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Made in Maine: A Maine seaweed product taps into an international market

Made in Maine: A Maine seaweed product taps into an international market

  • April 6, 2026

It may seem like an unlikely product to have a global appeal. But Ocean's Balance, a Biddeford company, produces seaweed-based ingredients for manufacturers of food and pet products.

Founded in 2016 by CEO Mitchell Lench and entrepreneur Tollef Olsen, Ocean's Balance is part of a global market valued at nearly $20 billion.

Roughly a third of the company's business is international.

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