With support from NOAA, alt seafood could help sustainably meet the growing demand for seafood
Jen LamyWith open-access research funding from NOAA, alternative seafood could help protect our oceans and bolster U.S. seafood production.
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Climate change is threatening our oceans. Alternative seafood can help.
Jen LamyGlobal efforts to curb emissions, protect marine biodiversity, and reduce the impacts of climate change on our oceans should include investments in plant-based and cultivated seafood.
What U.S. consumers want in alternative seafood products
Marika AzoffA new survey conducted by GFI and Kelton Global showed that, in addition to excellent taste and texture, messaging about alternative seafood products’ environmental, health, and functional benefits can broaden their appeal among U.S. consumers.
GFI submits recommendations to FDA for cultivated seafood labeling regulation
Laura Braden, J.D.Sensible and carefully considered regulation of cultivated seafood will be essential to creating a sustainable, secure, and just food system.
With public and private sector support, cultivated seafood can restore the health of our oceans
Jen LamySupport from governments, academia, and nonprofits will help ensure cultivated seafood reaches its full potential to sustainably meet the global demand for seafood and restore the health of our oceans.
GFI’s ATLAS tool helps alternative seafood entrepreneurs prioritize seafood species
Jen LamyTo sustainably meet the growing global demand for seafood, we need to bring more alternative seafood products to market. That's why GFI's Sustainable Seafood Initiative is launching ATLAS: a tool designed to accelerate alternative seafood development and commercialization.
WSO’s Friend of the Sea certification matters for the plant-based seafood industry. Here’s why
Jen LamyThe World Sustainability Organization, in partnership with GFI's Sustainable Seafood Initiative, announced it will begin certifying plant-based seafood products under their Friend of the Sea certification program.
GFI awards grant for crucial fish cell culture media research
Claire Bomkamp, Ph.D.GFI has awarded a two-year grant to a research project aimed at developing a high-quality, serum-free fish cell culture media—a critical step to bring cultivated seafood to market.
U.S. plant-based meat sales growth accelerates despite Covid-19
Kyle GaanU.S. sales data shows that plant-based meat sales have remained strong amid Covid-19, outperforming both its prior-year growth as well as animal-based meat's growth rates.
Introducing PISCES, a new data navigation tool to inform alternative seafood development
Claire Bomkamp, Ph.D.There's a lot of research on the cellular and molecular components needed to match conventional seafood's taste, texture, and aroma. We've put together a resource to help alternative seafood researchers and companies navigate it.
