Seafood Norway says fish mortality in H1 was 35.7% lower than in the same period three years earlier, although mortality increased in two production areas.
The Norwegian Seafood Council says the $22bn US sushi market means growing opportunities for Norwegian aquaculture producers, but innovation as well as communication on food safety are key.
Its subsidiary, Japan Salmon Farm Co., will set up the new venture through a joint investment with Hiyama Fisheries Cooperative Association and Yakumo Town.