Domestic seaweed market main bottlenecks?

[grace_collery]

Hi everyone! The Island Institute’s Edible Seaweed Market Analysis points to some interesting growth drivers and constraints the domestic edible seaweed market is facing. The analysis is primarily focused on Maine's edible seaweed market, but much of the content applies more broadly. Some constraints they point to include: limited processing infrastructure, the need for scalable product development, lack of consumer awareness, competition from foreign markets, and underdeveloped distribution networks. 

From your experience, do these barriers resonate with you? This report was published in 2020, so it’s possible market constraints have shifted slightly. As a farmer, what have been your main challenges in bringing your seaweed to market?