# Lab-Grown Salmon Meats Wild Type Recently Debuted Its First Pound of Lab-Grown Fish By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-06-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lab-grown-fish References: [vegnews](https://vegnews.com/2019/6/san-francisco-startup-unveils-lab-grown-salmon) & [thewildtype](https://www.thewildtype.com/) At a private taste-test event in Portland, Oregon, [Wild Type](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-earth-1) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-meat-tasting-menu), 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Salmon Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-alternatives.md) - [Cultivated Fish Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-fish-sticks.md) - [Algae-Based Salmon Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-salmon-analog.md) - [Plant-Based Salmon Fillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinda-salmon.md) - [Cell-Cultured Shrimp Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cellmeat.md) - [Cultivated Fish Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-balls.md) - [Bio-Printed Fish Fillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-fish-fillet.md) - [Whole-Cut Plant-Based Salmon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wholecut-plantbased-salmon.md) - [Cell-Cultivated Fish Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wanda-fish-technologies.md)