The partnership is a part of a broader €1,75 million investment round, which includes new investors Holdix and Ikorni Invest, alongside a syndicate of returning and new investors Finnish food technology company Hailia announced a new strategic partnership to expand international licensing of its technology. Hailia’s technology turns sidestreams from fish[Read More…]
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Norwegian Salmon Sushi marks 40 years of Global culinary influence
The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) estimates that today, nearly 30 per cent of all Norwegian salmon is consumed as raw sushi As International Sushi Day approaches on June 18, Norway is celebrating a milestone in global gastronomy: the 40th anniversary of introducing salmon sushi to Japan. What began as a[Read More…]
Blockchain and battle for trust: How tech transforming seafood industry
Lars Moksness, Analyst on Consumer Behaviour at Norwegian Seafood Council As transparency and traceability become essential pillars of global food systems, the seafood industry is under increasing pressure to demonstrate where its products come from, how they are sourced, and the conditions under which they are harvested. Today’s consumers are[Read More…]
Blockchain technology offers producers opportunity to deepen consumer trust
This demand is spurring seafood producers to adopt cutting-edge blockchain technology that enables full traceability from ocean to outlet According to new research from the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC), 89 per cent of global consumers seek more information about how their seafood is produced. Transparency has emerged as a defining[Read More…]
Tasmania showcases world-class seafood to boost exports to Asia
The initiative is designed to strengthen export opportunities and deepen trade ties across Asia, aligning with the broader goals of the 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future Tasmania is putting its premium seafood on the global stage this week as 14 major seafood buyers from Japan, China, Singapore, and Vietnam[Read More…]
Thai Union receives $150 Mn Blue Loan from ADB
Through the Blue Loan, Thai Union will expand sourcing of sustainable shrimp, shrimp certified under schemes recognised by the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) Thai Union Group PCL, the world’s seafood leader, has secured a landmark $150 million Blue Loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), a first for the[Read More…]
BlueNalu expands partnership with Nomad Foods
This news follows BlueNalu’s recent acceptance into the UK Food Standards Agency’s novel foods regulatory sandbox and growing indicators of consumer interest in the region BlueNalu, a global leader in cell-cultivated seafood, announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Nomad Foods, Europe’s leading frozen food company, to support the[Read More…]
Sonofai revolutionises frozen tuna inspection with Fujitsu AI tech
Enabling automated, non-destructive inspection ensures consistent quality and maximises value Fujitsu Limited and Sonofai Inc., Ishida Tec Co. and Tokai University announced the launch of an automated inspection device that determines the fat content of frozen albacore tuna in a non-destructive manner. The device, which deploys Fujitsu’s AI technology, is being[Read More…]
Revolutionising seafood, how Forsea’s innovation is shaping future of cultured eel
Roee Nir, CEO and Co-Founder of Forsea Forsea, a pioneering company in the cultivated seafood industry, is making significant strides with its innovative approach to developing cultured eel as its flagship product. By utilising proprietary organoid technology, Forsea aims to tackle the declining eel population while providing a sustainable and[Read More…]
Japan’s Maruha Nichiro announces rebranding to Umios Corp from 2026
As part of its strategic roadmap to 2035, the company plans to establish a consumer-driven value cycle and integrate sustainability into its business model Japanese seafood company Maruha Nichiro has revealed plans to rebrand as Umios Corp., effective March 1, 2026, pending shareholder approval at its general meeting on June[Read More…]
