Bobeldijk Food Group, the parent company for the Dutch plant-based company Vegafit, has been fully acquired by fish processing company, Kennemervis Groep, also based in The Netherlands. Financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed.
Greenland Seafood Joins Growing List of Fish Processors Launching Plant-Based Fish
European fish processor Greenland Seafood, owned by Canada’s Sofina Foods, has launched a range of frozen plant-based fish alternatives such as fish-free fingers, burgers, and fish cakes, made with rice protein for a flaky texture. The products will be showcased next month at Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, and will soon be available for both retail and food service. Greenland Seafood said it was inspired to launch the range after noticing the fast-growing popularity of alt-protein products. The company hopes to add more plant-based options in the near future. The global fish producers going plant-based While some conventional seafood producers have attacked plant-based alternatives, others are beginning to recognise that the tide is turning. Some examples of those entering the plant-based sphere include: In October …