Thai Union adds to its biotechnology portfolio by investing as part of the £8.7m funding round by Jellagen, a UK-based startup sourcing collagen from jellyfish Continue reading
Tag Archives: Seafood entrepreneurs
Whole Foods supplier Luke’s Lobster to open 30 ‘shacks’ across China
The Gulf of Maine lobster supplier was pushed into the consumer packaged goods business by COVID-19, but its 'lobster shacks' are back in growth mode again now Continue reading
Aqua-Spark gets €15m infusion, tightens partnership with Silverstrand Capital
'Silverstrand is very much aligned with their values and mission and proud to be long-term partners of Aqua-Spark' -- Kelvin Chiu, founder, Silverstrand Capital
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Alternative seafood startups given boost by US venture fund
Big Idea Ventures has given a leg up to young companies including Germany's Esencia and Iceland's Loki Foods Continue reading
Finnish mycoprotein feed firm wins chance to work with Tesco
Agtech startup eniferBio is developing a mycoprotein feed suitable for aquaculture, poultry and pig supply chains that is made from renewable raw materials Continue reading
Asia’s ‘first industrial insect company’ raises $20m for expansion
Nutrition Technologies' latest funding round, led by PTT Ventures, will be used to launch new products and expand into new markets Continue reading
Digital uptake in developing countries cushions seafood sector from COVID-19 blow
Increased uptake of digital technologies such as mobile payments, social media and e-commerce in developing countries is set to endure even after COVID-19 Continue reading
Irish plant-based seafood startup that makes ‘flaky fish’ raises $1.5m
Plant-based seafood startup Sea and Believe has secured commitments for over half of a planned $3m fundraise Continue reading
Icelandic startups reveal secrets of success to UK fishing industry bigwigs
How can seafood companies extract more value from fish by-products? Three of Iceland's leading seafood startups explained their approach at a recent UK event Continue reading
Inaugural ‘Blue Food Innovation Summit’ approaches
The event will feature 23 innovators from across the globe with breakthrough technologies in aquaculture and blue food, seeking opportunities to scale through partnerships and investment Continue reading