Seakura - Sea of Life Overview
Seakura is a producer of "super seaweed," offering a wide range of seaweed products to retail and food companies worldwide. The company cultivates and adds value to some of the finest and cleanest seaweed in the world. Seakura combines proprietary aquaculture technology in land-based eco-pools, free from open-sea pollution, with multi-crop, organic, sustainable methods to enable farmers around the world to locally grow and supply a variety of fresh, clean, and highly nutritional seaweed year-round, regardless of sea or weather conditions.
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Seakura: 'We are at the frontier of land-based seaweed cultivation'
Seakura, an Israeli company founded in 2007, has developed an advanced agricultural model for ecological marine agriculture. The companys land-based seaweed farm uses seawater pools to mimic the marine environment, resulting in high-quality seaweed with nutritional benefits. Seakura has secured intellectual property rights for its production process and has received US patent approval. The company produces two types of seaweed, ulva and gracilaria, which are used in various food and nutritional products. Seakura is looking for strategic partners to expand its distribution and is negotiating joint venture agreements in different markets. The company aims to spread its unique technology worldwide to meet the growing demand for healthy nutrients.
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Entrepreneur Sees a Future Filled with Seawater Seaweed Farming Pools
Seakura, an algae farming company, sees seaweed as the future of sustainable farming. Seaweed is considered a superfood and can be farmed in non-arable lands, making it a cost-efficient and environmentally friendly way to produce nutritious food. Seakura farms seaweed on land in pools with access to seawater, avoiding pollution and allowing for product quality monitoring. The company currently grows 100 tons of seaweed a year and sells it fresh and frozen in Israel and Europe. They are expanding their marketing to the U.S. and Asia and plan to set up a farm in South America this year.
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Seakura sees seaweed as the food of the future
Israeli company Seakura is growing algae on land for fish agriculture. The company aims to provide a sustainable and controlled environment for algae growth, eliminating the seasonal and risky conditions of marine agriculture. The global algae market is projected to reach $18 billion in 2021. Seakuras approach allows for the production of algae with higher nutritional value, including protein, calcium, and iodine. The company has invested NIS 55 million in its operations. The article discusses the potential for corporations to take over the industry and the importance of sustainable practices.
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http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Culture/Food-of-the-future-449589
Israeli seaweed company Seakura, known for producing organic seaweed, is growing and harvesting seaweed on land under environment-friendly conditions. They offer customers the opportunity to enjoy the flavors and nutritious values of seaweed while protecting the environment. Seakuras seaweed has become a culinary trend in top establishments worldwide. The company recently presented its products to culinary writers, showcasing the versatility and nutritional value of seaweed in various dishes. Seakura sells fresh seaweed in packages or frozen, and it is available at delicatessens, natural food stores, and online. The article also includes three recipes that incorporate Seakura seaweed. The company aims to promote healthful, organic, and sustainable food growing values while restoring balance to the sea.
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An Israeli Company Bets That Seaweed Isn't Just for Sushi Anymore
| Sector | Agriculture & Food Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | Undisclosed |
| Last funding | Undisclosed |
| Stage | Mature |
| Rounds | 0 |
| Investors | 0 |
Team Members
7
Employees: 1-10
Web & Social Links
| Website | seakura.co.il/ |
Locations
HaMelacha Street 18, Netanya, Israel
585 Canarctic Dr, Toronto, North York, Ontario M3J 2P9, Canada
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