Substantial funding for new seaweed products

The EU project AlgaeProBANOS, coordinated by the Submariner Network from Germany, has secured €12 million in funding to develop products based on seaweed and algae. This initiative includes 26 partners from European industry and research and focuses on creating dietary supplements and other seaweed-based products. Products to be developed include dietary supplements for Alzheimer’s, seaweed soups, and fishcakes, emphasizing the health benefits of seaweed and its sustainability as a resource.