The Netherlands actively engaged in seaweed farming and research

Published 2023년 6월 12일

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The Netherlands is emerging as a major player in the seaweed farming industry, with plans to expand its production to 8 million tonnes by 2030. The country is actively researching seaweed as a sustainable bio feedstock and is looking into the production of seaweed-based packaging materials and food. The industry is expected to grow due to the European Union's regulations on single-use plastic. Korean exporters see potential in this market and are exploring opportunities to export seaweed products.

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Seaweed farming is rapidly emerging as a promising industry in the Netherlands Currently, most seaweeds are produced in Asian countries, but Expected to reach 8 million tons by 2030 as it seeks to expand its market share in Europe Develop seaweed-based packaging materials and foods to find export opportunities The Netherlands is actively researching the potential of seaweed as a sustainable bio feedstock. In the Netherlands, bordered by the North Sea on its western coastline and the Wadden Sea on its northern coastline, seaweed farming can help protect and restore coasts, as well as provide a sustainable source of food, feed and biomaterials. It is a promising industry in the Netherlands with potential. Asian countries still lead the way in seaweed production, with 96% of global seaweed production being produced in Asian countries. According to UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) statistics, Asian seaweed production in 2019 accounted for 97.4% of the global seaweed ...

Source: Fisheco