Vegan Brands That Will Make You Wonder Why You Ever Ate Fish

With the release of Seaspiracy and rising news coverage, more people are learning how human consumption of seafood is damaging the planet. In the past, headlines have been dedicated to the environmental effects of beef production, causing people to move towards a seafood-heavy diet. Although it’s a brilliant idea to cut your consumption of animal products, replacing it with a different animal product isn’t. You are simply swapping one unsustainable ingredient for another. 

Overfishing is one of the biggest threats to our oceans and marine life. 31% of the world’s fish stocks are overfished, which means that it’s more important than ever for us to all fight back against this unsustainable food system and make ethical choices. And what better time than World Oceans Day to ditch the seafood and buy vegan fish alternatives? 

Loma Linda has been around for over 100 years now, and if that’s not enough indication for how good their plant-based fish products are, then I don’t know what is! Their soy-based tuna range, Tuno, features a selection of different flavours, from Thai Sweet Chilli to Lemon Pepper. Their products are gluten-free, non-GMO, and a natural source of omega 3. 

VBites has been a pioneer in vegan fish alternatives since 1993. They’re continuing to release amazing products that mimic the unique textures, taste and consistency of fish (which is notoriously difficult to do). Their products are Vegetarian and Vegan Society Approved, and many have won awards. The fish-free range has a variety of options, from scampi to ‘fish’ steaks. All VBites ingredients come from sustainable sources and are always made in the UK in a 100% vegan facility! 

The entire Quorn range isn’t vegan (some are vegetarian); however, the vegan-friendly fish alternatives that they do offer are pretty amazing. Quorn has always aimed to inspire people to eat healthy by producing a healthy protein source that’s kind to our health and the planet, and they achieve that with their globally adored products. Thanks to them, going vegan does not mean you have to say goodbye to fish finger sandwiches! Another great thing about Quorn is that they’re widely available in the vast majority of supermarkets.

I bet you never thought you’d see the day that plant-based prawns existed? Because neither did I! Sophie’s Kitchen offers an awesome range of exciting seafood, including shrimp and smoked salmon. Bagel, cream cheese, and salmon brunch, anyone? 

You may already know about Clearspot Organic because they’re renowned for their tofu made from 100% organic soya beans. Their organic Sea Cakes are made from this famous tofu, and they make it by simply blending two varieties of the tofu with crispy seaweed. Clearspot is a great brand choice if you lean more towards simple and natural foods. But don’t get me wrong, this product may be simple, but it doesn’t compromise on flavour. And it’s gluten-free!

Good Catch utilises legumes and algae oil to mimic the experience of authentic seafood via their products. The legumes provide texture and protein, whilst the algae oil provides flavour and omega-3s. Their plant-based tuna comes in a variety of flavours, from Mediterranean to Oil and Herbs.