Seaweed Highlights
Welcome Elisabeth, our new Business Development Lead!
12/05/2025 - We’re excited to welcome Elisabeth Rompa Sinke (MA) to the North Sea Farmers team as our new Business Development Lead and main contact for all members. Elisabeth brings over 20 years of experience in international business development, with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. Before joining us, she worked at EIT InnoEnergy, where she helped innovative cleantech companies grow and scale across Europe. In her role as Head of Business Development, she built strategic partnerships and led initiatives aimed at accelerating the transition to a more sustainable energy system.
Seaweed Biomaterials at ChangeNOW Paris
07/05/2025 - Last week we attended ChangeNOW in Paris - the world's largest innovation event on sustainability and impact. Together with partners from our network, we showcased how seaweed can contribute to a more sustainable future. Visitors were introduced to tangible applications of seaweed: from food to packaging to building materials.
North Sea Farm 1 on display at Expo 2026, Osaka, Japan
05/05/2025 - North Sea Farm 1 is among the 10 most promising Dutch innovations on display is North Sea Farm #1 – the world’s first commercial seaweed farm located within an offshore wind farm.
Keynote speaker announced for North Sea Seaweed 2025
01/05/2025 - We're proud to announce that Prof. Dr. Ir. Jan Rotmans, Captain of Transition, will be our opening speaker at North Seaweed 2025. Jan is a pioneer in the field of transition science and sustainability. His groundbreaking work has helped shape how governments, businesses and individuals understand and act on the great transitions of our time.
Forebel: Yes, Real Heroes Wear Seaweed Socks!
10/04/2025 - Forebel is a progressive textile company that seamlessly weaves sustainability into every aspect of its products. Led by Managing Director Leon Timmermans and founder Eric Roosen, Forebel develops innovative, sustainable products such as socks and scarves enriched with recycled fishing nets or seaweed. Working with partners such as Healthy Seas, the World Wildlife Fund, Sock by Sock and North Sea Farmers, the company proves that fashion and sustainability can indeed go hand in hand. We dive into Eric's entrepreneurial journey and discover how he combines entrepreneurship, sustainability and a rebellious spirit.
North Sea Seaweed 2025 is coming!
10/04/2025 - After an inspiring 2024 edition, we are thrilled to announce: North Sea Seaweed 2025 – "Seaweed Welcomes Markets"!
Welcome aboard Nordic Seafarm
14/02/2025 - We’re excited to welcome Nordic Seafarm, a Swedish seaweed company pioneering product innovation for a regenerative future. Experts in large-scale seaweed cultivation, they grow Sugar Kelp, Sea Lettuce, and Oarweed in the pristine Nordic waters—with full traceability from seed to harvest. But their impact goes beyond cultivation.
AlgaeVALOR: Transforming seaweed side streams into new opportunities
10/02/2025 - Seaweed is increasingly recognised as a key resource for building a sustainable future. Vincent Doumeizel, Founder of the Global Seaweed Coalition, calls it "the greatest untapped resource on the planet". The versatility of seaweed allows for applications ranging from biostimulants and food ingredients to building materials and proteins. Yet much of the residual biomass from these extraction processes remains untapped.
Update North Sea Farm #1
07/02/2025 - North Sea Farm #1 Update: Reflecting on progress, preparing for what's next With the installation of North Sea Farm #1 now complete, we wanted to give you an update on where we are and what's next.
Welcome Ewoud, our new Offshore Test Site Manager!
17/01/2025 - We’re pleased to welcome Ewoud Visser, who joined our team in January. With 30 years of experience in dredging and offshore operations, Ewoud brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Alongside this role, he continues his work at Doggerland Offshore, where he works as a marine- and offshore troubleshooter. Known as a ‘handyman at sea,’ Ewoud has successfully managed complex offshore projects, including 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 #1 where he coordinated the installation of the world’s first offshore seaweed farm within a wind farm. Ewoud also provides contracting and consultancy services to address a variety of challenges in demanding marine environments.