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The future of agriculture will also depend on how well we learn to value the resources already available to us. This week, SaliGreen took part in the Encontro Nacional de Agricultura e Produção Biológica, held in Coimbra, bringing together different perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing organic agriculture. As part of the event, João Loura presented SaliGreen’s work and experience with Salicornia. For us, Salicornia is not only an alternative ingredient, but also an example of how local resources, knowledge and innovation can come together to create new opportunities for agriculture and food production.  Events like this are important because progress does not happen in isolation. It comes from bringing producers, researchers, institutions and businesses together to exchange knowledge and challenge existing approaches. Thank you to AGROBIO and all those involved in creating that space for discussion. #saligreen #salicornia #organicagriculture #sustainableagriculture #foodinnovation #sustainability #agriculture #agrobio #jaime-carvalho-ferreira-9b844058 #esac #portugal

Sometimes, innovation starts by looking differently at what is already there. For decades, salicornia was considered an unwanted presence in the salt pans of the Ria de Aveiro. Traditional salt workers removed it because its growth interfered with the conditions needed for salt production. Today, that perception has changed significantly. Salicornia is now valued far beyond its use as a culinary ingredient. Its properties and potential are also being explored in cosmetics and other applications, creating new opportunities around a natural resource deeply connected to coastal territories. It is an interesting example of how value can evolve: what was once regarded as an obstacle can become a resource for new products, research and innovation. Sometimes, innovation is not about creating something entirely new. It is about discovering new value in what has been there all along. Find out more: saligreen.com    #saligreen #salicornia #riadeaveiro #innovation #naturalingredients #cosmetics #foodinnovation #bioeconomy #localresources

Natural ingredients are gaining an increasingly important place in the way we think about flavour, origin and everyday food choices. With its online store, Saligreen makes salicornia more accessible to consumers looking for distinctive ingredients with a strong connection to nature and to the Ria de Aveiro. A direct channel to discover the product, explore its potential and bring a different approach to seasoning into more kitchens. store.saligreen.com #saligreen #salicornia #foodinnovation #naturalingredients #sustainablefood #healthyfood #portugueseproducts #ecommerce

A raw material becomes more valuable when we stop looking at it as a finished product. Salicornia is often presented to consumers as an ingredient for seasoning or cooking. But from an industrial perspective, the conversation can be much broader. For food manufacturers and product development teams, raw materials are increasingly evaluated not only for what they already are, but for what they can become. Salicornia offers potential for different applications, from the development and reformulation of food products to concepts being explored in the health and cosmetics sectors. This changes the way we should think about the product. Instead of asking only, “How can consumers use salicornia?”, companies can also ask: “Where could salicornia create value in our next product?” That is where collaboration between producers, industry and R&D becomes particularly relevant: exploring new formats, applications and product concepts around a distinctive natural raw material. We are interested in creating those conversations with companies looking for new ingredients and new development opportunities. saligreen.com #saligreen #salicornia #foodinnovation #researchanddevelopment #productdevelopment #foodindustry #healthindustry #cosmetics #B2B #madeinportugal

The strongest ingredients are often the ones that still taste of where they come from. In food, origin can shape flavour, identity and even the way we think about healthier food choices. Salicornia is a particularly clear example. Growing in saline environments such as the salt marshes of the Ria de Aveiro, it has a naturally salty character that creates an immediate connection between the ingredient and its landscape. For chefs, food producers and product developers, this combination is increasingly relevant. Consumers are looking for ingredients that bring together natural origin, distinctive flavour and healthier product concepts, without losing authenticity. In that sense, salicornia does not simply come from the Ria de Aveiro. It tastes of it. And that connection between place, flavour and healthier eating can make a local ingredient relevant far beyond its place of origin. #saligreen #salicornia #greensalt #riadeaveiro #healthyfood #foodinnovation #naturalingredients #foodindustry #gastronomy #madeinportugal

A raw material becomes more valuable when we stop looking at it as a finished product. Salicornia is often presented to consumers as an ingredient for seasoning or cooking. But from an industrial perspective, the conversation can be much broader. For food manufacturers and product development teams, raw materials are increasingly evaluated not only for what they already are, but for what they can become. Salicornia offers potential for different applications, from the development and reformulation of food products to concepts being explored in the health and cosmetics sectors. This changes the way we should think about the product. Instead of asking only, “How can consumers use salicornia?”, companies can also ask: “Where could salicornia create value in our next product?” That is where collaboration between producers, industry and R&D becomes particularly relevant: exploring new formats, applications and product concepts around a distinctive natural raw material. We are interested in creating those conversations with companies looking for new ingredients and new development opportunities. saligreen.com #saligreen #salicornia #foodinnovation #researchanddevelopment #productdevelopment #foodindustry #healthindustry #cosmetics #B2B #madeinportugal

Origin can be one of an ingredient’s strongest points of differentiation. Salicornia is closely connected to the coastal landscape of the Ria de Aveiro, in Portugal - and that origin gives it the product identity. At the same time, its value lies in its simplicity. It can be easily introduced into grilled fish, fresh salads, appetisers and other contemporary dishes, adding a distinctive coastal character without complicating preparation. For chefs, hospitality businesses and food retailers, this combination is increasingly relevant: an ingredient that is easy to use, but also carries a clear story of place, authenticity and Portuguese origin. Bringing the Ria de Aveiro to the table is therefore about flavour and also about creating a stronger connection between food, territory and experience. store.saligreen.com #saligreen #salicornia #greensalt #riadeAveiro #portuguesefood #foodinnovation #healthyfood #hospitality #gastronomy

The strongest ingredients are often the ones that still taste of where they come from. In food, origin can shape flavour, identity and even the way we think about healthier food choices. Salicornia is a particularly clear example. Growing in saline environments such as the salt marshes of the Ria de Aveiro, it has a naturally salty character that creates an immediate connection between the ingredient and its landscape. For chefs, food producers and product developers, this combination is increasingly relevant. Consumers are looking for ingredients that bring together natural origin, distinctive flavour and healthier product concepts, without losing authenticity. In that sense, salicornia does not simply come from the Ria de Aveiro. It tastes of it. And that connection between place, flavour and healthier eating can make a local ingredient relevant far beyond its place of origin. #saligreen #salicornia #greensalt #riadeaveiro #healthyfood #foodinnovation #naturalingredients #foodindustry #gastronomy #madeinportugal

For a local product, distribution is also part of the brand story. Being present in local points of sale is more than simply making a product available. It creates proximity, strengthens connections with the territory and allows consumers to discover regional products in places they already know and trust. For Saligreen, Aveiro is naturally at the centre of that relationship. Our presence in different shops across the city helps bring a product inspired by the Ria de Aveiro closer to residents, visitors and anyone interested in discovering Portuguese products with a strong connection to their origin. Today, Saligreen can be found at Mercearia JL, Sabores com Tradição, A Minha Terra, Salicarne, Girassol, Talho Basílio, Aveiro Com Paixão, As Marias, Fora da Caixa and Latina. And because proximity is also about convenience, Saligreen products are available online for those who prefer to shop from wherever they are. store.saligreen.com/pt-pt Strengthening a local brand also means making it easier for people to discover, access and choose it. #saligreen #aveiro #salicornia #localproducts #regionalproducts #madeinportugal #riadeaveiro #localbusiness #retail #portugueseproducts

For a local product, distribution is also part of the brand story. Being present in local points of sale is more than simply making a product available. It creates proximity, strengthens connections with the territory and allows consumers to discover regional products in places they already know and trust. For Saligreen, Aveiro is naturally at the centre of that relationship. Our presence in different shops across the city helps bring a product inspired by the Ria de Aveiro closer to residents, visitors and anyone interested in discovering Portuguese products with a strong connection to their origin. Today, Saligreen can be found at Mercearia JL, Sabores com Tradição, A Minha Terra, Salicarne, Girassol, Talho Basílio, Aveiro Com Paixão, As Marias, Fora da Caixa, Loja da Rua Larga and Latina. And because proximity is also about convenience, Saligreen products are available online for those who prefer to shop from wherever they are. store.saligreen.com/pt-pt Strengthening a local brand also means making it easier for people to discover, access and choose it. #saligreen #aveiro #salicornia #localproducts #regionalproducts #madeinportugal #riadeaveiro #localbusiness #retail #portugueseproducts