In the arctic waters of Northern Norway, two women are leading the hand harvesting of unique seaweed species. Angelita Eriksen and Tamara Singer are from different sides of the planet but found their way to launching a company that wants the whole world to recognize the unique benefits of an ocean-grown superfood: seaweed.
They share a passion for innovating ways to use a remarkable superfood, seaweed. Host Tamara Kahn delights in a conversation with the founders of Lofoten Seaweed as they talk about their differing backgrounds, their path to starting this company, and all of the fantastic R&D opportunities they are still discovering as they innovate the culinary use of varying species of seaweed. Listen to learn how they are working to make seaweed a more common ingredient in Norwegian cooking and who has been helping along the way. Check out their products now available in the USA via Amazon. And visit their website for recipes and articles about how and why you should try dulse, wakame and all the rest! You can also sign up for their Newsletter of updates and discounts.
After the episode, catch Lofoten Seaweed on the upcoming PBS documentary ‘People of the North’ airing in April 2023. Check out the promo here.