Seaweed

Brown seaweed a “promising strategy” for blood sugar management: review

13-Dec-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new systematic review observes that brown seaweed consumption, specifically Laminaria digitata, Undaria pinnatifida, Acophyllum nodosum, and Fucus vesiculosus species, are significantly associated with improvements in postprandial blood glucose levels.

“Beyond kelp”: USDA, Springtide Seaweed partner to tackle cultivation challenges and boost growth

07-Feb-2023 By Lauren Nardella

A new partnership between a small business funding and research arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Springtide Seaweed will help to address the challenges of broadening seaweed cultivation “beyond kelp” and into other seaweed varieties.

Company patents seaweed ingredient said to fight arterial plaques

01-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

An Arizona-based supplement company has announced a patent on a seaweed ingredient covering its effects in maintaining a healthy endothelium resulting in less plaque aggregation.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Friend of the Sea certifies sustainable seaweed producer

09-Aug-2021 By Will Chu

International marine certifiers Friend of the Sea (FOS) has certified seaExpert for sustainable production of seaweed that is used in supplements, cosmetics, and the biotechnology industry.

Algaia announces plans to accelerate sustainability strategy

07-Jul-2020 By Danielle Masterson

French biomarine company Algaia, SA, just announced it has appointed Frederic Faure, one of the co-founders of the company, as its new CEO. At the top of Faure’s to-do list: Accelerating and expanding the company’s sustainability plan. The new CEO said...

Marinova presents latest fucoidan developments, casts wide net for applications

29-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Fucoidan-containing seaweeds have been used for centuries in Asia. It is only in recent years that the ingredient has gained a special interest in the western world as research gives rise to its many health benefits.

Hypertension-stemming seaweed: Indian institute seeks industry backing to commercialise new nutraceutical

06-Jun-2019 By Cheryl Tay

India's Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has developed a novel nutraceutical product from seaweed that is said to be able to combat hypertension, and is now on the lookout for industry partners to help bring it to consumers.

Authors find support for anti-hypertensive, anti-obesity compounds from edible seaweeds

23-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

A recent review by Portuguese researchers supports the notion that edible seaweeds hold great promise as a source of dietary ingredients that have anti-hypertensive and weight management benefits.

NOSB debates organic status of carrageenan, tocopherols, marine algae, hydroponics

16-Nov-2016 By Elizabeth Crawford

Organic industry stakeholders from across the nation are gathered in St. Louis today for what promises to be a highly contentious three-day meeting during which the National Organic Standards Board will debate the role of hydroponic production, carrageenan,...