en.Wedoany.com Reported - Acadian Sea Beyond, the world's largest independent seaweed harvester, cultivator, and extractor, has restructured its Latin American operations to strengthen its presence in the region's agricultural biostimulant market. The Canadian company primarily uses extracts from Ascophyllum nodosum as biostimulants, which have been applied in crop cultivation.
Following the restructuring, Latin American operations (covering Mexico to Argentina) have been divided into three business units. In South America, a Pacific business unit and an Atlantic business unit have been established. Ricardo Dias, who previously managed operations in Brazil and Paraguay, has now taken on responsibility for Argentina and Uruguay, assuming the role of head of the Atlantic business unit. This adjustment highlights the segment's growth momentum in these markets. The third business unit covers Mexico and Central America, completing the regional division. Daniel Forlívio, Vice President for Latin America and a Brazilian national, stated that the structural adjustment aims to strengthen Acadian Sea Beyond's commitment to optimizing operations and more efficiently meeting the needs of Latin American countries, continuing to promote Ascophyllum nodosum-based biological solutions to help agriculture achieve higher productivity and sustainability.
The annual transaction value of the biostimulant market in the region is approximately $1.2 billion (about 6 billion Brazilian reais), with Brazil accounting for 50% of the total. "Data shows that seaweed, especially Ascophyllum nodosum, is already being used in the region, but there is still significant growth potential, hence the decision to expand our presence," Forlívio noted. Dias added that the biostimulant segment is expected to grow at an annual rate of over 10% at least until 2031, with extracts based on Ascophyllum nodosum (which account for about 30% of this segment) consistently outperforming the average. "In response to this trend, Acadian Sea Beyond is expanding its operations to countries such as Argentina and Uruguay, aiming to strengthen its technical capabilities in South America, which is currently a key focus area," Dias said.
The Ascophyllum nodosum used by Acadian Sea Beyond grows in the cold waters of the North Atlantic, primarily sourced from Canada. The harvesting process is sustainable and follows the plant's natural cycle, helping to protect the ecosystem. In its natural environment, this seaweed faces challenges such as temperature fluctuations, exposure to air, and saltwater, leading it to evolve compounds that aid its adaptation. The company's technology efficiently extracts these compounds while preserving their properties. When applied in agriculture, they help crops cope with stresses such as drought and extreme temperatures, promote growth, and build more resilient production systems.
Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Canada, Acadian Sea Beyond is the world's largest independent seaweed harvester, manager, and extractor, and an international leader in science-based sustainable biological solutions for high-value crops and field crops. The company continuously develops innovative patented products, focusing on sustainability, productivity, and regenerative agriculture. With operations in over 80 countries and nearly 400 employees globally, the company's primary research focuses on Ascophyllum nodosum, a seaweed species that is among the most extensively studied globally and whose plant biostimulant effects have been consistently validated.
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