Its goal is to promote mutual interchange and cooperation in the field of algal biomass production and use in numerous sectors (e.g., food, feed, cosmetics, agriculture).

The organization was founded in September 2009 in Florence (Italy) during its inaugural conference at Villa La Pietra.

The EABA General Manager was Dr. Vítor Verdelho (A4F AlgaFuel, S.A., Portugal) and Prof. Mario Tredici (University of Florence, Italy) was elected as Honorary President.

This Forum aims to identify and describe the algae species that can be used for human consumption and that are not included in the EU Novel Food catalogue.

ABO is a non-profit organization that promotes the development of viable commercial markets for renewable and sustainable algae-based products.