Japan is Hungry for Lab-Grown Eel Meat, But Price Concerns Persist

A recent survey reveals that over a third of Japanese consumers are interested in trying lab-grown eel, developed by Forsea Foods. This innovation addresses sustainability concerns as traditional eel stocks decline due to overfishing. With plans to launch products by late 2026, Forsea aims to tap into Japan’s significant eel market, where consumer awareness of cultivated meat is growing, highlighting potential opportunities for agrifood innovators and investors.

Original excerpt: More than a third (35%) of Japanese consumers say they are familiar with cultivated unagi, an innovation derived from fish cells via cellular agriculture, and willing to try it…

Source: Green Queen