# Fishy Genes Should Genetically Altered Salmon be Approved for Consumption? By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-06-28 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genetically-altered-salmon References: [ndtv](http://www.ndtv.com/article/sci-tech/genetically-altered-salmon-get-closer-to-the-table-34073) With technology advancing to intensely crazy states, the idea of a [genetically altered salmon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finnish-brands) being served as food may not be too wild an idea. What's abnormal about this fishy fact is that these salmon grow at twice the normal rate, making them ready to eat a lot earlier than those without genetic alterations. With [altered crops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fishless-fillets) already in local supermarkets and stores, the [Food and Drug Administration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-thai-infused-salmon) is taking this to serious thought. Would you just consider this as another advancement in technology and eat up? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Genetically-altered Food:** The trend of genetically-altered food is disrupting traditional food production methods and prompting ethical debates. - **Fast-growing Salmon:** The trend of fast-growing salmon presents opportunities for more efficient and sustainable aquaculture practices. - **Advancements in Food Technology:** The trend of advancements in food technology is revolutionizing the way we grow, produce, and consume food. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Biotechnology:** The biotechnology industry is at the forefront of developing genetically-altered food and unlocking its potential benefits. - **Aquaculture:** The aquaculture industry can harness the disruptive innovation of fast-growing salmon to improve production efficiency and meet increasing demand for seafood. - **Food Manufacturing:** The food manufacturing industry can leverage advancements in food technology to create novel products and improve production processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Climate-Friendly Salmon Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmoonish.md) - [Cultivated Seabass Fillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-alternative.md) - [3D-Printed Salmon Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-alternatives.md) - [Whole-Cut Plant-Based Salmon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wholecut-plantbased-salmon.md) - [Cultivated Fish Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-fish-sticks.md) - [Algae-Based Salmon Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-salmon-analog.md) - [Wild-Caught Salmon Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-nuggets.md) - [Alt Fish Fillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-fsh.md) - [Alt Seafood Scallops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alt-seafood.md)