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The second EU Algae Awareness Summit, organised in Berlin on 16 and 17 October 2025, marked another positive moment for the algae sector in the EU.

The European Commission, along with the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, convened the EU algae industry in Berlin for the 2nd EU Algae Awareness Summit, starting today. Attended by Costas Kadis, Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, the meeting aims to support the EU algae sector

Building a sustainable society means changing how we produce and consume, especially when faced with challenges like food security, water pollution, and climate change.

In an era marked by the urgent need for sustainable practices, innovative solutions are emerging across Europe, driven by dedicated teams and committed projects. We met some of these initiatives at the last edition of the European Maritime Day in Cork, and here is a gist of what we discovered.

Thanks to EU support, the Swedish start-up company KOASTAL is testing an innovative business model for large scale sustainable sugar kelp cultivation on the west coast of Sweden. The idea is to create a franchise concept where small-scale players, including fishers, will be assisted with everything

Algae may be small, but their potential is huge. From sustainable food to marine restoration and bioplastics, algae offer innovative solutions that benefit both people and planet.

Tomorrow, Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis will host an event to launch an EU-wide aquaculture campaign.

RanMarine, a Dutch startup, offers innovative solutions to fight water pollution. It has developed autonomous water-cleaning devices that not only effectively remove plastic waste but also address other major environmental challenges such as oil pollution and harmful algae blooms.

Porto-Muiños, a family-owned aquaculture producer in Galicia with 25 years of experience in the industry, used EU support to develop a new aquaculture facility, where they use their business’ staple algae products to cultivate sea urchin for restocking local waters.