Transitioning from careers in banking and retail, Sander Steenacker and Hendrik Bekaert embarked on a new venture from their co-housing kitchen table discussions.
Ireland has a long history of harvesting seaweed, or kelp, dating back to the 17th century. Global demand for seaweed is increasing exponentially. Recognising the potential, The Seaweed Company established a seaweed farm and expanded to include Ireland’s first dedicated seaweed processing facility.
Jan Hora, a Czech entrepreneur and founder of Tilapia sro., is on a mission to change the way Czechs eat fish. In a country with the lowest fish consumption in the EU, he has introduced innovative aquaculture practices and a range of fish-based products designed to appeal to local tastes.