From vegconomist.com/food-and-beverage
Ahead of the 2025 summer season, PETA has released its rankings for the top vegan seafood brands. The list recognizes companies offering plant-based alternatives that cater to the growing demand for seafood alternatives while promoting ocean conservation.
Among the featured brands is Mind Blown, based in Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, known for its vegan crab cakes and shrimp. This year, Mind Blown has also focused on expanding its presence in foodservice, securing partnerships with Wintzell’s Oyster House and a repeating collaboration with PLNT Burger.
Government support for vegan seafood
Also making the list is Konscious Foods, a Canadian brand recognized for its vegan sushi and poke bowls. Recently, Konscious received a significant investment from the Government of Canada to expand production, increase exports, and create jobs, further boosting the brand’s ability to meet rising consumer demand for sustainable seafood alternatives.
“From craveable crab-free crab cakes to savory sea-friendly salmon, more food brands than ever are serving up fintastic fare that leaves marine life where they belong, in their ocean homes,” said PETA President Ingrid Newkirk, who transitioned to a vegan lifestyle 48 years ago after learning about the treatment of lobsters.
The rise of convenient seafood alternatives
Save Da Sea, a Canadian brand best known for its carrot-based smoked salmon, and Gardein, which offers products like fishless filets and crabless cakes, also secured spots in PETA’s rankings. Gardein continues to be a well-established name in the plant-based food sector, providing convenient seafood alternatives for a wide consumer base.
Other brands making an impact in the vegan seafood space include Finneato Fysh Foods, with its plant-based spicy tuna, and Jinka, which offers spreadable vegan tuna and calamari. Both brands cater to a growing interest in accessible, sustainable seafood alternatives.
Pushing boundaries with new tech
Seed to Surf, Oshi, and Cavi-art round out the list with innovative products like whole-vegetable seafood and 3D-printed salmon fillets. Oshi, in particular, has recentley recently opened direct online sales for its 100% plant-based salmon, which was previously only available through select foodservice partnerships and restaurant suppliers, providing consumer access to its sustainable products.
“Every winner on PETA’s list is enticing diners with innovative vegan products that will have even the pickiest of people clam-oring for more,” Newkirk added.
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