The company has four Seaweed farms: in Morocco, India and two in Ireland. Last year, another test location was added off the coast of Scheveningen in the Netherlands.
seaweed do, how do they relate to each other and how can we use its positive properties.”
Seaweed products tested with farmers The Seaweed Company developed its own products, in- cluding nutritional supplements for dairy cattle, pigs and chickens and biostimulants, which the company tested in practice. For example, it was found that seaweed has a pos- itive effect on the health of people, animals and plants. “Our scientists test the products together with farmers, in stables, on agricultural land and with companies that use them as a food ingredient. For example, we’re working with a company to investigate whether we can replace synthetic bread improvers with seaweed. We take a pragmatic approach based on data. We validate the results with, among others, Ghent University and TU Delft. The results are striking.” The company found that its seaweed-based products im- prove, among other things, the gut health and immunity of piglets, as well as soil health and plant growth, and that it can reduce methane emissions from cows. “We see
seaweed as an important component in sustainable ag- riculture and food. By using our biostimulants, the use of pesticides and fertilisers can be reduced, for example.”
Cultivation, processing and marketing within one company According to Wouters, the Seaweed Company distinguishes itself from other companies through its vertical integration. “We have cultivation, processing and sales in our own hands. Other companies, for example, only focus on cultivation or processing.” In terms of product range, the founders do not see the company as a start-up. “To take the step in scaling up, more funding is needed so that we can also scale up cultiva- tion.” The Seaweed Company currently finances its activities with money from private investors and a retailer who believes in the concept. The future of seaweed in Europe looks positive for Wouters and Sneekes. “You notice that seaweed is becoming more and more famous. Parties like Unilever are also actively working on it. We are convinced of that in about ten years’ time it will be a permanent part of our diet. “
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