Salmon has among the highest household penetration of all seafood categories, making it a great fish to promote “because it simply draws more eyes than a more specialty variety,” said Anne-Marie Roerink, principal at 210 Analytics.

At the Summer Fancy Food Show, Sushi Chef showcased its newest product, Furikake Japanese Seasoning.

Sushi has so much visual appeal that Kroger made a connection between sushi and florals.

The company describes krill meat as a denser, more sustainable alternative to traditional seafood.

Wow Bao has partnered with Hissho Sushi to expand its grocery store presence to 1,000 units in more than 30 states.

According to T&T, the 76,000-square-foot location will be the largest Asian supermarket in Washington and create more than 300 jobs.

The company recently acquired Current Foods, an alternative protein startup that makes plant-based sushi-grade tuna and salmon.

While sushi has become increasingly vital to seafood deli sales over the past few years, shoppers are showing they are concerned about inflation in the category.

As instore delis see more consumer demand for barbecue, many suppliers outside of the category are getting on board and incorporating barbecue flavors in new fusion products. 

Bento Sushi created a rainbow roll that it showcased at the IDDBA 2023 show.