by Sophie Hoyle | Aug 21, 2019 | Benefits of seaweed, Eat healthy with seaweed, Future food, Get healthy with seaweed, Healthy seaweed, Iodine, Iodine deficiency, Organic Seaweed, safe seaweed supply, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed health benefits, Seaweed health claims, Seaweed Nutrition, Seaweed suppliers, Uncategorised, Uncategorized, ways to get healthy
The appearance and feel of our skin is something we take great notice of. When we suffer from common skin concerns like rashes, acne, redness or dryness, it can have a severe impact on our confidence and our overall happiness. Taking care of your skin is so important....
by Craig Rose | Sep 13, 2017 | Benefits of seaweed, DNA Authenticated Seaweed, DNA Authentication, Doctor Seaweed, Harvesting Seaweed, Healthy seaweed, Iodine, Patent Pending Seaweed Ingredients, Research, Seaweed & Co, Seaweed Accreditation, Seaweed Research, Uncategorized
During 2013, the Horse Meat scandal led to consumers losing their confidence in meat products, and the honestly of the paper trail. Without analytical, independent authentication of what meat is what, then people and companies can lie; and they did. Therefore, DNA...
by Craig Rose | Aug 9, 2017 | Benefits of seaweed, Doctor Seaweed, Interesting uses of seaweed, Sea Kelp, Seaweed, Seaweed & Co, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Humour, Uncategorized
Here’s a little reminder of International Joke Day that this year was on the 1st July! Why was the sand wet?… Because the Seaweed! Why did the Seaweed?… Because he saw the Crab dressing! Where does seaweed look for a job?… In the...
by Craig Rose | Aug 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
A recent study, published in The Journal of Nutrition, has highlighted the urgent need for the long-term intake of iodine in the diet, especially in women of child bearing age. This is a serious problem, and one that is growing, around the world. Diets insufficient...
by Craig Rose | Jul 26, 2017 | Benefits of seaweed, Doctor Seaweed, Eat healthy with seaweed, Healthy eating, History of Seaweed, Seaweed, Seaweed Ancient superfood, The History of Seaweed, Uncategorized
Consuming only the most natural foods, to return our bodies to their natural state, is the purpose of the Paleo Diet, here we will discover the facts and how seaweed benefits paleo diet participants. What is the Paleo Diet? The paleo diet is often referred to as the...
by Craig Rose | Mar 3, 2017 | Future food, Healthy eating, Healthy seaweed, Interesting uses of seaweed, scottish seaweed, Seaweed, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Nutrition, Seaweed recipes, Seaweed Soup, Uncategorized
‘Sea Greens and Grain Broth’ marks an exciting new addition to Sainsbury’ soup range Seaweed Soup? Really? Yes, really! Seaweed soup may sound odd to some, but it’s bang on trend – and for good reason. 2017 is the year that seaweed is in as the number one power plant...
by Craig Rose | Feb 17, 2017 | Allergen Free Seaweed, Benefits of seaweed, Healthy seaweed, Seaweed, Seaweed Accreditation, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed safety, Seaweed standards, Sustainable seaweed, Uncategorized
It may seem odd that seaweed (clearly from the sea!) could be considered allergen free seaweed. However, Seaweed & Co. can offer allergen free seaweed within the parameters stated, and which we explain more about here. By its very nature, seaweed comes from the...
by Craig Rose | Feb 1, 2017 | Benefits of seaweed, Future food, Healthy eating, Healthy seaweed, Interesting uses of seaweed, Salt Replacement, Seaweed, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed recipes, Seaweed Research, Seaweed salt replacement, Uncategorized
Our very own Dr Craig Rose appeared on the Channel 4 prime time TV show Food Unwrapped to discuss the many benefits of seaweed. The particular benefits of seaweed discussed were seaweed’s use for salt replacement. The umami properties of seaweeds can boost...
by Craig Rose | Feb 1, 2017 | Future food, Healthy eating, Healthy seaweed, Interesting uses of seaweed, Salt Replacement, scottish seaweed, Seaweed, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed salt replacement, Smoked Seaweed Ingredients, Uncategorized
A recent article in The Guardian highlights how Britain’s native plants give some amazing flavours. One specifically they mention is the incredible pepper dulse – a type of seaweed. Its intense peppery flavour is really quite spectacular. However, as a...
by Craig Rose | Jan 19, 2017 | Future food, Healthy seaweed, Salt Replacement, scottish seaweed, Seaweed, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Research, Seaweed superfood, Seaweed Supply, Uncategorized
Here at Seaweed & Co., we are absolutely delighted to see our seaweed ingredients recognised as the NUMBER 1 Trend for 2017. A recent report highlights Plant Power Trends, with Seaweed Ingredients as the number one. This report features The Food Doctor’s...
by Craig Rose | Jan 3, 2017 | Future food, Healthy eating, obesity, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed for weight loss, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Metabolism and Energy, Uncategorized, Weight management
As the New Year begins, there are a plethora of articles on seaweed benefits for a healthy start to 2017. This is true all around the world. From the UK, to India to South Africa. These seaweed benefits include helping address weight management, which is so often the...
by Craig Rose | Sep 7, 2016 | Future food, Healthy seaweed, Interesting uses of seaweed, scottish seaweed, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Nutrition, Seaweed Research, Seaweed standards, Seaweed Sustainability, Uncategorized
Seaweed has had a meteoric week of media, as the many seaweed benefits continue to amaze, and demonstrate their relevance to many aspects of our lives. The appearance of our own Dr Craig Rose on BBC Radio 4’s The Today Programme was a huge highlight for us....
by Craig Rose | Sep 1, 2016 | Future food, Healthy seaweed, Interesting uses of seaweed, Seaweed, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Research, Seaweed Sustainability, Uncategorized
FutureFest is coming – the weekend of 17/18th Sept 2016, and our own Dr Craig Rose is speaking on the future uses of seaweed and other amazing stuff! FutureFest is set to be a mind-blowing weekend of talks and immersive experiences. Its a huge honour to be...
by Craig Rose | Aug 25, 2016 | Future food, Healthy eating, Healthy seaweed, Interesting uses of seaweed, Salt Replacement, Seaweed, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed for weight loss, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Nutrition, Seaweed recipes, Seaweed salt replacement, Seaweed Sustainability, Uncategorized
A recent article in Food Navigator USA reports experts saying algae and seaweed ingredients still have huge potential Seaweed ingredients offer a plethora of benefits for the food, beverage and nutrition markets. The article highlights how there has been aspects of...
by Craig Rose | Jul 20, 2016 | Future food, Healthy eating, Healthy seaweed, Interesting uses of seaweed, Research, Salt Replacement, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed extracts, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Nutrition, Seaweed Research, Seaweed superfood, Uncategorized, Weight management
Channel 4’s Superfoods programme was aired this week in the UK, and confirmed (what we’ve know all along!) that seaweed is a superfood!! Seaweed superfood is something that has been highlighted many times before. In this programme the seaweed superfood...
by Craig Rose | Jul 11, 2016 | Future food, Interesting uses of seaweed, Seaweed, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Research, Seaweed Sustainability, Uncategorized
Devastating kill offs of seaweed off the West Australia Coast are a sign of the challenges we will face with Climate Change. Seaweed benefits efforts to understand changes as an indicator of rising sea level temperatures. Between 2010 and 2013, large stretches of...
by Craig Rose | Jun 28, 2016 | Child development, Healthy eating, Healthy seaweed, Interesting uses of seaweed, Pregnancy, Research, Seaweed, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed iodine, Seaweed Research, Seaweed safety, Uncategorized
Can you believe it – seaweed during pregnancy is apparently the number one craving!!! This may not be as odd as you think, especially when we explore the science and importance of seaweed nutrition during pregnancy and beyond. Buy Your Doctor Seaweed’s...
by Craig Rose | Jun 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
I am sure you are familiar with an expression ‘beauty inside and out’, and “beauty from within” Well eating seaweed is good for you, for hair and your skin (our seaweed even has an EU Approved Health claim for skin!!). The fact that seaweed is good for you...
by Craig Rose | Jun 15, 2016 | Future food, Healthy seaweed, Interesting uses of seaweed, scottish seaweed, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Research, Seaweed Supply, Seaweed Sustainability, Sustainable seaweed, Uncategorized
Dr Craig Rose, Founder and Managing Director of Seaweed & Co. was honoured with an invited talk on seaweed at the House of Lords. The event on enterprise, was sponsored by Lord Wei of Shoreditch, and was held within the House of Lords, and next to the beautiful...
by Craig Rose | May 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
Seaweeds are magnificent in so many ways, and we write often about the benefits of seaweed. However, seaweeds should grow where seaweeds are meant to grow. Seaweeds shouldn’t grow where theyre not meant to. It sounds obvious! However, with the influx of...
by Craig Rose | May 5, 2016 | Healthy eating, Healthy seaweed, Interesting uses of seaweed, Salt Replacement, Seaweed, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Nutrition, Seaweed recipes, Seaweed salt replacement, Seaweed standards, Uncategorized
A recent article in Food & Drink Europe discusses the controversial success of salt reduction targets in the UK. We just want more people to be using seaweed for salt replacement! The UK’s food industry was recently pleased with the success reported from...
by Craig Rose | May 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
Seaweed & Co.’s founder and Managing Director, Dr Craig Rose, is honoured to have been invited to speak at the House of Lords. As a result of Seaweed & Co.’s achievements, aspirations and growth potential, the company has been invited as one of a...
by Craig Rose | Apr 28, 2016 | Interesting uses of seaweed, Seaweed, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Supply, Uncategorized
The North East Growth Hub goes live today, at a sold out event in the SAGE Gateshead. The event discussed the new online platform, and had talks and panel discussions from key business figures. Honoured to be considered one of these key business figures, was our very...
by Craig Rose | Apr 20, 2016 | Healthy seaweed, scottish seaweed, Seaweed, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Supply, Sustainable seaweed, Uncategorized
The British Government’s StartUp Loans Company has selected Seaweed & Co. as its Case Study to highlight Exporting is GREAT. In collaboration with multiple partners (including our favourite people at Virgin StartUp), this initiative is promoting the opportunities...
by Craig Rose | Apr 12, 2016 | Future food, Healthy eating, Healthy seaweed, Interesting uses of seaweed, Marlene Watson-Tara, Salt Replacement, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Nutrition, Seaweed recipes, Uncategorized
Whilst the spring should be here, with longer days and daffodils in bloom, it is a cold rainy day where we are sat. If its the same where you are, try this delicious, warming, and tasty soup from Marlene Watson-Tara; with added seaweed nutritional benefits too....
by Craig Rose | Apr 4, 2016 | Future food, Healthy eating, Healthy seaweed, Interesting uses of seaweed, Marlene Watson-Tara, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Nutrition, Seaweed recipes, Seaweed standards, Uncategorized
Bolognaise is a family favourite, and this incredible twist by Marlene Watson Tara on the traditional meat dish provides a Vegan option, and includes our phenominally nutritious and unique food grade seaweed. Ingredients 2 tbsps. Clearspring Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1...
by Craig Rose | Mar 30, 2016 | Cognitive Development, Healthy eating, Healthy seaweed, Interesting uses of seaweed, Marlene Watson-Tara, Salt Replacement, scottish seaweed, Seaweed, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed salt replacement, Uncategorized
With spring in the air and as summer is in sight, Marlene Watson-Tara has sent us another of her outstanding seaweed inspire recipes – Smoked Tofu Burgers – with a sprinkle of Seaweed Nutrition Benefits – ideal for a fresh sunny meal. Ingredients 1...
by Craig Rose | Mar 17, 2016 | Future food, Healthy eating, Healthy seaweed, Interesting uses of seaweed, Iodine, Marlene Watson-Tara, Salt Replacement, Seaweed, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Nutrition, Seaweed salt replacement, Uncategorized
If you’ve made the magnificient Sweet Potato Falafel recipe (with that boost of seaweed nutrition benefits) from the amazing Marlene Watson-Tara, then what better to go with them that this delicious Roasted Beet Hummus? Roasted Beet Hummus Nutritionally dense,...
by Craig Rose | Mar 14, 2016 | Healthy eating, Healthy seaweed, Interesting uses of seaweed, Marlene Watson-Tara, Research, Seaweed, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Nutrition, Uncategorized
For a delicious Middle-Eastern inspired dish, look no further than Marlene Watson-Tara’s new recipe for sweet potato falafels. Packed with chickpeas, sweet potato and a generous pinch of spices to make it really flavourful, this light and easy recipe is perfect for...
by Craig Rose | Mar 9, 2016 | Future food, Healthy eating, Healthy seaweed, Marlene Watson-Tara, Salt Replacement, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Nutrition, Uncategorized
Mintel reports in a study out today that there has been a 147% increase in seaweed-flavoured food and drinks between 2011-2015. This is a great trend to see, and demonstrates the many seaweed benefits for the food, health and nutrition markets. As regular readers will...
by Craig Rose | Mar 7, 2016 | Future food, Healthy seaweed, Interesting uses of seaweed, Salt Replacement, Seaweed Accreditation, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Nutrition, Seaweed salt replacement, Seaweed Supply, Seaweed Sustainability, Traceability, Uncategorized
After a great article in Food Ingredients (Seaweed: An Ocean of Opportunity), we were delighted to see it was Number One as the most read story for several days! The article heavily featured our very own Dr Craig Rose talking about Seaweed & Co., and the immense...
by Craig Rose | Mar 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
Recent news reports of the Seaweed Standards proposed by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) aim to ensure the sustainability of wild and cultivated seaweed globally. In the main, this is most welcomed news, and...
by Craig Rose | Feb 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
Another great recipe from Marlene Watson-Tara, and its a real treat. Hebridean Oatmeal Raisin Cookies – with Seaweed Nutrition! Ingredients 1 ½ cups rolled oats ¾ cup whole-wheat pastry flour ¼ tsp. Hebridean Ascophyllum Seaweed ½ cup chopped walnuts or almonds...
by Craig Rose | Feb 26, 2016 | Healthy seaweed, scottish seaweed, Seaweed, Seaweed Accreditation, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Supply, Seaweed Sustainability, Traceability, Uncategorized
One of the biggest international travel sites has voted the Outer Hebridean Island of Lewis and Harris as the top in Europe. Amazingly, this stunning and pristine island beat rivals in Thailand, Chile and Madagascar, which means it is included in the top five islands...
by Craig Rose | Feb 25, 2016 | Healthy eating, Healthy seaweed, Interesting uses of seaweed, Marlene Watson-Tara, Salt Replacement, scottish seaweed, Seaweed Benefits, seaweed gut health, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Nutrition, Seaweed salt replacement, Uncategorized
I had the great pleasure of meeting Marlene Watson-Tara recently. She was not only fascinating, hugely passionate, and extraordinarily knowledgable, but she makes some really good food too! Here is her latest shared creation, which incorporates some of our seaweed:...
by Craig Rose | Feb 18, 2016 | Future food, Healthy eating, Healthy seaweed, Interesting uses of seaweed, Salt Replacement, Seaweed, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Nutrition, Seaweed salt replacement, Uncategorized
Seaweed as an effective salt replacement we hope is becoming increasingly well-known! In previous blogs we have discussed the importance of reducing salt where I hope many of the ‘WHYs’ have been answered This post will focus more on the ‘WHEN’ In other words, we will...
by Craig Rose | Feb 5, 2016 | Interesting uses of seaweed, Seaweed Accreditation, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Research, Seaweed safety, Seaweed Supply, Traceability, Uncategorized
Increasingly industry is requiring better traceability, transparency and authentication of the foods and ingredients being used. At Seaweed & Co., and with the input of Dr Craig Rose, our expert panel and key collaborators, a highly innovative and proprietary...
by Craig Rose | Jan 26, 2016 | Future food, Healthy eating, Healthy seaweed, Interesting uses of seaweed, scottish seaweed, Seaweed, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed iodine, Seaweed Nutrition, Seaweed Supply, Uncategorized
There are not many ways for vegans and vegetarians to get certain vitamins and minerals as they don’t eat fish and meat. So, there may be a great deal of difficulty in finding a proper source of iodine, calcium, magnesium and omega3 fatty acids. When this is the case,...
by Craig Rose | Jan 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
FoodManufacturer.co.uk reports this week on the challenges of sugar reformulation, and how the industry can learn from the salt replacement achievements. Key in this story, is the use of seaweed for salt replacement, and the successes of the likes of Eat Balanced...
by Craig Rose | Dec 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
Tonight’s Euromillions will be a big one, and below is the lottery ticket chosen by our very own Dr Craig Rose. Share this on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn (or all of them!) to receive a share of our inevitable winnings, and as a slightly early Christmas...
by Craig Rose | Dec 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
Season’s Greetings from all at Seaweed & Co. It has been a fantastic year! We would like to thank you for your interest and support. It has been an incredible year for seaweed, which has seen us featured by Virgin StartUp, highlighted by the...
by Craig Rose | Oct 29, 2015 | Future food, Interesting uses of seaweed, Research, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Cultivation, Seaweed Research, Seaweed Sustainability, Uncategorized
There are increasingly concerning messages and signs of climate change, caused by global warming and greenhouse gas emissions. Of course, forecasts may seem quite frustrating: Earth’s average temperature is constantly increasing, sea level is raising while ice...
by Craig Rose | Oct 21, 2015 | Future food, Healthy eating, Interesting uses of seaweed, Research, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed extracts, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Research, Seaweed Sustainability, Sustainable seaweed, Uncategorized
Doctor Seaweed always want to try and educate with things you didn’t know about seaweed and algae. Did you know you can get plastic bottles made of seaweed! (And yes, you may want to try to eat it as well) ‘A fruit that was made by man’ – this is the way...
by Craig Rose | Sep 28, 2015 | Healthy eating, Healthy seaweed, Interesting uses of seaweed, Salt Replacement, Seaweed Benefits, Seaweed Ingredients, Seaweed Research, Seaweed salt replacement, Uncategorized
We have previously discussed that seaweed for salt replacement is one of the key seaweed benefits. In this blog, Doctor Seaweed will highlight some new studies and reveal various opinions on this issue. As new research is constantly emerging we want to help you to...
by Craig Rose | Sep 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
At Seaweed & Co. we want to share the benefits of seaweed, and all our good fortune. So, we will keep sharing a lottery ticket we buy, and if you re-tweet, Facebook Like and Share, Share on LinkedIn and Google+, then you will share any (potential!) wins with us....
by Craig Rose | May 22, 2015 | Future food, Healthy eating, Iodine, Salt Replacement, Seaweed Nutrition, Uncategorized
What a headline we’ve had this week from The Guardian – The Unstoppable Rise of Seaweed Seaweed is more and more in our supermarets. Get the shopping trollies ready!! With Tesco launching fresh seaweed (sea spaghetti) product sourced in Cornwall, this is...
