Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The seasonal variability and rapid degradation of seaweed post-harvest create challenges in ensuring a consistent, year-round supply of high-quality seaweed ingredients for various industries. Existing processing methods often fail to preserve the nutritional and functional properties of seaweed, limiting its application in food, agriculture, and cosmetics.
Solution
Seaweed Concept provides a unique solution for the preservation and transformation of marine algae through a combination of mobile, modular biorefinery units and a patented lacto-fermentation technology. This approach allows for on-site processing and stabilization of seaweed, addressing the challenges of seasonality and degradation. The lacto-fermentation process not only preserves the seaweed but also enhances its nutritional and functional properties. Seaweed Concept delivers standardized, high-quality seaweed ingredients year-round, catering to the stringent quality standards of diverse industrial sectors.
Target Audience
The primary customers are manufacturers in the food, agri-food, animal feed, plant production, soil management, cosmetics, and biomaterials industries seeking a consistent and high-quality supply of seaweed-derived ingredients.
Features
- Mobile, modular biorefinery units for on-site processing and stabilization of algae
- Patented lacto-fermentation technology to preserve and enhance seaweed properties
- Production of fermented seaweed, fermentation juice, and seaweed juice ingredients
- Ingredients standardized and available year-round
- Applications in human food (Algood® brand), animal feed, plant production, soil management, cosmetics, and biomaterials
- Sustainable and eco-responsible manufacturing process
- Customizable packaging options including bidons, seaux, outre, and big bags