Stage 4 of 4
Secondary Processing & Value-Added
Extraction, milling, and formulation into food, fertilizers, cosmetics, bioplastics, and more.
BC sector insight
Most Canadian seaweed is sold as minimally processed commodity. The transition to value-added ingredients and finished products is underway but requires infrastructure investment and market development.
Key operators and stakeholders
Seaweed processors
Carry out extraction, milling, and formulation into shelf-stable ingredients or value-added products.
Food manufacturers
Formulate and produce seaweed-containing food products — snacks, seasonings, condiments, and functional foods.
Cosmetics formulators
Incorporate seaweed extracts (hydrocolloids, minerals, bioactives) into personal care and cosmetic formulations.
Product developers
Develop new application areas for BC seaweed, including bioplastics, biomaterials, agricultural inputs, and nutraceuticals.
Community perspective
What products or applications are being overlooked in BC?
Seaweed Economy surfaces collective knowledge from across the sector. Your perspective helps build a clearer picture.