Seaweed

Offshore Greens Unveils Revolutionary Kelp-Based Superfood

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Offshore Greens' latest offering harnesses the natural abundance of kelp, a superfood known for its high content of iodine, calcium, and antioxidants.

Key Points: 
  • Offshore Greens' latest offering harnesses the natural abundance of kelp, a superfood known for its high content of iodine, calcium, and antioxidants.
  • Sourced from pristine waters, the kelp used in Offshore Greens' product is harvested with eco-friendly methods, ensuring minimal impact on marine ecosystems.
  • The kelp used by Offshore Greens™ has significant human and planetary health benefits.
  • For more information about Offshore Greens and its new kelp-based nutrition product, visit offshoregreens.com .

Flowers grown floating on polluted waterways can help clean up nutrient runoff and turn a profit

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Flowers grown on inexpensive floating platforms can help clean polluted waterways, over 12 weeks extracting 52% more phosphorus and 36% more nitrogen than the natural nitrogen cycle removes from untreated water, according to our new research.

Key Points: 
  • Flowers grown on inexpensive floating platforms can help clean polluted waterways, over 12 weeks extracting 52% more phosphorus and 36% more nitrogen than the natural nitrogen cycle removes from untreated water, according to our new research.
  • In our trials of various flowers, giant marigolds stood out as the most successful, producing long, marketable stems and large blooms.
  • Why it matters
    Water pollution is caused in large part by runoff from farms, urban lawns and even septic tanks.
  • Nutrient runoff is a critical issue as urban areas expand, affecting the health of water ecosystems.

NEW PROJECT TO FURTHER REVOLUTIONIZE PLANT-BASED FOOD OFFERINGS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

With this project, Konscious Foods will advance the fortification and commercialization of its existing products, as well as develop an extended range of new offerings out of its state-of-the-art 34,000-square-foot facility in Richmond, B.C.

Key Points: 
  • With this project, Konscious Foods will advance the fortification and commercialization of its existing products, as well as develop an extended range of new offerings out of its state-of-the-art 34,000-square-foot facility in Richmond, B.C.
  • “The innovation showcased by Konscious Foods and its partners is what differentiates Canada in this growing market space.
  • The total value of this project is $5.1 million, with Protein Industries Canada investing up to $2.3 million, with the consortium investing the remainder.
  • Protein Industries Canada and our members are working to embrace the $25 billion opportunity presented by Canada’s ingredient manufacturing, food processing and bio-product sector.

Osaka - "Kin no Katsu-don", the Happiest Pork Cutlet Bowl in Japan

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

First, savor the crispy texture of the pork cutlet and the flavor of the egg seasoned with dashi broth.

Key Points: 
  • First, savor the crispy texture of the pork cutlet and the flavor of the egg seasoned with dashi broth.
  • Next, wrap the cutlet, egg, and rice in seaweed and enjoy it as a temaki (hand-rolled) katsu-don.
  • We also offer the “All Toppings” option, which adds a fillet cutlet and one fried shrimp to the regular size (250g of rice, one loin cutlet, and katsu chazuke set).
  • Price: ¥1,870 (tax included) for regular size, ¥2,530 (tax included) with all toppings

Indonesia’s plan to ban seaweed exports could backfire – hurting its own industry

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Monday, February 5, 2024

Indonesia, the world’s second-largest seaweed producer, plans to introduce a nationwide export ban on seaweed, following a ban at a provincial level in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Indonesia, the world’s second-largest seaweed producer, plans to introduce a nationwide export ban on seaweed, following a ban at a provincial level in 2022.
  • President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo argued in November that the ban would encourage investment in domestic seaweed processing, as part of a larger suite of export restrictions.
  • However, my research on seaweed value chains in Indonesia suggests that an export ban on Indonesian seaweed would adversely impact domestic seaweed production.

The threat to prices and production

  • As seaweed farmers are very responsive to changes in prices, they can easily choose not to grow any more seaweed if prices are low.
  • This means that when prices drop, production drops too, since farmers aren’t motivated to produce as much seaweed.
  • The effects of this are shown below: prices would at first drop significantly, then rise again as production falls.
  • As a result, an export ban is likely to lower the prices seaweed farmers receive, as well as shrink Indonesia’s total seaweed production.

Competition from within Indonesia

  • However, ultimately, Indonesian seaweed processors will still have to compete with large, foreign-owned companies based in Indonesia.
  • Seaweed processing in Indonesia is dominated by large, Chinese-owned companies, which have many staff and high costs.
  • Foreign-owned companies control around half of all seaweed processing in Indonesia.

Alternative ways to grow seaweed production

  • The Indonesian government already does this in several ways: for example, by supporting research into alternative products from seaweed, like bioethanol.
  • Developing economically viable alternative products from seaweed will need sustained investment in improving processing economics, not short-term market intervention.
  • There are other ways to support the growth and efficiency of the seaweed industry.
  • Digital technologies may provide opportunities to improve the productivity and resilience of smallholder seaweed farming, but need to be designed to benefit seaweed farmers and coastal communities.
  • KONEKSI supports partnerships between Australian and Indonesian organisations to increase the use of knowledge-based solutions for inclusive and sustainable policies and technologies.
  • Her research in Indonesia has also been supported by the Australian Government through the Australia-Indonesia Centre's Partnership for Australia Indonesia Research, and by the ANU Indonesia Project and SMERU research institute.

CH4 Global Makes First Commercial Delivery of Its Methane-Reducing Cattle Feed Supplement

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240131606694/en/
    CH4 Global CEO Steve Meller, left, delivers the first commercial shipment of the company's Methane Tamer (TM) cattle feed supplement to CirPro Australia CEO Reg Smyth, right, and Heath Tiller, center, owner of the HB Rural feedlot in Warnertown, South Australia.
  • The supplement is formulated using Asparagopsis seaweed, which can reduce enteric methane emissions from cattle by up to 90%.
  • The delivery of the first commercial quantities of Methane Tamer™ supplement to CirPro Australia, a cattle processor, came as CH4 Global started construction in Louth Bay, South Australia, of what will be the world’s first commercial-scale facility for growing Asparagopsis seaweed.
  • The latest CH4 Global milestones come as global leaders step up efforts to curb methane emissions.

Murrieta Hot Springs Resort Partners with OSEA, Bringing the Clean Beauty Brand Back to its Beginnings

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

MURRIETA, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the historical and reimagined Murrieta Hot Springs Resort announces its partnership with OSEA, the mother daughter-founded seaweed-infused skincare brand that pioneered clean beauty. Founder Jenefer Palmer began her career as the Spa Director of Murrieta Hot Springs Resort in 1982. Inspired by the natural healing properties of the Resort's renowned geothermal waters, Palmer began formulating what would be the early versions of OSEA products born out of her inability to find the right products that met her high clean beauty standards.

Key Points: 
  • MURRIETA, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the historical and reimagined Murrieta Hot Springs Resort announces its partnership with OSEA , the mother daughter-founded seaweed-infused skincare brand that pioneered clean beauty.
  • Founder Jenefer Palmer began her career as the Spa Director of Murrieta Hot Springs Resort in 1982.
  • "I discovered my passion for skincare when I became spa director at one of Southern California's first wellness spas, Murrieta Hot Springs.
  • Murrieta Hot Springs Resort's rich history dates back to 1902 when German immigrant Fritz Guenther bought a section of the land surrounding Murrieta Hot Springs with the vision of developing it into a world-class health spa resort.

Keel Labs Unveils First-Ever T-Shirt Made From Seaweed-Based Kelsun™ Fiber

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Monday, January 29, 2024

MORRISVILLE, N.C., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Keel Labs announces the debut of the Kelsun T-Shirt – a sample developed in collaboration with Aditi Mayer – made from Kelsun™ fiber, the company's flagship product made from seaweed. Created to demonstrate Kelsun's plug-and-play potential in replacing conventional fibers used in the textile industry, this T-Shirt marks the first Kelsun garment made using industry-standard knitting machines. The Kelsun T-Shirt was created using a 70% Kelsun, 30% Cotton blended yarn, showcasing Kelsun's simple familiarity in a jersey knit – one of the most fundamental knit constructions. The Kelsun T-Shirt also features a screen print using Living Ink™'s Algae Ink, printing Keel Labs' signature brand element, the Spun K, on the T-Shirt's pocket.

Key Points: 
  • MORRISVILLE, N.C., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Keel Labs announces the debut of the Kelsun T-Shirt – a sample developed in collaboration with Aditi Mayer – made from Kelsun™ fiber, the company's flagship product made from seaweed.
  • The Kelsun T-Shirt was created using a 70% Kelsun, 30% Cotton blended yarn, showcasing Kelsun's simple familiarity in a jersey knit – one of the most fundamental knit constructions.
  • The Kelsun T-Shirt also features a screen print using Living Ink™'s Algae Ink, printing Keel Labs' signature brand element, the Spun K, on the T-Shirt's pocket.
  • We are excited to debut our first in-house garment created using Kelsun, with the Kelsun T-Shirt serving as the start of global product and brand launches to come," said Keel Labs' Co-Founder and CEO, Tessa Callaghan.

IFF Partners with Environmental NGO Bellona to Restore Norwegian Seaweed Forests

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Friday, January 19, 2024

IFF (NYSE: IFF), a global leader in food and beverage, home and personal care and health, today announced its partnership with environmental non-governmental organization (NGO) Bellona in a long-term project to restore seaweed forests in northern Norway.

Key Points: 
  • IFF (NYSE: IFF), a global leader in food and beverage, home and personal care and health, today announced its partnership with environmental non-governmental organization (NGO) Bellona in a long-term project to restore seaweed forests in northern Norway.
  • The collaboration on the Norwegian Marine Restoration (NoMaRe) project aims to restore 5,000 square kilometers of seaweed forest by managing invasive sea urchin predation.
  • Norwegian seaweed forests are the main food sources and home to over 300 species of invasive sea urchins.
  • IFF, the IFF Logo, and all trademarks and service marks denoted with ™, ℠ or ® are owned by IFF or affiliates of IFF unless otherwise noted.

Kakkoi Sushi Presents Valentine's Day Packages for One! No Plus-One Required

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Friday, January 26, 2024

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This Valentine's Day, LA's new Kakkoi Sushi is rewriting the love story!

Key Points: 
  • WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This Valentine's Day, LA's new Kakkoi Sushi is rewriting the love story!
  • We believe that every heart, whether paired or flying solo, deserves a celebration on Valentine's Day.
  • Introducing Kakkoi's Valentine's Day Packages for one – a testament that solo celebrations can be just as sweet.
  • Priced at an affordable $39 each, these packages are designed to bring joy to those flying solo on February 14th.