Profile

The Seaweed Health Foundation is an independent not-for-profit organisation.

Through cooperation, research and information, we are increasing awareness and understanding of human food quality seaweed for food, health and body care.

We are owned by our members on an equal basis and work together to achieve our aim as a platform to represent the entire seaweed supply chain.

Our Core Purposes can be viewed here, and the Foundation's Constitution view here

Founded in 2010 by Seagreens® the Foundation has grown to include our academic research partners, seaweed harvesters, processors, nutritionists, manufacturers, distributors, retailers and consumers with a special interest in these remarkable sea vegetables.

We work with our members to provide research, consultancy and education and training, working within the key themes of text etext

• Health and Wellness
• Sustainability
• Innovation and research

Management
The Seaweed Health Foundation is headed by Dr Craig Rose, as Executive Director.
Craig's background is with marine science. He has established and run marine related businesses, and been involved in marine research for the past 10 years. He has managed multi-million pound marine development projects, including a £3.7million algal biofuel project. He is a guest lecturer at Newcastle University, within the School of Marine Science and technology.

Advisory Panel
The Seaweed health Foundation has an expert advisory group consisting of:

• Penny Viner: Vice-President, Health Food Manufacturers' Assocation
• Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride MD: a nutritional consultant and author of Gut And Psychology Syndrome - Natural Treatment for Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Depression and Schizophrenia
• more info coming soon...