EU4Algae - Maritime Forum

Developed to promote awareness and acceptance of algae products, the interactive EU4Algae platform helps deepen consumer knowledge about algae and increase preference for algae products. Users have the opportunity to take the EU4Algae quiz to test their algae knowledge, participate in a survey to share their algae consumption habits (the first 200 participants will receive a free eBook!), and play the interactive game to find out which type of algae suits them best.

The EU4Algae initiative significantly supports all algae-related topics by promoting collaboration among researchers, providing funding opportunities, and advancing algae-based innovations. By connecting various stakeholders, EU4Algae helps overcome technical and regulatory challenges and accelerates the adoption of algae as a mainstream food source. The expansion of the EU novel foods catalog to include more than 60 algae species is a game changer, eliminating bottlenecks and reducing costs for the industry.

To unlock the full potential of algae, several steps are essential. These include:

• Research and development to further optimize cultivation and processing techniques.
• Public education to increase consumer knowledge and acceptance of algae-based foods.
• Infrastructure investments to develop the necessary infrastructure to support large-scale production.
• Regulatory support to create supportive legal frameworks for market introduction.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration to involve stakeholders from various fields for the effective integration of algae into the food system.