Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

NNadir

(33,464 posts)
Thu Apr 13, 2017, 09:12 AM Apr 2017

Seaweed shortage affects food testing.

I stumbled across this note in the scientific popular press:

Agar supply hit by seaweed shortage

By Joe Whitworth+, 01-Dec-2015

Thermo Fisher Scientific has temporarily stopped selling two agars due to a shortage in the seaweed used to make them.



Seaweed shortage.

I have no idea what kind of events are behind this shortage, but I'm sure it would make an interesting story.
Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Environment & Energy»Seaweed shortage affects ...