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An updated edition of the June 12, 2026 article.Natural food products have become a mainstream part of consumer spending as health, nutrition and sustainability increasingly influence purchasing decisions. What was once viewed as a niche category has expanded into a broad market opportunity, supported by growing awareness of balanced diets and environmentally responsible consumption. Consumers…

From sushi rolls to smoothies, seaweed is making its way into more American diets. Long prized in many Asian countries, it’s now attracting global attention for its impressive nutritional value and potential to make food production more sustainable. Could this ocean-grown algae really be the “food of the future”? University of Nevada, Reno nutrition expert…