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Supplying the bioeconomy takes ocean-smart infrastructure. Europe is now piloting offshore seaweed farms within wind parks, and in 2025 the first commercial-scale North Sea harvest landed, early proof that European seaweed biomass can scale without competing for land and with backing from climate-finance initiatives[1]. Meanwhile, CORDIS’ EU Research Results in Algae Innovation from 2024 shows […]
IMPRESS presented innovative solutions for transforming seafood side streams into high-value, sustainable products at EFFoST 2025.
During Science Week 2025 in Ireland, the IMPRESS team, led by Prof. Ramesh Babu (Trinity College Dublin), showcased cutting-edge compostable food packaging prototypes, emphasising the importance of biodegradable materials in reducing plastic waste in the food supply chain.
Shellfish processing wastewater is often viewed as a liability, but it’s also a rich resource. This IMPRESS review maps mussel, oyster, crab, and other shellfish effluents, showing how segregation, monitoring, and targeted valorisation can turn waste into energy, nutrients, or feedstock.
Low-trophic fish and edible algae offer an innovative path toward nutritious, affordable, and sustainable food products. By combining these underused marine resources, researchers and food innovators can create spreadable foods rich in protein, omega-3s, and bioactive compounds, bringing healthy blue ingredients from concept to consumer shelves.
Algae-based materials are full of promise, but new EU regulations are reshaping the rules of the game. The PPWR sets strict requirements for recyclability, compostability, and claims validation. Here’s what this means for innovators in the algae materials space.
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