THE SCIENCE & CREATIVITY OF SUSTAINABLE SEAWEED

When harvested responsibly, seaweed has the potential to address some of the world’s biggest sustainable development challenges through nature-based solutions.

Following the recent combination with Dupont Nutrition & Biosciences, IFF has expanded our global leadership position in many high-value ingredients across key categories, including those derived from seaweed. Now, as one of the world’s largest buyers of seaweed for hydrocolloids (such as alginates and carrageenan that are essential ingredients for many foods, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers and cosmetics), IFF is excited to continue and further strengthen the impressive legacy of the Responsible Seaweed Program (RSP) and achieving many industry ‘firsts.’

Inspiring Responsible Sourcing

As leaders in the hydrocolloid industry, our teams carefully source red and brown seaweed from cold and warm water locations around the world. We process both wet and dry seaweed to produce best-in-class alginate and carrageenan products for customers in our Nourish and Health divisions. For decades, our seaweed experts have worked hand in hand – both above and below the water – with thousands of seaweed farmers and harvesters in Southeast Asia, the Western Indian Ocean and along the coasts of Norway, Iceland, Australia, Latin America, Canada and Morocco. This holistic and collaborative approach to planting, growing and harvesting seaweed is fully aligned with IFF’s long history of preserving natural resources while strengthening local communities.