Seed Funding Round Nets Atlantic Fish Co. $1.2M for Whitefish Cultivation Tech
Atlantic Fish Co. (AFC) has closed a $1.2 million seed financing round. The investment was led by Katapult Ocean, Alwyn Capital, DMV Capital, and the Georgetown Angel Investment Network (GAIN), with additional participation from other mission-aligned investors. The company also received a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), further contributing to the funding round. AFC’s total funding to date now stands at $2.3 million. …
Atlantic Fish Co. Awarded $305K to Drive Development of Scalable Cultivated Fish Fillets
Atlantic Fish Co., a startup focused on cellular agriculture in the seafood sector, has been awarded a $305,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The funding will support the company’s efforts to scale up its production of cultivated white fish, specifically targeting black sea bass. The company’s work centers on developing cultivated seafood that replicates the taste, texture, and nutritional profile of wild-caught fish, …
Wildtype’s FDA-Approved Cultivated Salmon Comes to San Francisco Restaurant
Starting August 14, 2025, Wildtype’s cultivated salmon will be featured on the menu at Robin, a San Francisco restaurant led by acclaimed chef Adam Tortosa. Known for his unique omakase dining experience, Tortosa will incorporate Wildtype’s cultivated salmon into his creations, marking the product’s debut in California. Success in high-end restaurants Robin offers a high-end, personalized dining experience, with Chef Tortosa combining traditional Japanese culinary techniques with local California ingredients. …
Multus and Fishway Combine Expertise to Tackle Global Seafood Shortfall With Cultivated Fish
Fishway and Multus Biotechnology have entered into a strategic partnership to develop scalable, cost-effective cultivated fish. The collaboration brings together Fishway’s expertise in fish cell line development and Multus’ AI-driven platform for optimising growth media, with both companies aiming to accelerate the availability of cultivated seafood. Making cultivated fish viable The new partnership between the two companies is seen as a key step in addressing the challenges of scaling up …
VAN HEES and BLUU Seafood Partner to Develop Hybrid Cultured Fish Products
VAN HEES, a German family-owned company with nearly 80 years of experience in the food industry, has entered into a strategic collaboration with BLUU Seafood, a leading European food biotech specializing in cultured fish. The partnership, which was initiated in May, combines VAN HEES’ expertise in functional ingredients and seasoning technology with BLUU Seafood’s innovations in cell-based fish production. VAN HEES has a long-standing reputation for developing flavorings, spice mixes, …
Wildtype’s Cultivated Salmon Becomes First in Seafood Category to Receive FDA Approval in the US
San Francisco-based company Wildtype has launched its cultivated salmon in US restaurants, marking a significant milestone in the cultivated seafood sector. Beginning this month, the product is being featured at Kann, a Portland, Oregon restaurant owned by James Beard award-winning chef Gregory Gourdet. Initially available on Thursday evenings in June, the cultivated salmon will be offered every day starting in July. First cultivated seafood approved for US market Wildtype’s cultivated …
EFISHient Protein Develops Plant-Based Grouper Fillet Prototype Ahead of Cultivated Product
EFISHient Protein has introduced its first prototype of a plant-based grouper fillet, replicating the texture and structure of the widely consumed white fish. The product is formulated from plant-derived ingredients, designed for commercial preparation and distribution, offering an alternative to traditional seafood without impacting marine ecosystems. Bridging the gap The company’s development of the plant-based fillet serves as an interim step in its research and development pipeline while progressing toward …
BlueNalu Expands Partnership With Nomad Foods, Gains Acceptance Into UK Regulatory Sandbox
US-based cultivated seafood producer BlueNalu has announced an expansion of its partnership with leading European frozen food company Nomad Foods. The collaboration, which began in 2021, will support the future commercialization of cultivated seafood products in Europe. The companies will initially work on market-entry strategies in the UK, with a focus on premium food service and limited-time offerings. The news follows BlueNalu’s acceptance into the UK Food Standards Agency’s novel …
Biokraft Foods Develops “India’s First” Cultivated Trout Fillet in Collaboration with ICAR-CICFR
Indian cultivated meat startup Biokraft Foods has developed what is claimed to be the country’s first cultivated trout fillet in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research – Central Institute of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-CICFR). Through the partnership, the organizations have developed fish cell lines from native Indian species such as rainbow trout. Using proprietary 3D bioprinting technology and bioink, Biokraft Foods transforms the cells into whole-cut cultivated fish …
ORF Genetics and Cellmeat Host “First Cultivated Shellfish Tasting Outside Asia” in Iceland
Last week, Icelandic plant biotechnology company ORF Genetics partnered with South Korean cultivated seafood startup Cellmeat to host what was claimed to be the first cultivated shellfish tasting held outside Asia. The tasting took place at the Iceland Ocean Cluster, a center that supports, incubates, and invests in startups creating value from under-utilized marine resources. Among the attendees were Mr. Björn Skúlason, the First Gentleman of Iceland, and Mrs. Hanna …