Acquisition aims to speed up availability of cell-cultured lobster 26 Jan 2022 Cultured Decadence, which aims to produce affordable lobster meat in laboratories, has been bought by Upside Foods this week.
BlueNalu secures cell-cultured tuna deal with leading sushi firm 26 Jan 2022 Cell-cultured seafood specialist BlueNalu has announced a collaboration with leading multinational sushi restaurant operator, Food & Life Companies Ltd.
Hatch seeks applicants for Hawaii Innovation Studio 24 Jan 2022 Applications are open for Hatch’s second Hawaiian Innovation Studio, which is designed for early-stage startups in the global aquaculture and alt-seafood sectors.
Will future aquafeeds turn to insects or single-cell proteins? 3 Jan 2022 Though insect protein startups are generating splashy headlines and bringing new players into the aquafeed industry, single-cell and microbial proteins might be a key feed component in the future.
Women in aquaculture: Proscovia Alando 31 Dec 2021 Kenya-based insect farmer, aquaculture consultant and entrepreneur Proscovia Alando aims to establish the largest fish farming operation in East Africa, in a bid to improve prospects of the region’s women and youth in pa…
Methane-to-fishmeal project could be a profitable food security solution 30 Dec 2021 Researchers at Stanford University have identified an innovative process for converting methane into a potential fish feed ingredient.
How can the aquafeed industry make the most of insect-based ingredients? 23 Nov 2021 While insect production is likely to grow significantly in the coming years, it will be vital for the aquafeed industry to make the most out of what is likely to remain a fairly niche ingredient and not treat it as a sim…
How can we make sustainable aquafeed a reality? 17 Nov 2021 As the aquaculture industry expands, it needs every feed option – both conventional and alternative – at its disposal. But what steps can the sector take to bring sustainable feed ingredients online?
Kelp burger startup raises $3.2 million seed funding 12 Nov 2021 Akua, which produces kelp-based products, including burgers, has raised a $3.2 million seed round this week.
Nine contenders in the running for $100,000 F3 Challenge prize 10 Nov 2021 Nine aquafeed companies from across the globe have officially joined the F3 Challenge - Carnivore Edition – which aims to act as a catalyst to replace fishmeal and fish oil in feeds for farm-raised carnivorous species.
Trends and challenges in Indonesia’s aquafeed industry 8 Nov 2021 Indonesia’s aquafeed producers – be they industrial players or farmers who produce feed independently – are increasingly looking towards the use of local and sustainable alternatives to fish meal and soy.
A non-medicinal means for shrimp farmers to combat EMS/AHPND 3 Nov 2021 Shrimp fed diets containing FeedKind, a novel microbial protein produced by Calysta, have been shown to be more resistant to Vibrio parahaemolyticus – the source of early mortality syndrome (EMS).
FeedKind shown to protect shrimp against EMS 3 Nov 2021 New scientific studies show shrimp fed diets containing Calysta’s FeedKind protein have a significantly lower risk of contracting early mortality syndrome (EMS).
Fermented alt-seafood startup raises $2.1 million 28 Oct 2021 Food tech startup Aqua Cultured Foods announced today it has closed an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round of $2.1 million, one of the largest pre-seed rounds for companies using fermentation for alt-proteins.
Beekeepers are buzzing about new microalgae research 16 Oct 2021 A recent study from the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has found that microalgae can act as a highly nutritious pollen substitute for commercial honeybees.
Nestle to launch plant-based shrimp as it taps into vegan market 11 Oct 2021 Swiss food giant Nestle is launching plant-based substitutes for shrimp that promise to mirror the performance, taste and nutritional profile of the originals.
Women in aquaculture: India Boyer 6 Oct 2021 India Boyer is a dealflow manager at Hatch, a role that involves finding – and tracking – emerging startups across the aquaculture value chain, looking to forge possible investments and partnerships. She is also currentl…
Swedish plant-based seafood startup lands major investment 25 Sep 2021 Hooked Foods, which launched its vegan tuna product, Toonish, into Swedish retail earlier this month, has raised €3.8 million.
Fermented fish fillets? 24 Sep 2021 Food tech startup Aqua Cultured Foods, which is using fermentation to develop seafood alternatives with a realistic taste and texture, has launched in Chicago this week.