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AlgaeCenter Denmark is a collaboration between four instututions: Aarhus University, Danish Technological Institute, Copenhagen University and the Kattegatcentre. The consortium formed in 2010 under which a number of research projects operate. The purpose of AlgeCenter Danmark is to find out how algae can be used as a new resource in a world where traditional resources are under pressure. A number of research projects serve to find out how algae can be used for sustainable energy, food, medicine and food ingredients.

The general objective of the European Algae Biomass Association (EABA) is to promote mutual interchange and cooperation in the field of biomass production and use, including biofuel uses and all other utilisations. It aims at creating, developing, and maintaining solidarity and links between its Members and at defending their interests at the European and international levels. Its main target is to act as a catalyst for fostering synergies among scientists, industrialists, and decision-makers in order to promote the development of research, technology, and industrial capacities in the field of Algae.

Kuraray is a specialty chemical company founded in Japan in 1926. One of their core products PVA fiber branded “KURALONTM” is popularly used in seaweed farming field as the seeding ropes for more than 60 years. They are looking for the opportunities to contribute to the growth of European seaweed farming industry.

Murre Technologies has been supplying the EasyFarm system with which mussel seed cultivation is possible, for almost 20 years. Seaweed cultivation and processing is their next development. They are building a harvester that harvests the seaweed from the cultivation nets in the sea. Sowing seaweed is also part of the EasyFarm concept, which is why they supply the complete system for harvesting and sowing the seaweed. They have also developed a seaweed bubble washer to sort the sand and undersized waste such as crustaceans from the product during the washing process. The system is equipped with separation rollers for this, the washing water is continuously filtered through a separator drum. To reduce the iodine content, they use a blanching/cooling system.

In short, they are your partner in seaweed harvesting and processing!

Norwegian Seaweed Association (NSA) is an arena for development of complete value chains within food, feed, ecosystem services and other innovative areas with cultivated and hand-harvested macroalgae as a resource.

NSA invites seaweed farmers, small scale harvesters, producers and providers of seaweed products to join their Association. The main market segments are food and feed. Their members provide fresh frozen kelp, dried kelp, blanched and fermented kelp, snack-products, pasta, chocolate, seasoning and ingredients for other products B2B and B2C. Please contact the companies for more information.  

The Scottish Seaweed Industry Association (SSIA) is dedicated to promoting the growth and development of the seaweed and aquaculture sector, providing essential resources and services to their members and the wider industry. The SSIA provides a dedicated platform to help seaweed and aquaculture businesses network, share information, and gain access to the best resources the industry has to offer.

The SSIA is committed to growing and supporting the industry every step of the way, from access to funding, assistance with licensing, all the way through to signposting, they are here to support members with up-to-date information and a solid network to engage effectively with.