The next wave of seafood is part plant, part fish, according to this CEO

Following its Texas launch, Smash It! plans to expand nationally by mid-2026 and will soon introduce direct-to-consumer sales.

Monica Talbert says she is creating next-generation seafood that combines plant-based and real seafood ingredients. — Monica Talbert says she is creating next-generation seafood that combines plant-based and real seafood ingredients.Photo: Monica Talbert

Rachel Sapin

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Published 16 October 2025, 13:16Updated 16 October 2025, 17:35

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