The Business of Aquaculture
Welcome to the Business of Aquaculture podcast! This is the podcast for the sustainable business movement in the aquafarming and ocean ranching industries. This podcast aims to amplify the voices of entrepreneurs addressing the UN Global Goals aka Sustainable Development Goal - SDG14 - to conserve and sustainably use the oceans and the seas. Listen in to fellow business aquaculturists in their journey in this new model of food production of making their business sustainable and help the ocean's ecology while also making a profit all at the same time. Get inspired to learn how even small to medium businesses can make an impact to save the seas, leave a legacy, and have a better quality of life. One of our goals is you take away a nugget of wisdom that will help your business move from the Industrial Revolution to Business 5.0. Our vision is that of collaboration in the aquaculture industry.
The Business of Aquaculture
From Salmon Giants to Lab-Grown Fish: Mapping the Global Seafood Race
Mapping the Seafood Giants: A Competitive Landscape Deep Dive
Episode Description:
The global seafood industry is worth more than $450 billion — but who really controls it, and where is it headed next?
In this data-driven deep dive, we profile 50 of the world’s leading seafood companies to reveal the competitive forces shaping the future of aquaculture and marine protein. From Norwegian salmon giants employing 11,000+ people to Silicon Valley labs growing fish without the ocean, discover the spectrum of players fighting for your seafood dollar.
You’ll learn why 18% of market leaders are betting big on alternative seafood technologies, how traditional aquaculture firms are leveraging scale to dominate markets, and the emerging innovations that could rewrite the industry playbook.
Key Intelligence You’ll Gain:
- Geographic Power Centers: The unexpected regions driving global seafood dominance (and why it’s not just about coastlines).
- Capital Flows: How cellular agriculture startups have raised $300M+ — and what that means for the incumbents.
- Tech Disruption: From precision aquaculture to blockchain traceability, the tools redefining production and trust.
- Strategic Openings: Where investors, entrepreneurs, and established operators can position for the next growth wave.
Whether you’re an aquaculture executive, agtech investor, or a strategic player in the global food market, this episode delivers actionable market intelligence you won’t hear anywhere else.
Perfect For: Aquaculture professionals, investors, food industry leaders, and anyone tracking the future of sustainable protein.