[Philippines] Carrageenan, a food enhancer which has been used in processing food, such as in thickening sauces, emulsifying and Continue reading Seaweed farming face dilemma with ice-ice disease
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Seaweed may help fight cancer – study
[Philippines] A seasonal seaweed known as “pukpuklo” in Ilocano has been found to contain carbohydrates effective against cancer cells Continue reading Seaweed may help fight cancer – study
Players see other uses for seaweed
[Philippines] The seaweed industry’s outlook for the remaining months of the year continues to be optimistic, as players embark on Continue reading Players see other uses for seaweed
Tawi-Tawi town gets P20 million from PRDP for seaweed project
[Philippines] The Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) has allocated about P20 million for the development of the marine Continue reading Tawi-Tawi town gets P20 million from PRDP for seaweed project
Seaweed harvest field day highlights need to boost production
[Philippines] A recent harvest field day in Buguey, Cagayan has highlighted the need to boost seaweed production in Cagayan Valley. Continue reading Seaweed harvest field day highlights need to boost production
Seaweed farming project launched in Zambales town
[Philippines] A seaweed farming project is underway in Barangays Cawag and Matain here, a joint initiative of the Bureau of Fisheries Continue reading Seaweed farming project launched in Zambales town
Food, beauty products drive up demand
[Philippines] Homegrown seaweed processor Shemberg Marketing Corp. sees a strong demand in carrageenan in Asia, driven by the rise Continue reading Food, beauty products drive up demand
Sewage mess drives Boracay into ‘cesspool’
[Philippines] Two months after someone finally had the will to address the “crisis” in Boracay, the government has hunted down Continue reading Sewage mess drives Boracay into ‘cesspool’
USDA to help Philippines sell more seaweed products in US market
[USA, Philippines] It only takes one decision from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the Philippines’ seaweed products to Continue reading USDA to help Philippines sell more seaweed products in US market
Tough year ahead for seaweed industry
[Philippines] Seaweed players in the country are bracing themselves for tough business this year, following the implementation of the Continue reading Tough year ahead for seaweed industry