Lab-grown seafood on TU menu

Crab benedict features plant-based crabmeat patties from OMG Meat, a TU subsidiary that also makes plant-based fish nuggets, seafood burger patties, crab dumplings and dim sum. (OMG Meat Photo)

In the race for alternative proteins, lab-grown seafood could be next on the dinner table.

One of the world’s biggest makers of canned tuna, Thai Union Group Plc (TU), has set up an innovation centre with more than 100 scientists and engineers working to develop various forms of faux meat and seafood. It is also partnering with several companies through a venture fund, which could lead to the production of lab-grown seafood.