DistanSea is an Israeli foodtech startup providing advanced water treatment systems to improve the transport, survival, and sustainability of live seafood in the global supply chain, enabling longer shipping durations with reduced environmental impact.
DistanSea is an Israeli foodtech company that specializes in innovative water treatment solutions for the live seafood supply chain. The company has developed a technology designed to maintain optimal water quality by actively regulating parameters such as ammonia, pH, and microorganism levels in closed-system tanks. By integrating these systems into transport and holding containers, DistanSea aims to create a stable environment that reduces animal stress and mortality, effectively enabling the long-duration shipment of live species like lobster, crab, and fish. The company's technology is designed to operate with minimal human intervention and fits within standard shipping logistics.
These solutions provide significant value to the seafood industry by offering a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional air freight. By facilitating longer transit times and higher stocking densities with improved survival rates, DistanSea's technology helps companies reduce transportation costs and lower their carbon footprint by up to 90%. The company, which is part of the Fresh Start Foodtech incubator, focuses on helping distributors and logistics partners meet the increasing consumer demand for ethically sourced, high-quality seafood with better traceability.