This month, we’re raising a toast — and maybe a fillet of cod — to someone incredibly special to the Lofoten Seaweed story: Angelita Eriksen’s father, Angel Eriksen ( yes, she is named after him), who just turned 80!
Orcas swim by in the Lofoten Islands near where we harvest seaweed at Lofoten Seaweed.
Meet Miriam – Our Newest Seaweed Enthusiast from Flakstad We’re beyond excited to have Miriam in the Lofoten Seaweed family! Born and raised in beautiful Ramberg, the municipal center of Flakstad island, Miriam is as local as they come. Except for a few years in Trondheim for her studies, she’s spent her entire life surrounded…
Lofoten Seaweed’s New Sales and Marketing Manager Q: Welcome to the team, Johannes! Can you tell us a little about your background? Johannes: Thank you! Well, I grew up in a small village in Sweden, near the city of Uppsala. My parents were academics working in energy and battery research, so I was always surrounded…
As the calendar flips to a new year, there’s a certain magic in the air—a sense of renewal, fresh starts, and the possibility to do things a little differently. But let’s face it: New Year’s resolutions can sometimes feel like a to-do list we’ve already failed before February. This year, how about a gentler approach?…
Norway’s coasts are famous for their stunning fjords, rich marine ecosystems, and thriving seafood industry. However, beneath the surface of these cold, clear waters, a silent crisis is unfolding: an population boom of sea urchins. While sea urchins are a natural part of the marine environment, their natural predators have dwindled in number due to…
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and its effects are being felt around the globe. From rising temperatures and sea levels to more frequent and severe weather events, the impact of a changing climate is undeniable. The power to effect the most significant changes lies with governments and large…
After a visit from photojournalist Olivier Morin of the Associated Free Press, our story has been picked up in the global news cycle. We’ve seen articles about Lofoten Seaweed appear in nearly 70 news outlets across the world. We’ve seen mentions from across the USA in national outlets like NBC News as well as local…
It’s estimated that the global population will reach 10 billion by 2050, and the need for sustainable and innovative solutions to meet the rising demand for food has never been more pressing. Traditional agricultural practices on land are already strained, facing challenges such as climate change, soil degradation, and water scarcity. To address this impending…
The fusion of Arctic and Asian cultures sits right at the heart of Lofoten Seaweed, so we were really excited to take part in the Arctic Circle Forum in Japan this week! This event is designed to highlight the ways in which our food cultures overlap, in order to promote successful and sustainable collaborations between…
Welcome to the promo for People of the North – the brand new Scandinavian travel adventure series that will be airing across the US from next month! Presented by Norwegian TV star Arne Hjeltnes, Swedish chef Frida Ronge, and Norwegian distiller Stig Bareksten, People of the North offers viewers an insight into the way of…
There is a growing crisis at the base of the global food supply chain. The mismanagement of the world’s phosphorous supply is putting us at risk of food shortages in a few short decades. In 2019, 500 scientists signed The Helsinki Declaration – an open letter to policymakers around the world calling for urgent progress…
A UK company that makes packaging from seaweed has recently been awarded a grant of £1m via the Earthshot Prize. Established by Price William, the Earthshot Prize awards grants of £1m to five winners across five different categories aimed at solving the world’s most pressing climate issues in the next decade. The category ‘build a…
A shocking discovery in Antarctica A team of researchers from the UK and Greece have discovered seaweed growing 100 metres below sea level, in the icy waters of Antarctica. The UK Natural Environment Research Council set out to confirm the maximum depth at which seaweed can grow in Antarctica, and using a remote operated vehicle…
Today is a big day… it’s the day that we can finally share with you the project that we’ve been working on in secret since the beginning of 2022! We’re very excited to announce that we’re launching a new range of products – the Lofoten Seaweed Spice Blends! Since 2016 we’ve been promoting our flagship…
United by the seaweed revolution On Thursday last week we were lucky enough to receive a visit from a delegation from UN Global Compact. The group of four was enthusiastically led by senior advisor, author and fellow seaweed-lover, Vincent Doumeizel, who was promoting the publication of his latest book: La Révolution Des Algues – The…
On the sunny mediterranean coast of France you can enjoy the diversity of the ocean, including wild-harvested seaweed from Lofoten.