Ocean Rainforest secures approval for seaweed cultivation project in US
Ocean Rainforest has secured formal approval from the US Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a seaweed cultivation demonstration project in the Santa Barbara Channel
New York promotes kelp farming with new legislation
The move is also part of an effort to spark economic growth on New York's Long Island amid areas that were once dominated by finfish harvesters
Tuna sees sharpest fall as total Filipino fish production drops 2.1% in Q3
The Philippines produced a total of 995,470 metric tons of fish during the third quarter of 2021, down 2.1% from 1.02 million metric tons a year before
Aussie gov’t permits offshore aquaculture research near Tasmania
Tasmania is already home to the country's largest aquaculture sector, and is now looking to grow finfish, shellfish and seaweed further out to sea
Seaweed industry must innovate to survive, scientists worldwide say
In a new policy brief released by the UNU-CRIS, some of the world's leading international seaweed scientists put forward recommendations to safeguard the future of the industry
UK gov’t grants funds for first dedicated ‘Seaweed Academy’
The UK seaweed farming industry has taken a significant step after the Scottish Association for Marine Science gained funding for training and business development
1-800-FLOWERS acquires direct-to-consumer seafood seller Vital Choice
The acquisition of Vital Choice, which is based in Bellingham, Washington, expands on 1-800-FLOWERS' offerings across the growing 'better for you' food category
Canadian firms look to create seaweed-based burgers
The two Canadian companies hope to make burgers, crab or fish cakes and a Chorizo sausage patty substitute using seaweed
Irish firm hooks up with IndieBio for help with US seaweed venture
Plantruption continues to work to expand the use of seaweed as a meat substitute, pairing with IndieBio in a drive toward a US launch.
Seaweed consumption growing outside Asia amid focus on health
Appetite for seaweed, highly consumed in Asia as a snack or as an extra ingredient in dishes, is starting to grow outside the continent amid health concerns caused by the pandemic