Seaweed cultivation on sea

7-3-2012

The consultancy firm Ecofys leads a group of companies with the cultivation of seaweed on a ‘farm’ at sea, 10 km off the coast of Texel (Netherlands). The production serves as fish and animal food, or as fuel to generate energy. The test will show whether large-scale cultivation of biomass is possible. The first breeding is expected at end of June.

Rest on a honey farm

7-3-2012

The New York company Chandelier Creative created Surf Shack in Montaux. This is a weekend destination, exclusive for employees, clients and friends, to relax and to get inspired. Also, they cultivate special honey, which are created and packaged by employees, and serves as a gift to the weekend-guests.

Bread made out of sea water

6-3-2012

Dutch Baker Marcel Spelt made bread from Oosterscheldewater (estuary in the Netherlands). He introduced it at the “horecabeurs Goes”. “Bread of the Sea” tastes salty and contains 30% less salt than ordinary salted bread.

Cup bookcase

6-3-2012

This bookcase with the shape of cups is designed by Wood Curve. The cups are constructed to have depth, making it seem like they are cupped in eachother. The bookcase is for sale at Etsy.

Too Good to Waste extends shelftime

2-3-2012

The winner of the Battle of the Cheetahs on the first of March is the ‘Too Good to Waste’ team. The team stimulates food producers to use almost expired fruits and vegetables from supermarkets. Food producers use this ‘waste’ to make juices and soup and extend shelf time after the transformation. Supermarkets don’t have to pay for their waste and the food producers are provided with cheap resources. Both can profile themselves as waste friendly.

Package design by Janneke Hoeben

Snail croquette

2-3-2012

Snail farmer Aad Mostert and the famous croquettes maker Piet Laan developed a snail croquette. With the snail croquette they hope to eager the Dutch consumer. In a croquette of 30 grams one and a half snail is processed. Watch the video!

Sticker measures edibility

2-3-2012

Scientist from the Tufts University (USA) designed a high-tech sticker that lets you know if the food is still edible. The sticker is edible itself and responds to chemical reactions in the product. The sticker can be scanned with a smartphone.

Edible Scrabble

2-3-2012

These edible Scrabble game is colored with natural vanilla and is made of real chocolate. The tiles have the same size as the real game. The edible Scrabble game is for sale at Etsy.

Bread spoons

29-2-2012

Dutch designer Niels Datema designed bread spoons that measure the correct amount of flour, water, yeast, sugar and oil for the perfect bread.

Legendary Duff beer becomes reality

27-2-2012

The legendary Duff beer from the television serie The Simpsons become a reality for consumers in the United Kingdom. Brewed by Eschweger Klusterbrauereu, Duff beer is a premium German pilsener with a crisp and a light refreshing taste. The beer is online for sale in cans or bottles with the iconic red, white and black design.

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