The ISH Food Company

The ISH Food Company has named Christie Fleming as CEO. Christie was previously President & COO at ISH, leading the team and the business through the launch phase of the company over the past 1.5 years.

Glancing at the ingredient deck for plant-based proteins, you’re likely to find some familiar names, but there’s another ingredient that might soon be universal: konjac. The ancient root veggie found its way into alt-seafood despite not offering any protein content itself.

Plant-based seafood maker ISH Food Company has raised a more than $5 million seed round that will fuel its product innovation and “lay the groundwork for future partnerships,” according to a press release published Tuesday.

Regardless of what it’s called – plant-based, alternative, animal-free, fake meat – 2022 saw plenty of money and movement in the category of non-animal-derived protein. Check out the timeline for highlights from the emerging and tumultuous industry.

ISH is taking a “whole system” approach to drive improvements in its three core pillars – human health, ecological health, and community health – and believes innovative, sustainable and healthy plant-based products are the way to accomplish that feat.