The Ocean’s Halo Story: Leading Sustainability in Asian-Inspired Food

What is Ocean’s Halo and what are its sustainability goals?

Ocean’s Halo is a sustainability-driven food brand featuring over 50 organic, Asian-inspired products, including seaweeds, noodles & rice, noodle soups, condiments, and frozen rolls. All products are organic and vegetarian-friendly.

As a member of 1% for the Planet, the brand donates at least 1% of annual revenue to environmental causes focused on ocean conservation, equal access to nature, food education, and mitigating hunger.

How does Ocean’s Halo reduce plastic waste in food packaging?

Ocean’s Halo became the first brand in the U.S. to remove the plastic tray from seaweed snacks in September 2021. This “trayless” innovation provides a three-fold environmental and retail
benefit:

• Waste Reduction: Eliminating the plastic tray prevents millions of single-use plastic pieces from entering the waste stream annually.
• Logistics Efficiency: The compact design fits 4x more product in transit and storage, significantly lowering the carbon footprint of transportation.
• Retail Optimization: Trayless snacks fit 4x more product on the shelf, maximizing efficiency for retailers.

The brand also avoids plastic trays in their Organic Frozen Fried Rice Rolls.

What are the best organic Asian-inspired pantry staples from Ocean’s Halo?

Ocean’s Halo offers a diverse range of plant-based products designed for convenience and eco-conscious cooking:

• Healthy Seaweed Snacks: A nutrient-dense, keto-friendly favorite, the 5pk Seaweed Snack (Healthy Sea Salt) is a healthy snack and a versatile ingredient for trendy recipes like Emily Mariko’s salmon rice bowl.
• Versatile Rice Paper Wraps: The Organic Spring Roll Rice Paper Wraps are a shelf-stable staple and an incredibly versatile ingredient for fun recipes, from fresh spring rolls to crispy rice paper dumplings.
• Sustainable Soups & Broths: Packaged in Tetra Pak cartons, this line uses sustainable packaging to protect recipes and extend shelf life, reducing food waste.
• Quick Noodle Soups: For organic, authentic flavor on the go, Ocean’s Halo Noodle Soups provide a savory, plant-based meal.
• Prebiotic Kimchi: The Organic Shredded Kimchi adds a spicy, prebiotic-rich crunch to any dish.

Ocean’s Halo Wrapped 2025: Sustainability Metrics

Brand: Ocean’s Halo
Reporting Year: 2025

Plastic Reduction

• Total plastic avoided: 363,704 lbs

Packaging Change

• Internal plastic trays eliminated for Fried Rice Roll
• Film-only packaging used (no plastic tray inside) for Seaweed Snacks

Water Bottle Equivalent (AI-Estimated)

• ≈ 17.8 million single-use plastic water bottles avoided
• Assumed average bottle weight: 9.25 g (0.0204 lbs)
• Weight source: Industry averages commonly cited by packaging recyclers and U.S. EPA–referenced ranges

Logistics Impact (Transportation & Storage)

• Shipping pallets saved: 5,757
• Truckload equivalents avoided: 192

2025 Brand Highlights

• New products launched: 6
• Favorite flavor: Sea Salt & Vinegar
• Favorite innovation: Fried Rice Roll
• Total bowls of Ramen consumed: 5,307,860

Summary: Ocean’s Halo reduced plastic at the source in 2025 by eliminating internal trays in Seaweed Snacks and Fried Rice Roll, delivering measurable plastic, logistics, and transportation savings.

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This post was done in partnership with Ocean’s Halo.