Wildtype’s Cultivated Salmon Becomes First in Seafood Category to Receive FDA Approval in the US

San Francisco-based company Wildtype has made history by launching its cultivated salmon in US restaurants, becoming the first cultivated seafood to receive FDA approval in the United States. This marks a significant milestone in the cultivated seafood sector, with the product being featured at Kann, a Portland, Oregon restaurant owned by James Beard award-winning chef Gregory Gourdet. Starting in June, the cultivated salmon will be available on Thursday evenings, with plans to offer it daily starting in July.

Chef Gourdet, known for his sustainability-focused cuisine, expressed excitement about introducing Wildtype’s cultivated salmon to his menu at Kann, highlighting the importance of utilizing sustainable ingredients. The FDA has confirmed the safety of Wildtype’s cultivated salmon through a pre-market safety consultation, stating that it is as safe as traditionally produced salmon and complies with all legal and regulatory requirements. Looking ahead, Wildtype plans to expand availability of the cultivated salmon to more restaurants in the coming months and has opened a waitlist for chefs interested in featuring the product on their menus.