Seaweed Concept's DNA
Seaweed Concept is a marine biotechnology company based in Brittany, France, offering an innovative approach to the valorization of seaweed and supplying various industrial sectors with high-quality ingredients all year round.
MISSION
Our mission is to ensure a constant supply of high-quality seaweed ingredients.
Thanks to patented technologies, we overcome the challenges of high seasonal variability, rapid degradation and inequal quality of algal raw materials.
PURPOSE
Our purpose is to facilitate the use of seaweed, a sustainable raw material with great potential, in a wide range of industrial sectors.
The company has set up its first pilot workshop in Saint Brieuc, and an industrial site is currently under development.
All our activities are part of a sustainable development dynamic, striving to minimize our environmental impact while optimizing economic efficiency and promoting social progress.
OUR TEAM
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Seaweed Concept is made up of a committed, multidisciplinary team, in which each member brings his or her own expertise and shared passion for innovation and excellence.
Chairman and Founder
Sébastien is the founder and Chairman of Seaweed Concept. After 20 years of experience in the seaweed sector with the Amadéite Group, Sébastien has developed an innovative mobile biorefinery concept to manage seaweed sourcing and preservation from harvesting to processing. This unique process enables us to optimize production costs, standardize seaweed throughout the year and benefit from new product ranges.
As an experienced CEO and industrial manager, Sébastien is recognized for his strategic leadership, operational management and expertise in scaling up production processes.
Relying on more than 25 years of expertise in the field of seaweed and its industrial valorization, he ensures that production processes are optimized for efficiency and sustainability.
R&D Director
Stéphane is an inventive entrepreneur who has developed a unique and eco-responsible process for preserving seaweed. After the R&D phase and the fine-tuning of his innovative process, in January 2020 he created the Algroupe SAS to contribute to “Eating Well” in a sustainable and responsible way. Under the “AlGooD” brand, he has launched vegetable seaweed with exceptional qualities, ready to eat and adapted to the tastes, uses and expectations of European consumers.
Stéphane’s visionary approach stimulates innovation, he is in charge of the development of existing ingredients (characterization and follow-up of trials) and the development of new products that will meet the needs of current and future markets.
Industrial Systems Engineer
Luke is a versatile and dynamic young engineer with significant experience in the design and industrialization of complex mechanical systems in various sectors such as automotive and agricultural equipment. Luke joined the team a few months ago to optimize and develop Seaweed Concept’s industrial processes.
His rigorous approach, combined with a remarkable ability to adapt, makes him an essential asset for successfully completing demanding projects, from design to industrialization.
Seaweed Concept regularly welcomes students for internships and apprenticeships. If you are interested in joining us, please consult the job offers available in the [Contact] section or send us your CV and covering letter directly.
OUR PARTNERS
Our team is reinforced by a network of private and institutional partners with complementary skills. These strategic alliances enhance our ability to respond to the most complex challenges.
Whether scientific or commercial, our collaborations enable us to provide our customers with ever more effective and sustainable solutions.
INRAE is a privileged partner with which Seaweed Concept works closely. Research projects are underway with CIRM-BIA to develop and optimize the seaweed fermentation process.
OUR HISTORY
Created in 2023 by Sébastien Balusson, Seaweed Concept integrated Algroupe in June 2024, whose founder Stéphane Mahé joined the team as Research and Development Director.
The union between Seaweed Concept and Algroupe represents an opportunity to combine an innovative mobile and modular biorefinery approach with patented algae lacto-fermentation technology.
Seaweed are thus preserved for long periods while improving their nutritional and functional value, and reconciling environmental protection and energy efficiency in an eco-responsible approach.
TOWARDS AN IMPACT-DRIVEN COMPANY
Seaweed Concept is a company with a positive impact on society.
Economic impacts:
- Alleviate supply chain disruptions and meet growing demand for seaweed-based ingredients;
- Foster market growth and innovation;
- Achieve significant financial growth
Environmental impacts:
- Reduce waste and optimize resource use;
- Reduce energy consumption and lower the carbon footprint of seaweed processing;
- Actively reduce the environmental footprint of the agricultural sector
Social impacts:
- Improve public health and nutrition by offering high-quality and high-nutrient seaweed products;
- Benefit producers, sellers and users, generating economic and social gains for seaweed-dependent communities;
- Promote sustainable agriculture to build more resilient food systems;
- Reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers and pesticides by using natural seaweed-based biostimulants to promote healthier agriculture
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The modularity of our biorefineries enables rapid deployment close to resources and adaptation to the specific needs of target countries, ensuring continuous processing and optimal storage of seaweed.
Our success is based on our great agility, the reliability of our supply capacity, the competitiveness of our costs, the control of both quality and volumes, and a strong commitment to reducing our carbon footprint.