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The Kelp Business is Booming. How Big is Too Big?

Modern Farmer

A quick taste test proves it true: Their crop is ready to harvest. Now seen as a “future-proof” material, seaweed is a hardy, fast-growing protein source useful for everything from biofuel to petroleum-free plastic to consumer goods like utensils , soap , clothing , and of course, food. It’s also relatively cheap.