Dutch National Television - Binnenstebuiten
In an episode of Binnenstebuiten (KRO-NCRV) on Dutch national public broadcaster NPO2, Seaweedland was visited by master chef Alain Caron. CEO Sven Rusticus gave a complete tour of our facilities, after which Alain prepared a wonderful dish with our seaweeds.
Infofish
In an Industry Leader interview with INFOFISH International (Issue 3, 2026), CEO and founder Sven Rusticus discussed Seaweedland's land-based cultivation systems, the company's plans to scale production to over 100,000 kg per year, and the global franchise model through which Seaweedland aims to bring clean, sustainable seaweed to partners around the world.
South Korean National Television - KBS News
A few weeks ago, we were visited by KBS News, South Korea’s national public broadcaster. They covered our work on land-based seaweed cultivation, from showing our controlled systems to how this approach enables high-quality, consistent production, independent of climate conditions.
We’re excited to see that interest in land-based seaweed farming is growing rapidly worldwide. As changing ocean conditions and environmental variability impact yields, land-based systems offer a complementary path forward: controlled, predictable, and local production, without relying on increasingly uncertain marine conditions.
KAS Magazine
Seaweedland was featured in KAS Magazine highlighting its search for a commercial greenhouse in the Dutch Westland region to scale land-based seaweed cultivation and bring the crop to market. The article discusses Seaweedland's pilot production, partnerships, and mission to make seaweed an accessible and sustainable food and ingredient, as well as its broader ambition to grow significantly in the Netherlands and globally.
Nieuwe Oogst
A conversation between Sven Rusticus and agriculture media company Nieuwe Oogst about the Seaweedland cultivation system, the potential of Asparagopsis and the repurposing of old greenhouses for seaweed production.
Melkvee
A deep dive into Asparagopsis and land-based seaweed farming, featured in Melkvee Magazine, a Dutch trade publication for the dairy industry. Founder Sven Rusticus discusses the potential of Asparagopsis to significantly reduce methane emissions, as well as the key challenges facing both research and large-scale cultivation.
South Korean Media - Mudeung Ilbo
Seaweed farming is booming in South Korea, with companies heavily investing in on-land cultivation technologies. Seaweedland was featured on Korean media site Mudeung Ilbo, where founder Sven Rusticus shared how Seaweedland aims to become the “Starbucks” of the algae industry, building a global franchise of controlled, premium seaweed production.
The Fish Site
A compelling case for land-based seaweed farming.
Land-based seaweed cultivation is widely regarded as being too expensive in Europe, but by reducing costs and capitalising on growing demand from food companies Seaweedland’s founder is determined to prove it can be done at scale in The Netherlands.
NH Nieuws - Koken Met Kok
Watch professional chef Pieter Kok prepare a delicious salad with zucchini, cod and our own Ulva seaweed.
Dutch National Television - Nieuwsuur
Seaweedland founder Sven Rusticus featured on Dutch National television to talk about "The Green Gold".
The Nommer
An interview with Sven Rusticus in the magazine The Nommer, part of NOM (Northern Netherlands Investment and Development Agency).