Established in 2018, Seadling uses unique hatchery techniques and fermentation processes and collaborates closely with local communities to develop high-quality functional seaweed ingredients that can be used in pet food, biostimulants*, and other products. By promoting sustainable seaweed farming and expanding its applications in Southeast Asia, Seadling aims to balance environmental conservation with the development of local communities.
* Biostimulants
Substances, microorganisms, or materials that contain them that are used on plants or soil to improve the plants’ physiological conditions.
Seadling is raising a total of $2 million in a seed investment round to expand its manufacturing and farming capabilities, hire key personnel, and enhance its community impact programs. As a comprehensive packaging manufacturer, Toyo Seikan Group has supported people’s lives and supply chains through its packaging. With this investment, the group aims, alongside Seadling and other co-creation partners, to contribute to the development of the seaweed supply chain and to its expanded use, ultimately supporting the creation of a sustainable marine environment in Asia.
Toyo Seikan Group has always taken societal challenges seriously, consistently producing container innovations, such as the first automated cannery in Japan, paper cups for ice cream, and the world’s first retort pouch. As society shifts from an era of mass consumption to an era of individuality, we have created the “OPEN UP! PROJECT” to address specific needs and individual challenges, aiming to create a richer society through innovation. Since 2019, leveraging technology and know-how accumulated over the past 100 years, we have been committed to solving social issues and creating a sustainable future through this open innovation project. Together with Seadling, we will continue to tackle societal challenges.