Lofoten Seaweed

Lofoten Seaweed

Lofoten Seaweed is a coastal company dedicated to hand-harvested Arctic seaweed. Based in Lofoten, Norway, we combine traditional knowledge, sustainable harvesting practices and modern food innovation to develop premium seaweed seasonings, specialty foods and marine skincare. Our work connects ocean ecosystems with everyday kitchens.

Blog posts

Official partners of ViQueens - Lofoten Seaweed Official partners of ViQueens What is ViQueens? An epic Viking adventure across oceans and empires, where friendship, action and humor challenge old beliefs and prove that choosing your own path can change the course of...
Why 2026 is bringing us back to the basics and back to the sea and fiber. - Lofoten Seaweed Why 2026 is bringing us back to the basics and back to the sea and fiber. 2026 is here, and the conversation around food is shifting in that direction. After years of powders, fortified drinks, and functional add-ons, attention is returning to something both ordinary and...
Top 10 Cozy Things To Do in Lofoten (seaweed optional but recommended) - Lofoten Seaweed Top 10 Cozy Things To Do in Lofoten (seaweed optional but recommended) When the wind whips around the mountains and the sea temperatures drop, Lofoten reveals its softer side. This is the season of wool socks and wood stoves, of storm watching...
XTRATUF Meets Lofoten Seaweed: Boots Built for the Arctic - Lofoten Seaweed XTRATUF Meets Lofoten Seaweed: Boots Built for the Arctic When the world’s toughest boots meet the wild, weather-shaped edge of Norway… magic happens. This month, we had the absolute joy of hosting the XTRATUF crew here in our tiny...
Regenerative Tourism in Lofoten - Lofoten Seaweed Regenerative Tourism in Lofoten Where Tourism Meets Tides At Lofoten Seaweed, we love seeing more visitors discover the beauty of our islands – but we also know how fragile the Arctic environment is, and...
From Fjords to Future: Celebrating 80 Years of Wisdom from the Sea - Lofoten Seaweed From Fjords to Future: Celebrating 80 Years of Wisdom from the Sea Angel Eriksen This month, we’re raising a toast — and maybe a fillet of cod — to someone incredibly special to the Lofoten Seaweed story: Angelita Eriksen’s father, Angel Eriksen...
🌊When Orcas Splash By 🐋 - Lofoten Seaweed 🌊When Orcas Splash By 🐋 Watch the magic in action 👉 See the orcas here Orcas in the Lofoten Islands Spring in Lofoten has its own kind of sparkle — and we’re not just talking...
Welcome Miriam Berre - Lofoten Seaweed Welcome Miriam Berre Meet Miriam – Our Newest Seaweed Enthusiast from Flakstad We’re beyond excited to have Miriam in the Lofoten Seaweed family! Born and raised in the beautiful town of Ramberg, the...
Meet Johannes Edström - Lofoten Seaweed Meet Johannes Edström Johannes Edström joins Lofoten Seaweed Lofoten Seaweed's New Sales and Marketing Manager Q: Welcome to the team, Johannes! Can you tell us a little about your background? Johannes: Thank you!...
New Year’s Resolutions for a More Sustainable Lifestyle - Lofoten Seaweed New Year’s Resolutions for a More Sustainable Lifestyle Small Changes, Big Impact You don’t need to overhaul your entire life to make a difference. Little changes—the kind that actually stick—can add up over time. Ever thought about trying...
The Real Cost of Shopping with Temu and Shein: Unwrapping the Ugly Truth Behind the Low Prices - Lofoten Seaweed Beyond the Price Tag: The Ethical Toll of Shopping with Temu and Shein Too Cheap to Be True? It Probably Is Have you ever wondered how a company can sell a dress for less than the price of your morning latte? Spoiler: This...
Norways Sea Urchin Crisis - Lofoten Seaweed Norways Sea Urchin Crisis The Overgrazing Menace: Sea Urchin Boom The problem started in the late 1970s when sea urchin populations began to explode along Norway’s northern coastline. Two species, the green sea urchin(Strongylocentrotus...
Kelp and the hunger crisis: cultivating a food-secure future - Lofoten Seaweed Kelp and the hunger crisis: cultivating a food-secure future But we can’t approach oceanic cultivation in the same way we have approached it on land. To continue with the same hunter-gatherer methodology that has caused near ecological collapse in...
Supercharge your metabolism with seaweed - Lofoten Seaweed Supercharge your metabolism with seaweed Which vitamins and minerals does seaweed contain? Seaweed, a broad term encompassing various marine plants and algae, boasts an impressive nutritional profile that sets it apart from many land-based vegetables....
6 Delicious traditional seaweed dishes - Lofoten Seaweed 6 Delicious traditional seaweed dishes Traditional seaweed dishes: Europe Laverbread From the coasts of Wales, comes a dish that might sound a bit misleading – laverbread. Despite its name, laverbread is not bread at all...
Life in the Polar Night: how north Norwegians survive in the darkness - Lofoten Seaweed Life in the Polar Night: how north Norwegians survive in the darkness Understanding the Polar Night The polar night occurs due to the tilt of the Earth’s axis, plunging regions near the North Pole into prolonged darkness during winter months. In places...
The fascinating history of women and seaweed - Lofoten Seaweed The fascinating history of women and seaweed Women and Seaweed in Traditional Practices Seaweed has been an essential resource for human civilisations worldwide, and its usage dates back thousands of years. Throughout history, women have been intrinsically...
The dangers of ultra-processed food - Lofoten Seaweed The dangers of ultra-processed food Defining ultra-processed foods Ultra-processed foods are industrially manufactured products that undergo numerous stages of processing, resulting in a final product vastly different from its original natural form. These foods often...
People of the North: the Scandinavian adventure show! - Lofoten Seaweed People of the North: the Scandinavian adventure show! Lofoten Seaweed will feature briefly in episode 4 alongside our friends at Holmen Lofoten, and will have our own feature in episode 9. We will be posting more information about...
The phosphorous problem, and the seaweed solution - Lofoten Seaweed The phosphorous problem, and the seaweed solution What is phosphorous? Phosphorous is an element which is primarily used in agriculture and food production. It’s a soil fortifier that encourages plant growth, winter hardiness, seed formation and water...
6 Benefits of seaweed for skin and hair - Lofoten Seaweed 6 Benefits of seaweed for skin and hair 1. Antioxidant Seaweed has evolved to grow in an environment that is constantly changing. Changes in temperature, PH levels, moisture levels, UV radiation levels, pollutants and salinity are all in...
Iodine and thyroid function: everything you need to know - Lofoten Seaweed Iodine and thyroid function: everything you need to know Illustration by Wendzai Iodine crystals What is the thyroid gland? The thyroid gland (glandula thyreoidea) is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck. It produces the hormones...
Can seaweed boost your detox? - Lofoten Seaweed Can seaweed boost your detox? Many companies claim to have the key ingredient that will help you with weight loss, cellulite, clear skin, better sleep, a stronger immune system and a whole host of other...
Seaweed startup wins innovation prize for kelp bioplastic - Lofoten Seaweed Seaweed startup wins innovation prize for kelp bioplastic NotPla create packaging solutions from a derivative of seaweed, using the bioplastic to coat things like takeaway boxes and coffee cups where plastic would normally be used. The coating is...

Recipes

Chocolate and Kombu Ice Cream - Lofoten Seaweed

Chocolate and Kombu Ice Cream

Chocolate and Kombu Ice Cream

Spiced sweet potato and chickpea burger - Lofoten Seaweed

Spiced sweet potato and chickpea burger

Spiced sweet potato and chickpea burger

Seaweed Tagliatelle with truffle seaweed, leeks and algae pearls - Lofoten Seaweed

Seaweed Tagliatelle with Ocean Truffle, leeks a...

Seaweed Tagliatelle with Ocean Truffle, leeks a...