Maine Sea Grant to partner in hosting Seaweed Week, Mainebiz reports

Mainebiz reported University of Maine Sea Grant is a partner in launching the first ever seaweed-focused restaurant week in North America, scheduled for April 26–May 4 in Portland. Seaweed Week will feature sea greens on menus at restaurants, bars, breweries and distilleries, and also will include kelp farm tours, cooking demonstrations and more, the article states. Other partners include the University of New England, Maine Seaweed Council, Island Institute and Maine Food Strategy, as well as kelp farmers, wild harvesters and value-added producers.