US-based cultured seafood start-up Atlantic Fish Co has developed the ‘world’s first’ cell-based black sea bass prototype, in partnership with the North Carolina Food Innovation Lab (NCFIL).

Atlantic Fish Co has developed proprietary technology to develop high-performing fish cell lines that can grow in liquid suspension.

The start-up held a product tasting at NCFIL’s facility in Kannapolis, North Carolina, US. CEO Doug Grant told The Cell Base:

"I'm very happy to say the product tasted like fish. We compared it against a conventional fish counterpart and were very happy with the fish flavour."

Doug Grant, CEO of Atlantic Fish Co, said: “Developing the world’s first cultivated sea bass is a win for our company and consumers who want sustainable, ethical seafood. We will provide seafood that is also free of mercury, antibiotics or microplastics.”

Bill Aimutis, executive director of NCFIL, commented: “Atlantic Fish Co recognises the need to develop sustainable protein products to feed our increasing global population in coming decades. Our team at NCFIL is excited about working with Atlantic Fish Co and other companies in this emerging technology area.”

Atlantic Fish Co is now working on its next milestone: lowering the cost of cell-based seafood through the development of growth media customised for black sea bass and offering product tasting events to restaurant partners.

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