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Sea Forest

Abating climate change using seaweed feed to reduce livestock emissions.

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Sam Elsom

Co-founder & CEO at Sea Forest

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Employees 21–50
Headquarters Australia
Sea Forest cultivates red seaweed as a feed supplement that reduces methane emissions from livestock. Based in Australia, Sea Forest can reduce cattle emissions by up to 80% through feed delivery systems such as feed additives for barn-based cattle and lick blocks for grazing cattle. Their customers include Asahi and Fonterra, having achieved positive market trials and won awards for sustainability. Longer term, Sea Forest aims to scale up and integrate into global supply chains and become a more consumer facing brand.

Notable Achievements

  • Proved that 0.5% of SeaFeed™ can cut methane production by up to 90%
  • Named as finalist for the 2023 Earthshot Prize in the ‘Fix Our Climate’ category
  • Sea Forest's Triabunna facility achieved FAMI-QS certification, assuring customers that quality, safety and operational practices meet regul

Currently Operating in One Region

Press Mentions

July 1, 2024

Morrisons x Sea Forest Trial Lower Methane Beef in ANZ

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June 27, 2024

Morrisons launches seaweed-based livestock feed for low carbon beef products - Agriland.co.uk

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June 27, 2024

Morrisons to cut beef emissions by switching cows to seaweed-based feed

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June 23, 2024

World-first low-emission milk

Read on Riverine Herald »

May 23, 2024

Grill’d switches to sustainable beef

Read on Convenience World Magazine »

May 16, 2024

Grill’d announces a major initiative to promote sustainability in their burger offerings

Read on TOORAK TIMES »

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