Walton-backed S2G Ventures invests in plant-based ‘shrimp’ maker
S2G is well-known as a backer of seafood tech or alt-seafood products
Plant-based canned tuna by Dutch brand launched in Spain
Dutch brand Seasogood is rolling out four flavors across Spain: natural, tomato, olive oil, and lemon and black pepper
Thai Union launches first ‘fish-free’ retail products in Europe
The new John West range is the first branded product from the Marine Proteins division; Thai Union plans to introduce more alternative protein products later this year
Germany’s Frosta launches new vegan fish fingers after three years of development
'It took us three years to develop them with aromas or additives, but we believe it was worth it' - Frosta's CEO Felix Ahlers
Canadian algal omega-3 firm seals production deal with Thai Union
Last year, Thai Union invested in Mara Renewables; now it has closed a multi-year manufacturing partnership with Mara-owned company Algarithm
$12m boost gets Canadian plant-based firm closer to commercializing salmon subsitute
Bryson intends to use the new funding for research, more hires, tech scale-ups and to build out a research and production facility
BioMar partners with Benson Hill after ending Russian raw material sourcing
Deal focuses on soy protein ingredients produced using regenerative and deforestation-free practices on the farm
US plant-based ‘shrimp’ seller ISH raises $5m in latest funding round
The Delaware-based ISH has raised nearly $10m to date, partnered with Chicken of the Sea as a distributor
Whole Foods partner Kikka launching new line of vegan ‘seafood’
The company plans to switch out all white sugar for vegan sugar to avoid bone char in all its white rice products
3D-printed seafood alternative made from fungi receives €1.5m EU grant
Mycorena, in partnership with Austrian startup Revo Foods, has received the grant to develop an alternative seafood product made from customized fibrous mycoprotein