02 November 2023
California-based tech company Moleaer joins GLOBALG.A.P. community
New GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member supports more sustainable farming through leading nanobubble technology.
In the spring of 2023, the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat welcomed Moleaer as a new community member in the associate category. Founded in 2016 and based in southern California, Moleaer is an innovative company pioneering nanobubble technology for water treatment. Their scalable technology can be used to support more sustainable farming through chemical-free water treatment.
Global leader in nanobubble technology
Moleaer’s sustainable technology is superior to conventional water aeration technologies as the use of nanobubbles – 2,500 times smaller than a grain of salt – allows for a highly efficient oxygen transfer – over 85%, which is at least 3 to 4 times higher than any other method.
The company reports that “due to their size and structure, nanobubbles possess distinct properties that make them particularly effective at improving water quality, enhancing water treatment processes, and improving productivity in industrial and agricultural applications.”
With over 2,400 installations, Moleaer’s nanobubble technology allows growers across more than 50 countries to operate more sustainably and efficiently. The technology has been validated by several universities and research institutions in the United States, Europe and Latin America, such as Virginia Tech, UCLA, NovaCropControl, Delphi, Gama, Giddings, Avium, Tecnova, and many others.
Impact on sustainable food production
Moleaer's nanobubble technology enables increased productivity in agriculture, aquaculture, and wastewater treatment. It can improve water quality by reducing pathogens, algae, and biofilm. This is made possible without the use of chemicals, allowing aquaculture and fruit and vegetable producers to reduce their environmental impact.
The nanobubble technology can also improve infiltration and soil flocculation, allowing greater water and nutrient absorption for crops and therefore decreasing water and fertilizers consumption. In addition, the increased oxygen improves crops’ root development and health, enabling higher crop yields and quality.
According to Moleaer Global Director of Horticulture Michiel de Jong, the technology helps to combat water scarcity caused by increasing temperatures and periods of drought by allowing producers “to unlock the power of water sustainably and achieve extraordinary improvements in food production, reducing the use of chemicals and other inputs, and making sure that every single drop of water contributes to the best possible yield and quality.”
