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Join GFI and Future Ocean Foods for a deep dive into alternative seafood. In this webinar, Marissa Bronfman, founder and executive director of Future Ocean Foods, will lead a panel discussion featuring leaders in the alternative seafood space. Future Oceans Foods is a global seafood association that supports the alternative seafood industry. Their membership is comprised of 36 plant-based, fermentation, and cultivated seafood companies from around the world.

In the webinar, you’ll learn about promising developments in the alternative seafood industry as well as opportunities across the aquatic value chain. Bring your questions for the panel to be answered during the event!

Meet the speaker

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Marissa Bronfman

FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FUTURE OCEAN FOODS

Marissa Bronfman has created businesses and social initiatives across Canada and India. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Future Ocean Foods, an alternative seafood association with 36 companies in 14 countries, across plant-based, fermentation, and cultivated food and technology.

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