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Our members from Sea Forest are looking for an experienced COO to join their fast growing team
Our members from Sea Forest in Tasmania are well positioned to become a leading player in the fast developing Asparagopsis market! Following the rapid growth in their business (see more in this brief video), they are looking for an experienced senior operations...
The Safe Seaweed Coalition awards €700,000 in first Call for Proposals
After a highly competitive evaluation process by an advisory board of seaweed industry experts, the Safe Seaweed Coalition Steering Committee announced the results of its first call for proposals. Sixteen projects were selected for funding, with a total value of about...
COP26: positioning seaweed as a powerful ocean-based climate solution
COP26 brought the seaweed family together to position seaweed as a multifaceted ocean-based solution to tackle Climate Change. In the Blue Food session organized by our UNGC partners, seaweed –presented as a powerful tool for bridging nutrition needs with climate...
Safe Seaweed by Design is launching a survey on safety hazards in the seaweed sector
Our partners from Safe Seaweed by Design, a project led by the Wageningen University, are launching a study to assess the most important occupational, environmental and food safety hazards in the seaweed sector. We strongly support this initiative that falls fully...
The Safe Seaweed Coalition Roundtables are opening next week!
The Safe Seaweed Coalition Roundtables are opening next week, April 13th 2PM (GMT+1), with a discussion on Seaweed in Africa! In the perspective of creating a space for collaboration between seaweed stakeholders in Africa, our members will identify challenges and...
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Inconsistent Plastic Definitions Across UK Regulations Create Barriers for Bio-Based Innovation
A comprehensive new report published today by BB-REG-NET reveals that inconsistent definitions of "plastic" across UK regulations are creating uncertainty for bio-based and biodegradable material manufacturers and potentially hindering innovation in sustainable alternatives.
Source : Hub-4
Taste Imperial Introduces Seaweed-Based Packaging
Taste Imperial has recently introduced seaweed-based Notpla packaging at several canteens on campus. Notpla’s packaging is compostable and will help reduce single-use plastic waste on campus.
Source : Felix Online
Video: Kelp CoLab Offers R&D Boost For Cosmetics Innovators
GreenWave’s program is designed to bridge the gap between kelp potential and the development of cosmetic and personal care products.
Source : Costemic Design
Study May Help Scottish Kelp Industry Address Key Commercialization Challenges
The U.K. Seafood Innovation Fund (SIF) and U.K. Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) have released a new case study on Scottish kelp farming which the organizations say could represent a “step-change for the Scottish kelp industry.”
Source : SeafoodSource
Empowering Coastal Women Through Seaweed Culinary Innovation: Chef Harsh Dixit from The Private Chefs Club Visits Rameswaram
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham recently hosted renowned chef Harsh Dixit from The Private Chefs Club and culinary expert Kanika Shetty for a three-day visit to Rameswaram. The visit was part of an initiative to empower coastal women engaged in AMMACHI Labs’ sustainable seaweed cultivation project, aimed at enhancing livelihoods through culinary innovation and value-added seaweed-based food products.
Source : Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University
Papinelle and Uluu Reinvent the Humble Button with Seaweed Innovation
Uluu co-founder and co-CEO Michael Kingsbury explained how the startup transforms seaweed into biodegradable plastic alternatives.
Source : Retailbiz
Sending Seaweed Overseas Sees Success for Tasmanian Business
Source : Tasmanian Country Newspaper
Seaweed in Skibbereen nets German Tourists
The campaign is fronted by German chef and videographer Olaf Deharde, who travelled the Wild Atlantic Way this summer and sampled a bit of kayaking in Skibbereen.
Source : Southernstar
Carlos Duarte: “Aquaculture is an Imperative to Feed the World and Regenerate the Oceans”
Oceanographer Carlos Duarte emphasised in his address that aquaculture is not merely an option, but an imperative, if the world is to ensure global food security.
Source : Mi Speces
Seaweed May Be Answer To Critical Minerals Quest For U.S. Supply Chain
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, an arm of the U.S. Department of Energy, is spearheading an innovative project to recover critical minerals from seaweed.
Source : Forbes