Seaweed Highlights
Meet Arctic Seaweed, who is trying to solve the scaling technology problem for the industry
29/06/2023 - Arctic Seaweed believes that the seaweed industry is here to stay and that there is significant potential to increase volume and a lack of scaling technology. Their mission is to maximise volume as a company, but also as an industry.
Meet KALY GROUP, our new fellow member, who is using seaweed farming to restore our oceans and land
20/06/2023 - KALY, one of our newest members, is a natural capital platform that is working to deliver nature-based solutions to some of society’s largest environmental issues. They work on the reduction of excess nutrients in inshore waters through the farming of seaweed and the restoration of marine biodiversity through projects that support conservation and restoration of key species. An interview with founder Taco van Heusden.
Join the Sector Session 'Sharing & solving challenges in running commercially viable seaweed farms'
19/06/2023 - 6 July from 13:30 - 15:30 we will organise the Sector Session (online) 'Sharing & solving challenges in running commercially viable seaweed farms'. The aim is to share challenges and experiences on this field, and to identify what steps are needed to overcome certain bottlenecks.
Communication internship at North Sea Farmers: Will you be our new communications intern?
12/06/2023 - After the summer, we have room for a communications intern again! Are you passionate about sustainability and innovation? Do you want to use your communication skills to inspire others and create awareness for a better climate? Then the communication internship at North Sea Farmers is for you! Ben jij gepassioneerd over duurzaamheid en innovatie? Wil je je communicatieve vaardigheden inzetten om anderen te inspireren en bewustwording te creëren voor een beter klimaat? Dan is de communicatiestage bij North Sea Farmers iets voor jou!
Press Release: Finalists Seaweed Innovation Challenge known
09/06/2023 - Seaweed Food Solutions, Seaweed & Co., Kelpi and Bettaf!sh won the Seaweed Innovation Challenge by presenting their seaweed-based food and packaging innovations. The pitch contest, which took place on Thursday 8 June at Old Church in Scheveningen, was part of the first edition of North Sea Seaweed, an event organized by the seaweed industry association, North Sea Farmers.
Publication of the recommended design standard for offshore and nearshore seaweed farm
02/06/2023 - To support the seaweed industry North Sea Farmers have taken the initiative to develop a design standard for offshore and nearshore seaweed farms. Together with DNV, Aqitec, Van Oord and with the financial support of Invest-NL we have completed the first step: The 'Recommended design practice for offshore & nearshore seaweed growing systems'. You can now find it on our website.
First edition North Sea Seaweed 2023 in Scheveningen on June 8th (members only)
01/06/2023 - An annual event around seaweed with an exciting program, interesting speakers and an inspiring venue. With an emphasis on helping you make new connections and strengthen existing relationships. That’s what you can expect from North Sea Seaweed. The first edition of this seaweed event of the Greater North Sea Region will be on June 8th in the Old Church in Scheveningen. Members only.
Opening match-making session on North Sea Seaweed 2023
26/05/2023 - Only two more weeks until the first edition of the annual Seaweed Event of the Greater North Sea Region: North Sea Seaweed 2023 on June 8th. For the coming event we also offer more external (business) stakeholders and facilitate match making. You can now register for this match-making session.
Meet the 10 finalists of the Seaweed Innovation Challenge
26/05/2023 - This week the finalists of The Seaweed Innovation Challenge have been announced. Ten ambitious and innovative startups from around Europe will pitch their seaweed-based food and packaging innovations during North Sea Seaweed 2023 on June 8 in the Old Church of Scheveningen.
Sector Session about 'Design standard for nearshore and offshore seaweed farms' May 30
12/05/2023 - North Sea Famers organizes the Sector Session (webinar) 'Design standard for nearshore and offshore seaweed farms' on 30 May 13:30-16:00. Fellow members can join this online event.