BlueGreenFood is focused on developing innovative, sustainable, and nutritious food products by combining seaweed, microalgae, and plant-based proteins. The project aims to expand the availability of alternative proteins in Europe by creating new, healthy, and appealing food solutions.
A strong emphasis is placed on circular bioeconomy principles, including full biomass utilization, valorisation of side streams, and energy-efficient processing. The project also develops advanced processing and preservation technologies to ensure stable raw material supply throughout the year.
BlueGreenFood contributes to strengthening the European seaweed sector, reducing dependency on imports, and supporting the transition towards more sustainable and resilient food systems, while addressing climate change challenges.
Project funding:
European partnership FutureFoods
Project results:
1. Development of next-generation food products; 2. Strengthening of sustainable and circular food systems; 3. Development of energy-efficient processing and preservation technologies; 4. Strengthening the European seaweed value chain; 5. Market uptake and consumer acceptance enhancement; 6. Contribution to climate mitigation and resilient food systems
Period of project implementation: 2026-02-01 - 2029-01-31
Project coordinator: SINTEF AS (SINTEF)
Project partners: Norwegian Seafood Council, Kaunas University of Technology, University of Aveiro, University of Iceland, UAB "Saldoga", VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd, ALGAplus, SPILA, UAB, Norwegian Seaweed Association, The Technical University of Denmark Food
