“Seaweed’s like the next soy. 20 years ago no one had heard of it; now it’s in your fridge, it’s in your makeup, it’s in your cosmetics, it’s permeated throughout many industries,” says Karen Scofield ...

Seaweed farms like this one in South Korea promise to provide food with a minimal environmental footprint. Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, FlickrCC. The production of seaweed has boomed to ...

Seaweed has been an essential part of Asian food culture for years. Only recently have Western communities come to acknowledge its nutritional assets. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants ...

Along the coasts of Alaska and British Columbia, seaweed farming is growing rapidly, driven by growing demand for the marine algae in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and other products.

Maine Seaweed Week is set to return this Friday and will run through May 4. The annual food and drink festival, now in its seventh year, celebrates the state's seaweed harvest.

Levels of floating seaweed mats have skyrocketed in the Atlantic Ocean in the past month, with the total amount breaking the record for March. The seaweed travels on ocean currents across the ...

Stinking mats of rotting seaweed are already starting to pile up on beaches across the Caribbean. These mega-blooms of slimy brown algae called sargassum were once seldom seen — but climate ...

South Korea has achieved a record high in its exports of dried seaweed during the first quarter of this year. This growth reflects the increasing global demand for dried seaweed, which is an essential ...

Dried seaweed crisps have become a popular snack option for those looking to indulge without the guilt. These crisps are crunchy and packed with nutrients, making them a great alternative to ...

Policies such as extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation and prohibitions on non-recyclable packaging are ...

Fans of “Shark Tank” probably recall the 2022 episode with Umaro Foods, a Berkeley company that makes vegan bacon out of seaweed. Investor Robert Herjavec put a slice of the product in his ...