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Algae Vertical showcases collaborative research at AlgaEurope

The Vertical Algae project was once again represented at the largest annual algae event, AlgaEurope, held from 9 to 12 December in Riga, Latvia. This presence reaffirms the project’s commitment to promoting research, innovation and cooperation in the algae sector. AlgaEurope is a privileged meeting point for scientists, industry representatives and policymakers, promoting a fundamental alliance for the advancement of

Vertical Algae Project participates in Microbiotec’25 congress

The co-promoters of the Vertical Algae Project attended Microbiotec’25, a leading congress in microbiology and biotechnology, held from 4 to 6 December 2025 in São Miguel, the Azores. Participation in this scientific meeting was an opportunity to present the Vertical Algae Project and frame its work in the context of the current challenges of biotechnology and sustainability, highlighting the role of algae

Blue Bioeconomy Pact: innovation and collaboration highlighted at final event

On 25 September, the Port of Leixões, in Matosinhos, hosted the final event of the Blue Bioeconomy Pact, a representative showcase of the results achieved under the Blue Bioeconomy Project (PBA) led by Inovamar. The meeting brought together 83 entities and the 11 verticals that comprise the Pact, providing a privileged space for networking and knowledge sharing among companies, research centres, and decision-makers.

Vertical Algas at Aquaculture Europe 2025: Showcasing Innovation in Algae and Aquaculture

Vertical Algas had a remarkable presence at Aquaculture Europe 2025, held in Valencia from 22 to 25 September. The event drew around 4,000 participants, comprising scientists, industry professionals, students, and strategic partners, making it a unique opportunity for knowledge exchange and experience sharing. Several co-promoters presented the latest results of their research through scientific posters and oral presentations, highlighting the role of

Algae on the Menu Workshops Returns

Last September, GreenCoLab, as part of SP7 – Extended Dissemination, and SP4b, represented by Food Engineer Kricelle Deamici, leader of GreenCoLab’s Food and Nutrition Working Group, organised another culinary workshop dedicated to seaweed, in collaboration with chef Leonel Pereira, a GreenCoLab partner. Ten new cooking enthusiasts took part in this session, where they had the opportunity to learn how to

Algae and Science at Festival F: GreenCoLab brings young people closer to the blue world

Science also played a prominent role at the 10th edition of the Festival F in Faro. GreenCoLab was present at the Fagar Kids F space, introducing children to the fascinating world of algae through a series of interactive and educational activities. At a festival renowned for its cultural and musical significance, we aimed to demonstrate that science can and should also

Sumol Compal Presents Tomato Sauce with Portuguese and Organic Seaweed

As part of the SP4a ‘Sea to Fork’ project, Sumol Compal has just launched an innovative tomato sauce enriched with Fucus vesiculosus, a 100% Portuguese and organic seaweed. This raw material was cultivated in a controlled and sustainable manner by the ALGAplus co-organiser, ensuring quality and environmental respect. With no added salt or preservatives, this new sauce is a healthy

ALGAplus at Seagriculture 2025

ALGAplus was present at the 14th Seagriculture Conference EU 2025, an event held from June 17 to 19 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The event brought together the leading players in the seaweed sector. Inês Oliveira presented the poster ‘New Horizons: advancing Land-based cultivation of Codium tomentosum’, which shows ALGAplus’s ongoing work and commitment to the sustainability of Codium tomentosum farming.