Food Security
Boost Economic Resilience with Seaweed
A sustainable crop that addresses the challenges of food and packaging manufacturers.
Seaweed is not just a versatile ingredient, it’s a transformative solution for the challenges you face in today’s food system.
Explore how integrating seaweed into your products can enhance your business’ resilience and sustainability:
Tasty, Innovative & Nutritious Food
Seaweed is a powerhouse of essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It can significantly enhance the nutritional profile of your products. Whether you are developing new food products or enhancing existing ones, the unique nutrient composition of seaweed can meet the growing consumer demand for healthier, nutrient-rich options.
As the global population grows and protein demand rises, traditional protein production systems are reaching their limits due to various environmental and resource constraints. Seaweeds are rich in essential amino acids, presenting a promising alternative to common protein sources.
Thanks to the versatility of seaweed and the variety of species, this unobtrusive crop can easily be integrated into a wide range of products, from snacks and beverages to condiments and dietary supplements.
Supply Chain Reliability
Seaweed offers a local, reliable supply chain solution. Grown on land or in dedicated ocean leases locally, seaweed reduces dependence on volatile global markets and minimises disruptions. By sourcing seaweed locally, you can ensure a consistent, high-quality supply of raw materials, making your supply chain more resilient and less susceptible to external shocks.
Seaweed-based Fertilisers and Biochar
Seaweed-based fertilisers offer a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional chemical fertilisers, significantly improving soil health while reducing environmental impact. These natural fertilisers enhance nutrient availability and promote soil microbiome diversity, leading to healthier crops and increased yields.
The leftover material from seaweed processing can be converted to biochar, a carbon-rich substance that further enhances soil health by improving its structure, water retention, and nutrient-holding capacity. By converting seaweed and plant materials to biochar, the absorbed carbon will be locked away for centuries.
Integrating seaweed-based fertilisers promotes soil regeneration and helps farmers transition to more sustainable farming practices.
Sustainability Reporting
New sustainability regulations and reporting requirements are being phased in globally. Investors increasingly believe that companies that perform well on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) are less risky and better positioned for the long term.
Seaweed products actively contribute to the realisation of sustainability goals. Growing seaweed requires no or minimal land, water, and fertilisers. It provides environmental benefits by sequestering CO2 and soaking up unwanted excess nutrients. Integrating seaweed into your products helps you demonstrate your commitment to environmental stewardship in your sustainability reports.
Stakeholder Trust
Integrating seaweed into your products not only addresses these critical challenges but also alleviates pressure from stakeholders. ESG reporting builds trust and transparency. By showcasing your commitment to quality products, waste reduction, supply reliability, and sustainability, you enhance your brand’s reputation and build stronger relationships with investors, consumers, and regulatory bodies.
Ready to transform your food or agriculture business with seaweed? Contact us today to discover how we can help you drive resilience and sustainability.
We provide:
High-grade, ready-to-eat seaweed that can be packaged to your requirements
Fertilisers and bio-stimulants processed as required
Location-dependent ocean- or land-based seaweed farm design and project management
Independent ESG reporting support (We educate & assist you and celebrate & promote your achievements)
We Specialise in the Seamless Development and Delivery of Impactful Seaweed Projects from Inception to Realisation.
Southern Ocean Carbon provides location dependent project evaluation, project management and hands-on project delivery to allow our partners to leverage the power of seaweed to restore marine environments, sequester carbon, use biomass grown for plastic alternatives and other seaweed-based products and assist aquaculture companies to meet global protein requirements.
