguja, the main island of Zanzibar, our R & D Innovation Lab brings together international and local scientists to research, develop and test formulations and products.
- Expertise across the natural products value chain
- Capacity in analytical chemistry, nutraceutical development, plant phenotyping
- Cooperation with the Zanzibar Fisheries & Marine Resource Institute (ZAFIRI)
Our Philosophy.
We believe that collaboration is indispensable for excellence across the entire value chain.
We work with local and international industry partners on trials and independent certifications of formulations and products. We are also grateful for the support from the Zanzibar Ministry of Blue Economy, the Zanzibar Seaweed Company (ZASCO), our joint venture partner, the Zanzibar Fisheries & Marine Resource Research Institute (ZAFIRI), the Milele Zanzibar Foundation (MZF) and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF).
Ethical sourcing & sustainability
Our products come from nature and the caring hands of women farmers. Preserving the pristine coastal environment of Pemba and paying fair prices to farmers is integral to our business.
Our joint venture partner, the Zanzibar Seaweed Company (ZASCO) is responsible for setting the seaweed price in line with guidance from the Zanzibar Government, which aims to improve the livelihoods of people in Pemba.
Our cooperation partner, the Milele Zanzibar Foundation (MZF), helps us to be a force for empowerment in the local community by channeling 10% of our profits to community development.
Member
Governance
Board of Directors:
Robert Filipp
Chairman
Dr Masoud Rashid Mohamed
Director General, ZASCO
Gurvir Ahluwalia
Director
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