The sashimi market in Japan remained dull in general during January-March this year due to the persistent cold weather snow fall and ice rain. Instead of going out or eating raw cold tuna, consumer preference was more for home cooked warm food like Nabe (pot boiled dishes).
In the period Jan – Feb 2007/2008, overall Norwegian exports of fresh and frozen trout increased in value by 16% to NOK227 million, with the total volume increasing 66% to 10 500 tonnes.
