Blue Star Foods Corp. has partnered with LowTide, LLC., through a vendor agreement.
Blue Star Foods
Crab meat producer Blue Star Foods Corp. has announced the recent creation of an Asian Food Division, which focuses on high-value sushi categories. Under the Blue Star brand, this product line responds to the growing popularity of Japanese cuisine, especially sushi and healthy food.
"We strongly believe entering the popular and growing sushi industry, particularly in the U.S., will enable us to increase our sales and help in rebuilding shareholder value. Our Japanese-speaking team has the sourcing and relationships to drive meaningful growth in this thriving market segment for seafood," expressed John Keeler, Chairman and CEO of Blue Star Foods.
According to data provided by Blue Star Foods, sushi restaurants in the U.S. have increased by 163% over the last 10 years, reaching $27.9 billion in 2022. The market is expected to continue growing, with an estimated value of $34.9 billion in 2025.
The main farming areas corresponding to high-value sushi categories are typically Hamachi, responsibly raised and harvested in Japan's Kagawa prefecture, the Seto Inland Sea, and Kagoshima Bay.
Blue Star Foods Corp. is an integrated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sustainable seafood company that focuses on Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS) processes, packages, and sells high-value seafood products. The company’s headquarters are in Miami.
Moreover, Blue Star Foods partnered with LowTide, LLC., through a vendor agreement, to expand its portfolio by developing and nationwide distributing the brand lines: Wicked Tuna Seafood and Toby Keith’s Premium.
