Seaweed is an incredible natural resource. Coastal communities have witnessed its benefits for generations, but now the scientific community is finally catching up. In 2021, we discussed a variety of benefits for industries ranging from hair care, oral care and mental health to the brewing, food and beverage and CPG industries. If you missed any […]
Will your next straw outlast you? It’s very likely. According to the World Wildlife Fund, the average plastic straw takes about 200 years to degrade, creating choking hazards for animals and a time-released toxin guaranteed to harm the environment for two centuries. And that’s only one source of plastic pollution that’s doing major harm to […]
In the restaurant business, presentation is everything. If your dish can catch the eye of a customer from across the room or as they are scrolling through their Instagram feed, then you’ll have a better chance of getting them to order your best menu items. How you entice them has as much to do with […]
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia – Acadian SeaPlus™, an all-natural seaweed company that provides premium seaweed products for a variety of human uses, is eager to announce the availability of Chondracanthus chamissoi to consumers across the global market. This species of wild-harvested seaweed will complement the current varieties available from Acadian, helping to increase the health and […]
What you’re eating today might be very different from what you’re eating 20 years in the future as climate change puts your favorite dishes and food staples at risk. Here’s a glimpse at just some of the foods and beverages that will be hard to find on restaurant menus or the local grocery store: […]
Meatless burgers. Vegan pizza. Dairy-free chocolate ice cream. More consumers want vegan options for their favorite food and drink products. In 2020, the plant-based food market grew to $7 billion in sales, showing year after year gains in U.S. demand. With the variety of new and known vegan alternatives, many consumers are wondering whether their […]
If you’ve read our blog before, you’re no stranger to the many health benefits of seaweed. Few foods have the wide array of health benefits of this marine algae. Researchers all over the globe have uncovered the different ways in which seaweed has boosted heart health, dietary health and even been used in the treatment […]
With only one set of permanent teeth to last a lifetime, there’s a lot of pressure on the average person to maintain great oral hygiene every day. Yet, if you look at research from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017, it’s clear that most people are fighting an uphill battle. In between 1990 and […]
From shea butter and coconut oil to banana-based products and rice water treatments, consumers crave natural hair care ingredients that make them look and feel good – without the threat of harmful side effects. Historically, the mainstream hair care industry has responded to that demand in fits and starts, but what if your brand could […]
When visiting their psychiatrist, most people would be surprised if the doctor prescribed a daily dosage of seaweed, yet there’s growing evidence that this all-natural resource can contribute to better mental health. A return of interest in the brain-gut connection is part of an approach to more holistic mental health treatments. Here’s why more […]