The National Fisheries Institute's (NFI) Sushi Council, a precompetitive organization which supports the U.S. sushi sector, has announced that Puerto Montt, Chile-based vertically integrated salmonid farmer Caleta Bay is joining the organization.
“After 30 years of selling our products in Japan for sushi restaurants, retailers, and distributors, we think it is time to target the U.S.,” Caleta Bay Chief Commercial Officer Juan Carlos Garcés said. “Joining the NFI Sushi Council gives us immediate association with leading U.S. suppliers who share our principles of a robust and safe sushi supply chain.”
Caleta Bay farms steelhead trout and operates its own hatcheries, farming centers, processing facilities, and sales operations, which allows it to fully trace and control its supply chain. An in-house genetic program also allows all of Caleta's trout to come from a proprietary genetic background produced through a decade of research and development.
“Caleta Bay brings a deep understanding of aquaculture and a proven dedication to high-quality seafood production,” Sushi Council Chairman Michael McNicholas said. “Their addition strengthens the Sushi Council’s diverse and international approach to enhancing product safety and consumer trust in the sushi sector.”
