[Global] Be it from seaweed, sugar cane or seafood, edible packaging is coming to a food outlet near you soon. Continue reading Plastics to save the planet: edible packaging
Tag Archives: Eucheuma
Seaweed contribution to Zanzibar economy increases
[Zanzibar] Seaweed is common name for countless species of marine plants and algae that grow in the ocean as well as in rivers, lakes and Continue reading Seaweed contribution to Zanzibar economy increases
Supporting farmers reap benefits of seaweed
[Tanzania] In the minds of many from outside Zanzibar, the Island and its many islets are considered a paradise. The Island’s beauty Continue reading Supporting farmers reap benefits of seaweed
Marine biological lab developing new seaweed harvest methods
[USA] The Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods hole has received a grant to develop innovative cultivation and harvesting Continue reading Marine biological lab developing new seaweed harvest methods
Nelly Favis-Villafuerte: The future of seaweed industry – PART II
[Philippines] On the day (April 29th, Saturday) Part I of my series of articles on the seaweed industry appeared in this column, I received Continue reading Nelly Favis-Villafuerte: The future of seaweed industry – PART II
Pass the seaweed: Notes from Thanksgiving future
[USA] Maybe not this Thursday, and maybe not in our lifetimes, but future generations of Thanksgiving celebrants will almost Continue reading Pass the seaweed: Notes from Thanksgiving future
Uncle Mike’s aquaculture and seaweed treasures
[Saipan] Traditionally, seaweed was never part of the Micronesian diet. But it is now a favorite among islanders, according to Michael Towai, Continue reading Uncle Mike’s aquaculture and seaweed treasures
Algaculture helps to diversify fishermen’s income
[Madagascar] Birisoa has been in the sea for two hours. The water reaches his waist level, but he does not seem to mind. A member of the “Vezo” tribe, Continue reading Algaculture helps to diversify fishermen’s income
National University of Singapore partners local firm to launch seaweed-based drink
[Singapore] Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have partnered local food manufacturer Y G C Group to launch a bottled drink based on Eucheuma, Continue reading National University of Singapore partners local firm to launch seaweed-based drink
Shein pledges to bolster Micheweni fishing industry
[Tanzanian] Zanzibar CCM presidential candidate Dr Ali Mohamed Shein has pledged to boost the fishing industry to enable Micheweni District residents in North Pemba have reliable income. Continue reading Shein pledges to bolster Micheweni fishing industry