Six companies from four countries received Top Innovator awards Thursday at the close of Fish 2.0’s 2019 Global Innovators Forum:

Fortuna, a Philippines-based company, was recognized for creating its Fortuna Cooler, the first fish transport box made of natural, locally sourced materials, replacing polystyrene containers.

Montana Microbial Products received an award for its high-quality barley protein concentrates for fish feed, a new fish-free alternative to traditional feeds.