Bluu Seafood
Bluu Seafood is an innovative company from Berlin that specializes in cell-based fish production. With sustainable and healthy fish products like fish balls and fish tartare, Bluu is setting new standards in the food industry and promoting an environmentally friendly diet.
Bluu Seafood: Pioneers in Cell-Based Fish Production
editBluu Seafood, founded in May 2020 in Berlin by marine and cell biologists Dr. Sebastian Rakers and entrepreneur Simon Fabich, is the first company in Europe specializing in the development and commercial production of cultivated fish.
Key Products and Services
editBluu Seafood focuses on producing healthy, sustainable, and delicious fish products from cell cultures. The first products launched include fish balls, fish tartare, and fish sticks, which consist of a portion of cultivated fish and a vegetable component. In the long term, the company plans to produce structured foods like salmon fillets[2][4][5].
Main Mission and Values
editThe mission of Bluu Seafood is to provide a sustainable alternative for supplying humanity with animal protein without harming marine ecosystems. The company is committed to producing fish products that are not only healthy and tasty but also protect the environment. The focus is on transforming global food systems to enable a sustainable and eco-friendly diet[1][3][5].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editBluu Seafood is intensely committed to sustainability. By using cell cultures, the pressure on natural fish stocks and marine ecosystems is significantly reduced. The company is working to make the production of cultivated fish cost-effective and environmentally friendly to make a significant contribution to the future supply of animal protein for humanity. Bluu Seafood collaborates closely with the Fraunhofer Institute for Marine Biotechnology and Cell Technology to implement the latest biotechnological research findings into practice[2][4][5].
Research and Development
editThe company invests heavily in research and development to optimize cell culture media and refine cell characteristics such as taste and texture. A key focus is on increasing the proportion of omega-3 fatty acids to enhance flavor carriers. Bluu Seafood is also actively engaged in educational work and transparent communication of the production process to address and dispel prejudices against cell-based foods[2][4][5].
Acknowledgments and Awards
editBluu Seafood has already received several significant recognitions, including a nomination for the German Founder’s Prize 2024 and the German Sustainability Award. These recognitions underscore the company's innovation potential and sustainability efforts[4].
Through its pioneering work in cell-based fish production, Bluu Seafood makes an important contribution to future sustainable nutrition and sets new standards in the food industry.