Seaweed Highlights
Sea.Sense brings European seaweed to the everyday table
09/12/2025 - Sea.Sense is on a mission to make seaweed a commodity in the European cuisine. The brand was founded by @Alexander Jordaens, an engineer and innovation specialist by background and a seaweed believer by conviction. He began his journey into the offshore renewables industry, spending eight years working on innovative offshore renewable projects before being given the opportunity to develop a seaweed farm in Oman. This marked the start of his deep involvement in the seaweed industry, which ultimately led him back to Europe with the clear ambition of unlocking the potential of local seaweeds for mainstream consumers.
Alltech Coppens joins the European Seaweed Association
04/12/2025 - We are delighted to welcome Alltech Coppens as the latest addition to the European Seaweed Association. During our wide-ranging conversation with @Guido Crolla, we gained insight into one of Europe’s most versatile aquaculture feed producers and how they incorporate algae into a range of their products. The company supplies more than sixty countries and combines decades of expertise with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability. Their decision to join the European Seaweed Association reflects their ambition to expand beyond fish feed and engage with evolving food systems.
Swedish Seaweed: Building a regenerative seaweed future on the Swedish westcoast
28/11/2025 - When four Dutch professionals put their heads together to make a meaningful contribution to the food transition, they found their new beginning in the coastal waters north of Gothenburg. This is where Swedish Seaweed was created, a young company that combines scientific curiosity, community engagement and a strong commitment to ecological regeneration.
Biotic: Turning seaweed into fully biodegradable plastics
25/11/2025 - Biotic is developing a next generation microbial fermentation process to produce fully biodegradable plastics, using seaweed as feedstock. The company brings together a team of sixteen, including biologists, polymer engineers and fermentation specialists, and is now preparing to open a second location in the Netherlands to accelerate its scale up.
Listed in TIME 100 Climate 2025
18/11/2025 - We are thrilled to announce that our co-founder, Eef Brouwers, has been recognized as one of the most influential leaders driving business climate action and has been listed in the Time100 Climate 2025.
World Premiere: October 28 Opening of the Seaweed Hotel Room on the SS Rotterdam
02/10/2025 - During North Sea Seaweed 25, visitors will have the opportunity to experience something truly unique: the Seaweed Hotel Room! Discover the versatility of seaweed – from wood and textiles to paint, cosmetics and food. On board the SS Rotterdam, you can see for yourself how this innovative material finds its way into everyday products.
North Sea Farm #1 on Euronews
22/09/2025 - Euronews journalist Denis Loctier produced a feature about the pioneering journey of North Sea Farm #1, the world’s first commercial seaweed farm located inside an offshore wind park. The documentary shows how seaweed farming can thrive alongside renewable energy production and explores its potential to contribute to food, climate and biodiversity solutions. With support from Amazon’s Right Now Climate Fund, NSF1 demonstrates how offshore seaweed farming is moving from promise to practice in Europe’s North Sea.
Eco Cascade – the UK’s only multi-purpose seaweed processor
19/09/2025 - Meet Eco Cascade – the UK’s only multi-purpose seaweed processor From drying farmed seaweed for bioplastics research to researching wet stabilisation methods, Eco Cascade is helping shape the future of seaweed processing in the UK. But with high costs, tough markets, and the whole industry still on a knife-edge, collaboration and research are key. 👉 Discover their story and opportunities for partnership in our latest member interview.
New speaker announcement - Rene Schepens
15/09/2025 - Fermented seaweed, a boost for all we feed.”
Design with Seaweed in Mind – L’eautelier
08/09/2025 - From first class airline experience to an entire residence and spa suites in France, L’eautelier shows how algae, seaweed and materials from the ocean can transform hospitality design. Founder Morgan Ræ brings 25 years of experience with brands such as Atlantis, Soho House and Royal Caribbean and is now dedicated to interiors that build with the ocean. Curious how design, sustainability and seaweed come together? 👉 Read the full interview with our newest member