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Green Beanie is the craft soda range from Under Ytan, a mariculture company growing algae and seaweed in Åland. The team—Joel Lindholm, Viktor Eriksson, Johan Törnqvist, and Anders Ingves—has experimented with different products from microalgae and seaweed, and this is their first line of drinks. Their Gutweed and Bladderwrack sodas are named after two common seaweeds from the northern archipelago, blended with hops, sugar, spices, vinegar, and citrus. The result is a craft soda with a subtle mineral edge, carrying a hint of the sea.

Malmgård Estate in Loviisa dates back to the 1600s and is now run by brothers Henrik and Fredrik Creutz, the 13th generation on the farm. Organic since 1995, Malmgård focuses on ancient grains, growing wheat, oat, rye, and barley. They mill and sell their own flours, oatmeal, and other cereal products. The farm shop also stocks regional produce and houses the Malmgård beer brewery. In summer, there’s a café on site, and visitors can explore the estate, including the mansion and the castle, to learn more about its long history.

Under Ytan works with algae and seaweed in Åland, with the aim of shifting how the Baltic Sea is seen and cared for. The team – Joel Lindholm, Viktor Eriksson, Johan Törnqvist and Anders Ingves – is developing a mariculture project in Björkskär, growing macroalgae and seaweed, with plans to include mussels as the system grows. They’re currently moving from prototypes towards a full farming setup. The work supports biodiversity while producing food at the same time, something the team enjoys exploring in the kitchen, from sesame-fried Ulva with chilli to sea truffle mayonnaise.