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From Ocean Crisis to Innovation: Japan’s Sushi Giants Race to Save the Future of Seafood

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Monday, March 23, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9)

Industry leaders invest in science, sustainability, and fishermen as catches plummet and traditions hang in the balance Japan’s leading conveyor-belt sushi chains are launching ambitious initiatives to safeguard the future of seafood, responding to mounting pressures on the fishing industry marked by shrinking catches and a rapidly aging workforce. With marine resources under strain, companies are turning to cutting-edge aquaculture, workforce support, and innovative sourcing strategies to ensure long-term sustainability. The urgency is clear. In 2024, Japan’s marine fishery output fell to just 2.78 million metric tons, a dramatic drop from its peak of 11.5 million tons in 1984. At the same time, the number of workers in the sector has dwindled to 115,000, less than half of what it was two decades ago. Photo: stockfile / FIS Revolutionizing Aquaculture wi... FULL STORY

China Norwegian Salmon Exports Surge in China Amid Lunar New Year Boom Mar 20, 07:00 Spring Festival demand propels seafood trade, with salmon dominating growth while other categories decline No... FULL STORY		Worldwide Global Seafood Trends Shift as Norway Slips, Yet Its Salmon Dominates Worldwide Mar 20, 01:00 New international survey reveals changing consumption habits while Norwegian salmon remains the most trusted a... FULL STORY

Brazil Vietnamese Tilapia Floods Brazilian Market: Farming Sector on Alert as Imports Surpass Exports for First Time Mar 20, 00:10 Record imports outpace exports for the first time, raising concerns over competition, biosecurity, and pricing... FULL STORY		China Global Aquaculture Leaders Convene in Fuzhou for Sustainability Push Mar 19, 08:00 International summit gathers experts from over 40 countries to accelerate innovation, green transformation, an... FULL STORY

South Korea
South Korea’s Aquaculture Value Surges Despite Warming Waters
Mar 23, 00:10
South Korea’s fish farming industry is navigating a complex landscape of rising market value and dwindling resources, as record-breaking sea tem... FULL STORY

Viet Nam
Vietnam’s Tilapia Boom: Explosive Export Growth Signals Global Market Shift
Mar 23, 00:10
Brazil dominates while emerging markets and Middle East drive record expansion Vietnam’s tilapia indust... FULL STORY

Norway
Williksen Group Reshapes Global Strategy with Cross-Continent Merger and Leadership Change
Mar 23, 00:10
Norwegian seafood player integrates operations with South Korea while key executive steps down amid restructuring The Williksen Group has announced a... FULL STORY

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Netherlands Mar 19, 04:00 (GMT + 9):
	ASC Introduces Next-Generation Label to Transform Sustainable Seafood Shopping

United States Mar 19, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	Crackdown on Contaminated Seafood Imports Gains Momentum in U.S. Senate

China Mar 18, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	China’s Tilapia Industry Faces Supply Crunch as Weak Farm Production Bites

Mexico Mar 18, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	Mexico launches shrimp traceability system with focus on Ecuador smuggling

United States Mar 17, 06:00 (GMT + 9):
	Rising Prices Shake America’s Seafood Appetite as Shrimp Becomes the Market’s Key Indicator

United States Mar 17, 06:00 (GMT + 9):
	Imported Shrimp Flood U.S. Market as Gulf Industry Faces Historic Collapse

Norway Mar 13, 08:00 (GMT + 9):
	Trout Outperforms Salmon in Omega-3 Storage, New Research Reveals

India Mar 13, 06:00 (GMT + 9):
	Global Seafood Leaders Explore India’s Shrimp Heartland in Landmark Sustainability Tour

France Mar 13, 06:00 (GMT + 9):
	France’s Changing Food Habits Reshape Opportunities for Norwegian Seafood

Indonesia Mar 12, 09:00 (GMT + 9):
	Rising Prices Offset Lower Shipments: Indonesia’s Shrimp Export Value Climbs Despite Early-2026 Volume Dip

China Mar 12, 08:00 (GMT + 9):
	From Seafood Waste to Billion-Dollar Innovation: How Shrimp and Crab Shells Are Transforming Zhanjiang’s Marine Economy

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