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What are some sustainable solutions to food production?
I run a vertically integrated seaweed company that farms certain species. Precision aquaculture is starting to enter our sector with sensors, capturing data, etc. However, most of the innovation is happening at the seed level before it is even planted in the ocean. The type and quality of seed has so much impact on yields that it is worth spending the time and money to invest in this area. Farming the ocean has certain similarities with land based agriculture, but because one is farming in the wild ocean it is hard to control the variables. It is also hard to check one's farm on a regular basis out in the ocean so sensors and automation are going to be the wave of the future.
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What are some sustainable solutions to food production?
We're always looking for new processing technologies as it is a big differentiator with customers. Some buyers of our products are very focused on heavy metal levels and others get concerned if iodine levels are too high. We've learned to first read through all the available research on the topic and to reach out to the universities that have done work in a particular area, but frequently it's only a starting point. Coming up with creative solutions for clients makes them more likely to want to work with us.
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What are some sustainable solutions to food production?
We operate in an industry where consumer education is extremely important. Seaweed is becoming a trendy ingredient, but a large portion of consumers have very little knowledge about it. There are many aspects of seaweed that can be appealing including it is one of the most climate friendly foods on the planet, it is nutrient dense, and it is actually packed with glutamates that provide an umami flavor. One thing we learned is that less is more when it comes to consumer education. Trying to highlight too many positive attributes is not effective. Find one or two themes that resonate with consumers and then focus.
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