Gathered Foods Raises $ 10M to Catch Plant-Based Seafood Demand

Thus far, the plant-based revolution has been centered in the dairy and meat aisle. Seafood is the next wave. Gathered Foods, known for its Good Catch plant-based seafood products, announced yesterday that it closed a $10 million convertible note round. Co-led by New Crop Capital and Stray Dog Capital, the net proceeds will be used for scaling production and general working capital purposes.

Shellfish Growers are Feeling Climate Change’s Effects Now

Shellfish farming in Washington is a multimillion-dollar industry with a history as deep as Puget Sound. However, recent decades of warming oceans and higher levels of ocean acidification continue to challenge shellfish farming practices.

Innovation #6: Handy’s Breaded Soft Crabs – A Convenient Delicacy

June 27, 2019 Handy Seafood

Handy Seafood, the oldest seafood processing company in the United States, is the first to reach 125 years of age. Handy is celebrating this milestone achievement by highlighting products introduced through the years. Handy’s June innovation focuses on breaded soft crabs.

Beyond Meat Announces Nationwide Retail Launch of Latest Product Innovation, Beyond Beef

June 27, 2019 Beyond Meat

Beyond Meat will start to hit retail shelves nationwide later this week. Beyond Beef is a new plant-based ground meat made without GMOs, soy or gluten designed to deliver the same versatility, meaty texture and juiciness of traditional ground beef.

MK Meats to Open New Facility in Unadilla, Nebraska, Doubling Size of Current Plant

June 27, 2019 Omaha World Herald

MK Meats, a locally owned custom meat processing plant and retail butcher shop in Unadilla, Nebraska, plans a new 6,000-square-feet facility.