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Seaweed Prices Surge in Japan Due to Poor Harvests Amid Rising Sea Temperatures
Domestic nori production dropped to 5.94 billion sheets in fiscal 2024, about half the 2001 level, due to higher sea temperatures and increased fish damage, raising wholesale prices over 100%.
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Nori Prices Surge in Japan Due to Poor Seaweed Production Amid Rising Sea Temps; Price of Onigiri Rice Balls Also Impacted
Poor seaweed harvests due to rising sea temperatures and damage from fish have led to a drastic fall in nori production. Sales prices have also soared, leaving industry officials at their wits’ end.
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