Seakura, an Israeli ag tech company, has developed a unique biomass production system that it believes will enable it to capitalise on growing demand for plant-based ingredients. We caught up with the company to find out more about its tech and international ambitions. Seakura was founded in 2007 by Yossi Karta. Based in Mikmoret, Israel, […]
Findings showed fucoidan effects included cell cycle arrest, DNA damage, RNA metabolism and protein synthesis. Research published in Marine Drugs has uncovered the biological pathways by which fucoidan—a unique bioactive compound naturally found in brown macroalage—may combat cancer cells. Undertaken at the University of Tasmania, the in vitro research utilized Maritech fucoidan extracts produced by […]
The United Nations predicts by 2050 there will be around 9.8 bn people on Earth and feeding them will require the production of a huge amount of protein each year, 50% more than today. Cultivated red zone There are 14 million square kilometers of cultivated land in the world which we can use. That amounts […]
Seaweed masquerading as pasta is becoming very popular for consumers looking for a low-carb alternative to their normal pasta, according to Mintel. Sea spaghetti sales have grown in Europe, especially among a rising health-conscious shopper base. The Mintel Global New Product Database revealed gluten-free products represented 15% of all pasta launches in 2016. The idea […]
