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Aqua Cultured Foods to launch tuna and scallops in Chicago after GRAS

Aqua Cultured Foods to launch tuna and scallops in Chicago after GRAS

August 5, 2024 |

In Illinois, Aqua Cultured Foods has earned regulatory approval for its fermentation-based seafood, paving the way for restaurant launches in September.  The Generally Recognized as Safe designation allows for its raw ingredient to be used in any food product. Its first launches will be tuna and scallop analogues at sushi quality, with sales initially focused […]

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AQUA Cultured Foods taps Ginkgo Bioworks to accelerate alternative tuna and scallops

AQUA Cultured Foods taps Ginkgo Bioworks to accelerate alternative tuna and scallops

April 1, 2024 |

In Chicago, AQUA Cultured Foods has partnered with Ginkgo Bioworks to optimize production of alternative seafood. Specifically, the two companies will jointly optimize AQUA Cultured Foods’ fermentation technology and advance the development and production of AQUA’s 100% fish-free products that emulate the look, feel, and taste of fresh-caught seafood. Leveraging Ginkgo’s microbial characterization and analytics, […]

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