[UK] Arsenic found in a type of seaweed harvested on the Irish coastline for use as animal feed has a “negligible impact” on human Continue reading Arsenic levels in seaweed have ‘negligible’ impact on human health, study finds
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Research may reveal mysteries of Nova Scotia seaweed
[Canada] It’s harvested by the tonne from Nova Scotia coastlines and used in products from fertilizer to food. Continue reading Research may reveal mysteries of Nova Scotia seaweed
Algae and bacteria – the future for protein production?
[Global] Two of the most essential protein sources to the animal feed industry – fishmeal and soy – are also two feed ingredients Continue reading Algae and bacteria – the future for protein production?
Seaweed harvester focusing on business as crucial court date nears
[USA] Acadian Seaplants, one of the largest rockweed harvesters in the world, is doing business as usual until the Maine Supreme Continue reading Seaweed harvester focusing on business as crucial court date nears
Smooth processing for seaweed harvester
[Canada] For one Canadian plant that processes hard-to-handle seaweed into agricultural fertiliser products, a successful trial of a Continue reading Smooth processing for seaweed harvester
Opportunities and risks of seaweed biofuels in aviation
Today, Bellona publishes its new report on the potential and challenges of using seaweed biofuels in aviation. Continue reading Opportunities and risks of seaweed biofuels in aviation
Seaweed extract could protect pistachio from water stress, soilborne pathogens
[USA] Studies to be conducted with seaweed extract on pistachios and almonds in saline soils to determine the potential to mitigate Continue reading Seaweed extract could protect pistachio from water stress, soilborne pathogens
Replacing dietary salt with seaweed
[EU, Global] Salt (sodium chloride) is an essential nutrient, but one that is often present in surprising quantities in industrially processed foods. Continue reading Replacing dietary salt with seaweed
A short video introducing seaweed farming industry in Norway
[Norway] This is a short video introducing brown seaweed farming on the west coast of Norway. The brown algae are used for food purposes. Continue reading A short video introducing seaweed farming industry in Norway
Sea change in the west: deal divides seaweed harvesters
When James Bond was despatched to Japan in You Only Live Twice, access to the formula for a lucrative seaweed extract was one of many twists to the tale. Continue reading Sea change in the west: deal divides seaweed harvesters