Producción de pasta de pescado repunta en Japón

11 de febrero de 2026

Reportado por IA

La producción de productos de pasta de pescado como chikuwa, kamaboko y hanpen comienza a repuntar en Japón tras décadas de descensos por menor demanda. Según el ministerio de Pesca, la producción cayó más de la mitad desde hace tres décadas hasta unas 408.000 toneladas en 2024. La industria busca promocionar estos productos como saludables y ricos en proteínas para impulsar el consumo.

La industria japonesa de productos de pasta de pescado ha visto descender su producción durante décadas por la caída de la demanda, pero ahora comienza a recuperarse. Según el ministerio de Pesca, la producción cayó más de la mitad desde hace tres décadas, alcanzando unas 408.000 toneladas en 2024.

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