The National Fisheries Institute’s newly established Sushi Council aims to enhance food safety standards in the sushi industry through collaboration and implementation of rigorous guidelines
By Michael McNicholas – www.food-safety.com, 5 August 2024
The sushi industry has witnessed a remarkable surge in popularity worldwide, captivating the palates of millions with its unique flavors and convenience offerings. Originating from Japan, sushi has transcended cultural boundaries to become a beloved culinary delicacy enjoyed by consumers globally.
The sushi industry experienced a major surge in sales during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and is valued at over $10 billion annually, with over $3 billion from to-go sushi and $7 billion from restaurants as of 2023.1 Sushi data is not frequently broken out in supermarkets, but is consolidated in the seafood department or prepared foods department sales. A more realistic industry estimate is that the supermarket sushi-to-go market alone is worth over $5 billion annually.