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Launched in Singapore last November, Hong Kong-based company Omnifoods has introduced a range of six plant-based seafood to stand in for tuna(金枪鱼), crab and whitefish. Similar to their pork substitutes(替代品), the new products are said to offer a safe and alternative source of protein while tackling environmental concerns like overfishing and the worsening of the sea.
Omnifoods’ expansion comes at a time when the market for plant-based products is growing. According to Enterprise Singapore, local interest in sensible consumption doubled in 2021, and flexitarians—people who primarily eat a plant-based diet but occasionally consume meat or seafood—represent the fastest growth. The ocean is another reason cited as the need for plant-based seafood. The average person here consumed 22kg of seafood last year, surpassing the global average of 20kg. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) also observed that three quarters of the seafood served in Singapore was unsustainable. Besides, fish farming involves the use of chemicals to prevent disease and parasites and these chemicals then accumulate in fish tissues, which becomes a serious threat to people’s health.
Omnifoods says their products address all these concerns. Made primarily from non-genetically modified soybeans, the plant-based alternatives are free of harmful substances, absolutely safe. The company points out that the products share a similar look, feel and taste of the real thing. “We’ve done pilot taste tests with friends, family, and one sushi restaurant. Many admire the appearance and mouthfeel that our tuna product has as well as its nutritional benefits. Now we are struggling to improve our product until it’s an exact match or tastes better than animal-based foods,” added David Yeung.
Besides Omnifoods, Singapore companies are also exploring the alternative seafood market. Growthwell Group recently raised $22 million to fund its attempt at shrimp, squid and crab mad