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Marine Biologics has announced the launch of SeaTex, a patent-pending, high-performance seaweed powder designed for protein stabilisation.

Gimme Seaweed is expanding beyond handheld seaweed snacks with the launch of K-Crisps, an organic, jaban-style seaweed topping.

BioMara, in collaboration with ingredient supplier Macphie and Abertay University, has completed a government-funded project to incorporate a new seaweed-based ingredient into mainstream food products.

Nestlé’s Institute of Agricultural Sciences has entered into research collaborations to explore the potential environmental benefits and scalability of innovative aquaculture approaches.

The F&B industry is embracing algae innovation, from seaweed that sizzles like bacon to algae oils, and sustainability packaging.

Italian food-tech KelpEat has introduced a new high-protein seaweed snack, made with Solar Foods’ microbial Solein protein.

Sway and Umaro have been awarded a $1.5m US Department of Energy grant to accelerate innovation in sustainable seaweed-based bioplastics.

B’Zeos has successfully closed a seed funding round, bringing its total equity and grant funding to more than €5 million.

Seaweed packaging company Notpla has completed a £20m Series A funding round to accelerate innovation and its expansion into the US.