Acadian Seaplants Limited
Acadian Seaplants Limited is the largest independent manufacturer
of seaweed products in North America. It is engaged primarily in
the cultivation, processing and development of value-added
seaweed and seaweed products. Through seven processing plants
located in the Maritime provinces, it processes thousands of tons
of products annually, used as food additives, in fertilizers, in
animal feed and in the brewing process. The company has also
recently introduced edible seaweeds for human consumption. Over
98% of these products are exported to over 55 countries worldwide
with the majority of these export sales occurring in the United
States, Asia and Europe.
Acadian Seaplants has been producing marine plant products for
over 30 years, achieving worldwide distribution and recognition
as a diversified manufacturer of innovative and high quality
products from a variety of seaweeds. It is 100% Canadian owned
with all of its products having 100% Canadian content.
AWARDS:
-Atlantic Canada Entrepreneur of the Year for Economic Impact
-Nova Scotia Export Award
-Nova Scotia Environmental Award
-Canada Export Award
-Atlantic Canada Entrepreneur Award of the Year Award for
High-Technology
-National Entrepreneur of the Year Institute
-National Citation for Technology and Innovation
Company Details
Year Established:
1961
Total Sales ($CDN):
$10,000,000 - $25,000,000
Number of Employees:
150
Company Information
Jean-paul Deveau
Title:
President
Area of Responsibility:
Management Executive
Telephone:
(902) 468-2840
Fax:
(902) 468-3474
Marta Parnell
Title:
Admin/Exec Assistant
Area of Responsibility:
Administrative Services
Telephone:
(902) 481-8608
Fax:
(902) 468-3474
Email:
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Louis Deveau
Title:
Chairman
Area of Responsibility:
Management Executive
Telephone:
(902) 468-2840
Fax:
(902) 468-3474
Products
Irish Moss
Sea Grasses & Sea Plants Nes
Kelp Meal
Sea Plants & Algae, Crude Medicinal
Fertilizers, Vegetable Products
ACADIAN (TM) seaweed extract fertilizers have undergone years of
research in the USA, Europe and South America at both university
and grower levels. Acadian fertilizer products are used
throughout the world on numerous crops and for diverse
applications ranging from high-tech and conventional to
sustainable and organic agricultural management systems. Users
throughout the world report our products increase yields of
quality crops.
Fertilizer Products:
ACADIAN (TM) Liquid Seaweed Concentrate
ACADIAN (TM) Liquid Seaweed Concentrate Low pH
Acadian (TM) Soluble Seaweed Extract Powder
ACADIAN (TM) Soluble Seaweed Extract Powder with Potassium
ACADIAN (TM) Organic, Granular Soil Amendments
Specialty Formulations
Fertilizers & Fertilizer Materials Nes
ACADIAN (TM) seaweed extract fertilizers have undergone years of
research in the USA, Europe and South America at both university
and grower levels. Acadian fertilizer products are used
throughout the world on numerous crops and for diverse
applications ranging from high-tech and conventional to
sustainable and organic agricultural management systems. Users
throughout the world report our products increase yields of
quality crops.
Fertilizer Products:
ACADIAN (TM) Liquid Seaweed Concentrate
ACADIAN (TM) Liquid Seaweed Concentrate Low pH
Acadian (TM) Soluble Seaweed Extract Powder
ACADIAN (TM) Soluble Seaweed Extract Powder with Potassium
ACADIAN (TM) Organic, Granular Soil Amendments
Specialty Formulations
Feed Supplements Nes
ACADIAN (TM) Kelp Meal is produced from pure Ascophyllum nodosum
seaweed hand-harvested from the cold, clean and nutrient-rich
waters of the north Atlantic coast of Canada. It is a naturally
balanced nutritional supplement for all feed rations and
provides a complete and balanced range of naturally chelated
micronutrients, trace minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates and
amino acids.
ACADIAN (TM) Asco Flour is made from pure Ascophyllum nodosum
seaweed, the most nutrient-rich marine plant available for
aquatic species' use and is a natural source of balanced and
chelated trace minerals, vitamins, amino acids, carbohydrates
and essential nutrients.
SPECTRA-MIN (R) Plus for Dairy is a 100% natural feed supplement
derived from a blend of marine plants containing a broad range
of minerals plus other essential nutrients necessary for optimal
animal nutrition. Producers using SPECTRA-MIN Plus report a
reduction in the symptoms of sub-clinical nutrient deficiencies
common to today's commercial dairy operations.
TASCO (TM) nutritional feed supplements for Beef and TASCO (TM)
nutritional feed supplements for Swine. Acadian Seaplants
Limited's Research Partnerships with Texas Tech University has
resulted in industry patents and exciting new feed products for
commercial beef and swine operations. TASCO (TM) for Beef and
TASCO (TM) for Swine products are safe, all-natural feed
supplements and ingredients.
Plant Food Fertilizers Prepared
ACADIAN (TM) seaweed extract fertilizers have undergone years of
research in the USA, Europe and South America at both university
and grower levels. Acadian fertilizer products are used
throughout the world on numerous crops and for diverse
applications ranging from high-tech and conventional to
sustainable and organic agricultural management systems. Users
throughout the world report our products increase yields of
quality crops.
Fertilizer Products:
ACADIAN (TM) Liquid Seaweed Concentrate
ACADIAN (TM) Liquid Seaweed Concentrate Low pH
Acadian (TM) Soluble Seaweed Extract Powder
ACADIAN (TM) Soluble Seaweed Extract Powder with Potassium
ACADIAN (TM) Organic, Granular Soil Amendments
Specialty Formulations
Flavouring Extracts And Essences, Spirituous
Food Preparations Nes
Irish Moss, Sea Grasses & Other Marine Plants
Irish Moss, Cracked, Bleached & Black
Plant Growth Regulator
Acadian Seaplants Limited's performance proven U.S.A., EPA-
registered STIMPLEX (R) Crop Biostimulants benefit plant growth
and development leading to:
- increased leaf vigor and germination
- increased root growth and development
- increased fruit set
- improved resistance to various crop stresses
- improved crop production, quality and marketable yields
- increased shelf life
- increased grower profitability
STIMPLEX (R)Crop Biostimulants for commercial growers of quality
crops - USA, EPA-registered
STIMPLEX (R) 600 Crop Biostimulants - USA, EPA-registered
Biotechnology
Acadian Seaplants Limited is involved in seaweed biotechnology
applications for seaweed extract fertilizers and crop
biostimulants; Ascophyllum Kelp Meal and other select seaweed
based nutritional feed supplements and ingredients; edible sea
vegetables; seaweed ingredients for food, health & beauty
markets; and commercial brewing products.
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