Why sushi producers should use traceability systems

Sushi is considered a “ready to eat” food, as it can be eaten without having any further processing done before being prepared for consumption. In the food industry and explicitly in the “ready to eat”food market, there is an increasing demand from stakeholders for producers and suppliers to be more transparent in their business operations. This is primarily due to stakeholders’ concerns about food health and safety requirements. These concerns directly affect the sushi market, as consumers are wanting to know more about the supply chain processes and the production of sushi as it involves the handling and transportation of raw fish. When raw fish is handled, stored or transported unsafely it can lead to food contamination occurring. Therefore, as a sushi producer or supplier, it is imperative to remain transparent about the business’s supply chain processes, as stakeholders are more likely to trust, and invest in your business over competitors in the market that fails to satisfy these stakeholders’ needs and wants.