Seaweed has been an essential part of Asian food culture for years. Only recently have Western communities come to acknowledge its nutritional assets. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants ...

There’s a problem piling up on the shores of Mexico's famous Yucatan Peninsula. Since 2011, a brown seaweed called sargassum has been drifting onto the popular beaches of Quintana Roo. In 2019, it got ...

2M Sustainable Packaging Technologies, a supplier of bio-based solutions, has been awarded an Innovate UK SMART Grant to develop FlexSea’s material – a novel biomaterial derived from red seaweed.

The Ministry of Fisheries announced new guidelines for live seaweed imports on Friday, aiming to address seed shortages in its growing seaweed industry and boost coastal economies. The regulatory ...

The move, Blue Evolution said, creates a combined entity that will leverage enhanced R&D capabilities to drive innovation and commercialize new seaweed-based products across multiple sectors ...

Since ancient times, Japan has used sea plants in various ways, including food sources, dietary supplements, plant fertilizers and medical treatments. Pastes made from Japanese seaweed were once used ...

Have you ever tried Japanese “nori” seaweed? These crunchy, dark-green, paper-thin sheets have long played a part in Japan’s food culture, from adorning sushi and onigiri rice balls to being enjoyed ...