Swedish seaweed farmer raises over $2m for growth
Swedish foodtech company Nordic SeaFarm has raised SEK 20 million in its aim to become Europe's largest seaweed company in the next five years
Scottish seaweed production could reach 54,000t by 2040
A Scottish government report said there is 'growing interest' in seaweed production in Scotland, given concern over the sustainability of existing food production systems
Nestle reports strong demand for plant-based tuna
The food giant noted in its 2021 annual report that its pea- and wheat-protein tuna alternative saw strong demand in Europe
Thai Union investing to ramp up production of plant-based seafoods
The company aims to take what would be a significant $30m revenue share of the market by 2025, building on existing sales throughout Asia, Europe and the US
US startup Impact Food rolling out new whole-cut tuna substitute
Impact Food generally favors flavor over content, saying that its tuna might not have, say, as much protein as tuna, but it would have a more realistic taste
Current Foods launches new online shop with sushi-grade vegan tuna, salmon
Consumers can sign up now for pre-launch access to a new online shop that will start by featuring two tuna substitutes -- poké cubes and standard fillets
Latvian canner Karavela invests in new salmon line as part of €100m turnover plan
Latvia's Karavela is investing over €6.5 million in a new skinless and boneless salmon line as part of a plan to hit €100m by 2024 or 2025
Loma Linda’s plant-based ‘Tuno’ hits UK Co-op stores
Atlantic Natural Foods brand Loma Linda claims Tuno is the UK's first plant-based seafood alternative
US fishmeal alternative maker Calysta names new science, sustainability officer
Calysta has said that they are on the verge of developing the world’s industrial-scale aquafeed-replacement facility with global nutrition company Adisseo in China
Watch: Thai Union exec explores foray into alternative proteins
For 'Veganuary', UCN spoke with Maarten Geraets, managing director of Thai Union Group's alternative proteins division