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Kochi Hosts International Seaweed Expo and Summit

Kochi Hosts International Seaweed Expo and Summit
Kochi to host international seaweed expo and summit on Jan 29-30 · thehindubusinessline.com

Kochi is hosting a big event called the India International Seaweed Expo & Summit on January 29–30, 2026.

People from all over the world, like experts, leaders, and investors, will come to talk about how seaweed can be useful.

They will discuss how to grow seaweed, make products from it, and use it to help the environment.

There will also be a market where people can see and buy seaweed products like food and health supplements.

This event is important because it shows that India is becoming a big player in the seaweed industry.

Key facts

Event Name
7th India International Seaweed Expo & Summit
Date
January 29–30, 2026
Location
ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI), Kochi
Organizers
Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), CMFRI, CSIR-Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSMCRI)
Participants
Global experts, policymakers, industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs
Countries Represented
US, Russia, Australia, France, Scotland, Ireland, Maldives, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania
Key Themes
Policies, financing, value chain, commercial cultivation, innovations, bio-prospecting, nutraceuticals, product development, climate resilience, environmental sustainability

Quotes

An expert

An expert in the seaweed industry

“This is an opportunity not only to boost India’s seaweed industry but also to highlight its role in food security, sustainable livelihoods, and green growth.”
thehansindia.com

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