About Us
Guernsey Seaweed began in 2019 when Ben started collecting drift seaweed to dry and turn into fertiliser - an industry with a very long history in Guernsey.
In 2020, during the covid pandemic we worked with a local gin distiller to create a seaweed based hand sanitiser as there was none available on the island. The positive feedback lead to Ben looking at using the seaweed for the base of a skincare range and by the middle of 2021 we launched our moisturiser and serum products.
During 2020 we also launched our first three food seasonings under The Seaweed Food Co. branding - the start of introducing seaweed as something to eat everyday. We now have eight seasonings, seaweed tapenade, whole seaweeds and other edible products.
We later created a range of bath products and now supply ten Guernsey hotels for their bedrooms and public bathrooms, replacing many thousands of single-use plastic bottles each year by supplying bulk refill containers.
Situated in the English Channel the small island of Guernsey is the largest of the 5 islands that make up the Bailiwick of Guernsey. We are perfectly placed in the northern hemisphere for seaweed due to:
- Our tidal range exceeds 10 metres
- We have more sun hours in a year than anywhere in the British Isles
- Our sea is rich in nutrients, driven by the gulf stream
- We have many bays with excellent water quality - a benefit of a lack of heavy industry on the island
- With more than 50 miles of coastline, our rocky bays are perfect for seaweed which loves to attach itself to rocks
- Water temperature allows for enhanced re-growth rates
Seaweed has been apart of island life for thousands of years, being used for fuel and fertilising crops. During the German Occupation in the Second World War, Islanders faced famine and started to use seaweed for food.
Guernsey Seaweed collects seaweed from a number beaches regularly tested for their water quality. Careful selection and hand picking of these amazing sea vegetables means we only take a part of the seaweed allowing for regrowth and sustainable crop.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to enriching everyday health by inspiring and enabling people to embrace the benefits of seaweed by sustainably harvesting and providing vitamin-packed seaweed for nourishing the body, vitalising the skin, and seasoning the table.