Ep 1. Something's Fishy

Future Food is a thrilling, food-focused, science and technology-based documentary series, brimming with creative and innovative food inventions. The show takes viewers on an exciting journey into the world of food, where they get to see some amazing techniques and trends that will shape the future of our food industry.

The first episode of the season is named “Something's Fishy,” and it is about bringing a new approach to seafood, the most consumed protein on the planet. In this episode, viewers get to see a creative solution to address the unsustainable sourcing and farming of fish. They also get to see how innovative advancements in the fish farming industry are being implemented so that fish and seafood can be harvested in an ethical and sustainable way.

The host and chef, Omar Hamdan, who has traveled all over the world in search of the best culinary experiences, presents the episode and guides viewers through the many facets of sustainable seafood farming.

Omar and his team travel to Norway to investigate the harvest of salmon, which is one of the most sought-after fish in restaurants globally. They take a close look at how farmers in Norway maintain and preserve their fish farms, adhering to strict guidelines put in place to ensure sustainability. He also discovers that the water that the fish is raised in is pumped from the nearby ocean, treated properly and then returned to the ocean again, with healthier ammonia levels.

In the next segment of the show, Omar meets with experts who are working on a unique solution to the issue of overfishing. They have developed a framework that utilizes Vertical Aquaponics farming. This approach is sustainable and recirculates water, making it ideal for the consistent cultivation of fish. Omar's team also investigates seaweed farming, which has the potential to complement aquaponics farming and provide an ethical and sustainable source of fish food.

In what is perhaps the most intriguing segment of the episode, Omar explores the world of vegan seafood, which is becoming increasingly popular as people seek plant-based, sustainable alternatives to meat and fish. The team travels to Japan, where they discover vegan “tuna” sushi made from plant proteins fused together, providing an alternative protein source to tuna and salmon.

Finally, as the episode comes to an end, the team at Future Food discovers the potential for a future where our oceans are replenished and harvestable again, by identifying a technique called Polyculture, which is known to cultivate diverse ecosystems that can provide food, including a sustainable alternative to fish.

The first episode shines a light on some of the best and most innovative projects that can shape our food industry positively. The episode offers viewers insightful knowledge about sustainable fishing, alternative protein sources, and plant-based food. The team at Future Food has presented a fascinating and informative episode, which makes a compelling argument for sustainable fishing, and the promotion of plant-based protein options. They also provide clear evidence of the importance of growing our food ethically and sustainably if we want to protect our planet's oceans and the future of food for generations to come.