Finless Foods
Finless Foods is a company based in Emeryville, CA, focused on creating alternative seafood products using cell-cultured technology, with an initial focus on tuna. The company aims to support a thriving ocean by revolutionizing the way the world sources sustainable and delicious seafood.
Company Overview
Finless Foods is a company headquartered in Emeryville, CA, that is dedicated to creating alternative seafood products using cell-cultured technology. The company focuses on tuna, one of the most consumed and second most wild-caught fish globally. Finless Foods aims to revolutionize the seafood industry by providing sustainable and delicious seafood options while ensuring the ocean thrives.
Cell-Cultured Seafood Technology
Finless Foods utilizes groundbreaking cell-cultured technology to produce seafood products. Their approach aims to offer consumers healthy and accessible seafood alternatives that are responsibly produced. Cell-cultured seafood is designed not only to satisfy the palate but also to support environmental sustainability by reducing reliance on overfished marine species.
Product Offerings
Finless Foods offers plant-based tuna poke as one of their initial product lines. The company is also working on bringing more cell-cultured seafood products to market, with a prime focus on tuna. These products cater to various dietary preferences and aim to provide responsibly produced food options for consumers.
Industry Engagement and Events
Finless Foods actively participates in industry events and advocacy efforts. The company was involved in the 2023 National Fisheries Institute’s Global Seafood Market Conference and Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW). During CHOW, Finless Foods took part in panels, Congressional meetings, and served plant-based tuna at the annual gala. These engagements underscore the company's commitment to advancing policy and advocating for sustainable seafood practices.
Funding and Expansion
Finless Foods has successfully raised $34 million in Series B funding, which will support its mission to bring innovative cell-cultured seafood products to the market. The funding will also help the company scale its technology and production capabilities, ensuring that sustainable seafood solutions can reach more consumers. Additionally, the company advocates for low-interest and guaranteed loan programs to support the broader expansion of the food system.