ProChile highlights the increased interest in Chilean algae in China this year

Published 2020년 9월 21일

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The Biobío Region in Chile is producing seaweed noodles from cochayuyo, a seaweed that is artisanaly extracted from the coast and exported to 19 countries, with China being the main buyer, accounting for two thirds of the national supply. In the first eight months of 2020, seaweed exports reached US $ 64 million, with China's demand increasing by 4% compared to the same period last year. Juan Francisco Aldunce, who owns a seaweed exporting SME in Hualqui, produces cochayuyo noodles and employs around 60 people. The Regional Director of ProChile in Biobío, Paula Hormazábal, highlighted that algae is a crucial part of the diet in Asian countries and is rich in essential nutrients. Despite the pandemic, seaweed production and export have been maintained, with China increasing its purchase due to a healthier diet trend. Aldunce is promoting the consumption of seaweed in Chile through his website comealgas.cl, which provides information on the benefits of seaweed and easy recipes.

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Concepción, September 16, 2020. Seaweed noodles are one of the products made in the Biobío Region with cochayuyo, which is extracted in an artisanal way on the coast of the south-central area of the country. The seaweed is exported to 19 countries, but the main buyer is China, which purchases about two thirds of the national supply. In the period from January to August 2020, seaweed exports reached US $ 64 million, of which US $ 43 million went to China, a country that increased its demand by 4% compared to the same period last year. One of Biobío's seaweed exporting SMEs belongs to businessman Juan Francisco Aldunce, whose company Seaweed - Herbamar produces these seaweed noodles, which is extruded and then dehydrated cochayuyo, which is sent mainly to China. The plant is located in Hualqui and employs about 60 people. The Regional Director (S) of ProChile in Biobío, Paula Hormazábal, explained that algae are an essential part of the diet of many Asian countries, especially ...

Source: OPIA