The companies plan to optimize fermentation technology and advance the development and production of AQUA's 100% fish-free products
April 9, 2024
AQUA has chosen Ginkgo to help optimize its innovative fermentation technology to elevate the quality of its fish-free seafood products that authentically replicate the look, feel, and taste of fresh-caught seafood. Leveraging Ginkgo's microbial characterization and analytics, along with AQUA's proprietary strains and processes, the partners aim to transform the future of alt-seafood production.
Multidisciplinary expertise synergize to propel large-scale commercialization plans of cell-cultured seafood
October 27, 2022
The board will work closely with BlueNalu’s senior leadership and functional teams to provide their unique perspectives and strategic guidance with the goal to improve and accelerate the company’s cell-cultured seafood production and problem-solve the forthcoming large-scale commercialization challenges.
Seasoned food executive Mary K. Wagner, Ph.D. becomes first independent board member of BlueNalu
January 6, 2022
BlueNalu, a leading innovative food company developing a variety of seafood products directly from fish cells, announced the appointment of Mary K. Wagner, Ph.D. as its first independent board director. She brings an extensive and diverse range of senior leadership experiences in the food industry to BlueNalu and currently serves on the boards of both public and private food businesses.
Lauran Madden, Ph.D. to take on role as chief technology officer
December 10, 2021
As CTO, Dr. Madden will continue to drive BlueNalu in its next phase of growth, leading the company through research and development innovations in preparation for the initial market launch of its cell-cultured seafood products.
Financing will enable completion of world’s first commercial pilot facility for producing cell-based seafood, and support plans for market launch in late 2021
January 20, 2021
BlueNalu, an innovative food company producing a variety of seafood products directly from fish cells, today announced the closing of $60 million in debt financing from new and existing investors. This marks the largest financing to date in the cell-based seafood industry worldwide. Previously, BlueNalu announced completion of its Series A round of $20 million in early 2020, and its Series Seed round of $4.5 million in early 2018.
Speaking at New Products Conference: Lou Cooperhouse, BlueNalu
August 4, 2020
With demand for seafood at an all-time high and supply in an increasingly vulnerable state, a group of food innovators and culinary leaders joined forces with tech experts to create BlueNalu Inc., the global leader in cell-based seafood, that produces seafood directly from fish cells.
Agreement accelerates BlueNalu’s introduction to the Asian marketplace
July 10, 2020
BlueNalu, a food technology company developing cell-based seafood products, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pulmuone Co. Ltd., a leader in healthy lifestyle and environmentally-friendly food products headquartered in South Korea. Pulmuone also participated in BlueNalu’s A round of financing, which was announced earlier this year.
The financing will enable BlueNalu to develop a production facility, implement strategic alliances for global operations and distribution, and prepare for market launch
March 3, 2020
This financing will enable BlueNalu to develop a good manufacturing practices (GMP) pilot production facility in San Diego, expand its world-class team, implement strategic alliances for global operations and distribution, and prepare for its market launch.
Collaboration accelerates plans to commercialize cellular aquaculture globally
February 21, 2020
BlueNalu, an innovative food company developing seafood products directly from fish cells, announced a strategic partnership with Nutreco, a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed.
The company’s plans to introduce cell-based seafood in a test market within the next two years
December 18, 2019
Chef Gerard Viverito described each recipe in detail to an eager crowd, as well as his experience and enthusiasm working with recipes that span choices on typical restaurant menus from appetizers to a soup to an entree