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Food and Beverage ServicesNew York, United States11-50 Employees
AKUA PBC is a New York–based company developing plant-based foods derived from ocean-farmed kelp. The company frames kelp as a sustainable resource and aims to shift consumer views on seafood sustainability through its products. Its lineup centers on kelp-based burgers and related products sold through grocery channels and foodservice partners. A notable development includes a 2023 collaboration with SpongeBob SquarePants, and its mini kelp burgers have since reached about 1,000 grocery stores and 200 restaurants nationwide. With a small to mid-sized team, AKUA operates in the food and beverage services industry from New York, working with kelp farmers and partners to offer sustainable plant-based options.