While sushi has become increasingly vital to seafood deli sales over the past few years, shoppers are showing they are concerned about inflation in the category.
As instore delis see more consumer demand for barbecue, many suppliers outside of the category are getting on board and incorporating barbecue flavors in new fusion products.
Funding from the round will go toward Forsea’s development of cultured seafood alternatives and its first product, an eel meat replacement for use in dishes like kabayaki and sushi.