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IFT: The Future of Product Innovation, Kelp in the Culinary Landscape, The Wonderful World of Fermentation

IFT: The Future of Product Innovation, Kelp in the Culinary Landscape, The Wonderful World of Fermentation

“Chef Matt Haight of Atlantic Sea Farms talks about the nutritional benefits of kelp and how he is working this ingredient into his recipes. Former IFT President Dr. Cindy Stewart says we can positively impact the future of the global food supply by further leveraging traditional fermentation processes.” Listen to the full podcast here

WCVB: Maine Kelp is a Versatile Harvest, from Beauty Products to Burgers.

WCVB: Maine Kelp is a Versatile Harvest, from Beauty Products to Burgers.

“Biddeford-based Atlantic Sea Farms is a woman-run, seaweed farming and food product company. Founded to support fisheries in the face of a rapidly warming Gulf of Maine, the company provides its partner farmers with kelp seed and then contracts to buy back their harvests. Atlantic Sea Farms currently has more than 40 partner farmers. Their product line…

IFT: Seeing Kelp

IFT: Seeing Kelp

“Matt Haight, culinary and quality manager for Atlantic Sea Farms, discusses the delicate flavor and nutritional properties of kelp and the company’s mission to help Maine’s lobster farmers and the local waters against a changing climate.” Listen to the full podcast here

Atlantic Sea Farms Wins Whole Foods Supplier All-Star Award

Atlantic Sea Farms Wins Whole Foods Supplier All-Star Award

“We are proud to shine a spotlight on this committed group of suppliers and the remarkable contributions they’ve made to enriching our customer’s shopping experiences, advancing our purpose, and pushing the boundaries of excellence within the industry,” said Sonya Gafsi Oblisk, Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer at Whole Foods Market. Read the full article here

Food & Wine: Where to Taste New England’s Wave of Eco-Friendly Seafood

Food & Wine: Where to Taste New England’s Wave of Eco-Friendly Seafood

 “Atlantic Sea Farms, whose model of providing kelp seeds and buying the results minimizes financial risk for fishermen, continues to develop unique kelp products at its headquarters in Biddeford, Maine. “We aim to make our products not only delicious but also easy to use and accessible” so they require little to no preparation, says CEO Briana…

Portland Press Herald: After Blue Mango Veggie Burger Company Folds, Others Step in to Fill the Gap

Portland Press Herald: After Blue Mango Veggie Burger Company Folds, Others Step in to Fill the Gap

“Our veggie burgers have seen a large amount of interest in the world of retail,” said Kiera Foti, Brand Manager for Atlantic Sea Farms. “They launched with Sprouts Farmers Market in the natural channel, and this year we’re starting to see a lot of interest from conventional grocers as people are focusing on getting their…

Portland Press Herald: Maine Cooks Offer you these 7 Dishes for the Feast of the Seven Fishes

Portland Press Herald: Maine Cooks Offer you these 7 Dishes for the Feast of the Seven Fishes

“Oysters are so festive and I love the ritual of sharing them as the kick-off to a multi-course meal, whether raw or butter-roasted. Though I usually squeeze the latter with fresh lemon juice just before serving to brighten the flavors, the tang from the seaweed salad in this recipe covers that territory for you. Open…

The Whole Story – Cultivating the Future with Whole Foods

The Whole Story – Cultivating the Future with Whole Foods

Our partnership with Whole Foods Market continues to grow, and we are overjoyed to be considered a shining star supplier partner. In The Whole Story, the Whole Foods sustainability standards team and Atlantic Sea Farms leadership outline the positive ecosystem services and community impact provided by the opportunity of seaweed aquaculture.

NOSH.COM: Atlantic Sea Farms launches new branding

NOSH.COM: Atlantic Sea Farms launches new branding

Same us, new look! Consumers will start seeing our new labels and boxes hitting shelves across the country. We’re here to probe that regenerative, family-farmed seaweed is the most climate-friendly food on the planet, and connect more people with that impactful, nourishing, regenerative process of sea farming. Look for our new labels near you and…

CNBC: Lobster fishermen become seaweed farmers as Maine waters warmCNBC:

CNBC: Lobster fishermen become seaweed farmers as Maine waters warmCNBC:

We spent the day with CNBC climate correspondent Diana Olick to share the incredible possibility and momentum of regenerative seaweed farming in the United States. Maine lobstermen continue to lead in this new domestic industry, demonstrating that we can build a more climate resilient food system by looking to the fishers and farmers who have fed the country for…

WSJ: Heating Waters Force Change in Industries That Depend on the Ocean

WSJ: Heating Waters Force Change in Industries That Depend on the Ocean

“Steve Train, a third-generation lobsterman in Casco Bay, Maine, has become a farmer. He started growing kelp–something still plentiful in the area–offshore of his property to earn money during spring months when lobstering is traditionally slow.” Our work to diversify coastal economies in the face of climate change through regenerative kelp aquaculture hit the front…