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Mind Blown Dusted Scallops make World Plant-Based Awards Finalist list
The Plant Based Seafood Co., headquartered in Gwynn's Island, is thrilled to announce their Mind Blown Plant Based Dusted Scallops are among the shortlist of finalists for the second annual World Plant-Based Awards hosted by FoodBev, 'Best Plant-Based Seafood' category. This particular award is a celebration of innovation and excellence across every category of the global plant-based industry. The judging panel considered 110 entries from 20 countries across 15 categories. The winners will be announced during a special awards ceremony on December 9 at 3:15pm (EST) at the Javits Center, New York City in association with Plant Based World Conference & Expo. FoodBev...
What’s Fueling the Alternative Seafood Investment Boom?
GRACE GARWOOD | NOVEMBER 2, 2021 Alternatives to traditional seafood continue to diversify through plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-derived production methods, and investors are casting their bets accordingly. According to a recent Good Food Institute (GFI) State of the Industry report, alternative seafood companies saw record backing in the first half of 2021. As of June, invested capital through disclosed deals alone totaled $116 million, exceeding the industry’s total funding in 2020. “This past year, investors took note of consumer trends, the effects of the pandemic on seafood supply chains and the large boost to online grocery services.” Maya Benami, PhD...
Why it’ll take time for nascent US seafood alternatives to be a big fish
Environmental issues, price and taste are all in play determining the course of the US seafood alternatives market. US alternative-seafood manufacturers say demand is on the rise but the category remains niche with potentially years to unfold before it makes a significant hole in the conventional fish market. Nevertheless, the winds appear to be changing in the category’s favour as the world’s oceans become depleted from overfishing and pollution, with some species at risk of extinction, and global warming playing a part with the devastation to coral reefs. What might make a difference in the growth trajectory of alt-seafood vis...
It’s OFISHal PETA Names the 10 Best Vegan Seafood Brands
Norfolk, Va. – Now that 47% of Americans want to incorporate more vegan foods into their meals, a tidal wave of vegan seafood options is hitting the market—so with National Seafood Month (October) just around the corner, PETA took the opportunaty to rank the Top 10 Vegan Seafood Brands available nationwide. Good Catch: Earlier this year, select Long John Silver’s locations tested and sold out of Good Catch’s crispy vegan fillets and savory vegan crab cakes! You can find them in freezer aisles—along with Good Catch’s “fish” sticks, burgers, and cakes. Gardein: Its Golden Fishless Filets are great for tacos...