The Australian seaweed industry is small but is growing rapidly. Food products make up the vast majority of market value, followed by industrial extracts such as alginate and carrageenan, which are used in everyday food and personal care products. In addition to these uses, seaweed biomass is also used for animal feed, fertilisers, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products and biofuels. Momentum is building rapidly with new commercial players entering the space and there is significant need for targeted research to drive growth.
Seaweed Growing up in the unique environment of Coffs Harbour with the ocean on his doorstep and a Marine Science Centre nearby, it’s no surprise that Horizon Scholar, Luke Austin developed a passion for aquaculture, innovation and stewardship.
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SEAWEED / 01.08.22 Asparagopsis is a native Australian seaweed rich in bromoform. It’s the bromoform compound within the seaweed feed supplement that reduces livestock methane emissions by up to 98 per cent. So why isn’t asparagopsis a commodity of large scale? One of the key issues is its availability; but one scientist is on the brink of a discovery which could drive a surge in demand for this seaweed biomass.
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Most often associated with Japanese cuisine, seaweed is packed with minerals and antioxidants and is now a common ingredient used by food manufacturers, chefs, restaurants,...
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Just imagine that you've stumbled across a product or service that the world has been crying out for but just didn't know it. Everyone's dream right? Well that describes perfectly Australia's seaweed industry. An industry in its infancy but with help from AgriFutures Australia, and the Australian Seaweed Institute, it's ready to leap onto the world stage.
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Australia has the skill set to develop both seaweed cultivating and harvesting industries. But a key challenge is the development of commercially focused research, development...
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The Australian seaweed industry is small but is growing rapidly. Food products make up the vast majority of market value, followed by industrial extracts such...
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The Australian seaweed industry is small but is growing rapidly. Food products make up the vast majority of market value, followed by industrial extracts such...
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The Australian seaweed industry is small but is growing rapidly. Food products make up the vast majority of market value, followed by industrial extracts such...
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The Australian seaweed industry is small but is growing rapidly. Food products make up the vast majority of market value, followed by industrial extracts such...
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The Australian seaweed industry is small but is growing rapidly. Food products make up the vast majority of market value, followed by industrial extracts such...
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