At a private taste-test event in Portland, Oregon, Wild Type recently shared its first pound of lab-grown fish, which took the form of salmon. At the event, diners were treated to a variety of cell-based salmon dishes, including ceviche verde, salmon tartare, Hawaiian poke and other favorites like spicy salmon sushi rolls.
Wild Type began its research and development for the lab-grown fish in 2018 and this marks the first large-scale test of its innovative new salmon product.
As it stands, the start-up's lab-grown salmon can only be served raw, as it loses its textural qualities when heat is applied. In the future, Wild Type aims to create a new version of the lab-grown salmon that can be just as versatile as fresh, ocean-caught salmon.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Lab-grown Meat Industry
- The development of lab-grown meat disrupts the traditional meat industry by offering an ethical, sustainable, and healthier option for consumers.
- Cell-based Seafood Market
- The rise of cell-based seafood provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for the seafood industry to offer sustainable and ethical seafood without sacrificing quality and taste.
- Alternative Protein Trend
- The demand for alternative protein sources is on the rise, creating an opportunity for innovation and investment in the field of lab-grown meat and cell-based seafood products.
Sectors Adopting This
- Food Industry
- The lab-grown meat and cell-based seafood industries have the potential to disrupt traditional food production and provide a more sustainable and ethical option for consumers.
- Technology Industry
- The development and scaling of lab-grown meat and cell-based seafood requires technological innovation, creating a disruptive opportunity for the development of new technologies and processes.
- Environmental Industry
- The growth of lab-grown meat and cell-based seafood products offers a disruptive environmental solution by reducing the need for traditional ocean fishing, which is often detrimental to the environment.
