Seaweed Highlights
Sirputis: From Engineering Roots to Scalable Seaweed Solutions
18/02/2026 - For many seaweed initiatives, the greatest challenge is not ambition, biology, or market demand, it is the transition from promising pilot projects to reliable, industrial-scale operations. This is precisely where Sirputis positions itself.
Ancrée: Bringing everyone to the same table with seaweed caviar
16/02/2026 - For Ancrée, food is never just about replacing something. It is about creating a new experience that feels refined, inclusive and genuinely enjoyable. Founded in 2024 by sisters Emilie and Lucille Battafarano in the Paris region, Ancrée is a young, family-owned company producing plant-based caviar made from seaweed and chia seeds. What started as an exploration of clean-label condiments quickly evolved into a premium product that now finds its way onto fine dining plates, hotel welcome trays and delicatessen shelves.
Blue Harvest Technologies: from ropes and storms to scalable systems
10/02/2026 - When Nikolai started the project, seaweed was not the plan. His background is in economics and project development, and originally the project was about microalgae and the valuable substances they can produce. That direction changed when an investor based in Lofoten with a background in fish farming pointed out a different opportunity. Along the coast, large amounts of salmon farming infrastructure were reaching the end of their operational life. The question was simple but powerful: could those resources be reused to build something new in macroalgae?
Offshore Test Site Event – 10 March 2026
10/02/2026 - As a partner, the European Seaweed Association is pleased to highlight the upcoming Offshore Test Site Event, organised within the Offshore Proof programme.
Every day, for everyone, a little seaweed
06/02/2026 - Today is Seaweed Day (according to Japan), a perfect moment to highlight a Dutch initiative dedicated to making seaweed accessible to everyone: the Seaweed Guide.
ANDRITZ Gouda, Seaweed to Market at Scale: Integrated dewatering, extraction, evaporation, and dryin
05/02/2026 - ANDRITZ Gouda BV, part of the ANDRITZ Group, is a versatile manufacturer and supplier of processing equipment for the food, chemical, mining & mineral and environmental industry. The comprehensive product portfolio covers everything from standalone equipment to complete process solutions.
Internship at the European Seaweed Association – Help shape a sustainable future
03/02/2026 - Are you looking for a challenging internship where you can contribute to a sustainable and innovative European seaweed sector? Do you want to play your part in the transition to a sustainable future with a new and versatile resource? Then an internship at the European Seaweed Association (ESWA) is for you.
Introducing ISEA: value added organic seaweed production from Iceland
03/02/2026 - For ISEA, seaweed production is built on the combination of natural abundance and industrial precision. Based in Stykkishólmur on the west coast of Iceland, ISEA produces sustainably sourced Icelandic seaweed and kelp using EU organic certified own developed harvesting and processing methods, powered by geothermal heat and green electricity.
New Project Manager for NSF#1
02/02/2026 - We are pleased to welcome Remon Tas as Project Manager for the NSF#1 offshore seaweed farm. Remon leads the development and execution of NSF#1, bringing together offshore installation, operations and the steps needed to build a commercially viable seaweed farm. From technical development to seeding, harvesting and day-to-day operations, the focus is on turning innovation into a well-functioning offshore seaweed farm. With his hands-on offshore experience, Remon strengthens our ability to scale seaweed cultivation and contribute to a resilient blue economy. Welcome to the team, Remon
Maris Glow: From Sea to Skin
29/01/2026 - Maris Glow operates at the intersection of seaweed and cosmetics. For founder Sandra van den Berg, the sea is not a distant source of inspiration but a daily reality. Living near the Oosterschelde, regular walks along the shoreline sparked the idea for a skincare brand rooted in local seawater and seaweed, translating the restorative power of the marine environment into natural, premium skincare.