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Transforming Indonesia's seaweed sector

Published

17 August 2026

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opportunities

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Foodtech

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Indonesia

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Read at unctad.org

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Fusion42 · 17 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The UNCTAD-led project aims to boost Indonesia's seaweed sector by enhancing domestic value addition, promoting processing of high-value seaweed products like bioplastics, and improving market access while addressing regulatory and policy barriers.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Foodtech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You must engage with Indonesia’s push for higher-value seaweed products to capture emerging opportunity in bioplastics and bio-packaging. This initiative opens doors to new product markets and export advantages before competitors pivot.

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1 source · 17 Aug 2026

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Foodtechseaweedvalue-additionbioplasticsregulatory-studysustainable-oceangender-inclusivity