The European market for seaweed could be worth €9 billion in 2030 with demand in Europe forecast to rise from 270 000 tonnes in 2019 to 8 million tonnes over the period, according to the EU. The global market for seaweed was worth nearly €14 billion in 2021 and is projected to grow to more than €22 billion in 2028, according to the Dutch government. The EU is currently one of the world’s biggest seaweed importers, getting shipments from China, South Korea and Chile for food and industrial uses such as fertiliser. Seaweed can be grown in the open sea or in tanks on land. Stepped-up research is a central part of the strategy along with better legislation, targeted business support and greater social awareness. Understanding the overall potential, the European Commission in 2022 published an action plan for increasing seaweed production in Europe. Seaweed farming has the potential to offer “many” environmental benefits including in the fight against climate change, according to a 2023 United Nations report. The European Food Safety Authority in 2019 referred to seaweed’s reputation as a “superfood” and cited its high nutritional value.įrom an environmental point of view, seaweed also has plenty of advantages, sucking up CO2 and requiring no additives, fertiliser or fresh water. Whether it is sprinkled on yoghurt at breakfast, salad for lunch or meat and fish in the evening, he thinks seaweed both tastes great and offers big health and environmental benefits.įor human health, seaweed is packed with essential nutrients such as protein and omega-3 fatty acids. ‘Every day we make sure we have a tablespoon of seaweed with some of our meals,’ Gregersen said. The results range from seaweed butter to his new favourite: seaweed pesto. If the idea of adding fermented seaweed to meals at home isn’t yet appealing, Ólavur Gregersen believes it soon will be.įor the past decade, Gregersen and his family in the Faroe Islands have been experimenting with all types of seaweed-inspired cuisine. The market for kelp, “sea lettuce” and other algae is growing as their health and environmental benefits become increasingly known.
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