# Cell-Based Salmon Sushi Wildtype Grows Sushi-Grade Fish from Genuine Coho Salmon Cells By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-09-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-sushi References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wildtype-to-launch-salmon-in-sushi-restaurants-301131957.html) & [wildtypefoods](http://www.wildtypefoods.com) Using a brewery-like system, Wildtype grows cell-based salmon sushi and its latest version is of such high quality, it's been deemed sushi-grade. Now, the cell-based salmon sushi made with genuine [coho salmon cells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coho-salmon) offers a sustainable source of seafood for the sushi industry, without requiring the removal of fish from the ocean. Wildtype is on a mission to sell its innovative salmon sushi to restaurants and eventually retail stores. The sushi-grade salmon has been specifically developed for applications like [rolls, nigiri and sashimi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norcod), and it can be consumed both raw and cooked. With its newest variety of cell-based salmon, the cellular agriculture startup is helping to satisfy a demand for seafood that is not only sustainable but sourced from a transparent supply chain. Image Credit: Wildtype ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cell-based Seafood:** Wildtype's cell-based salmon sushi offers a sustainable source of seafood without removing fish from the ocean. - **Sustainable Food Supply Chains:** Wildtype's transparent supply chain provides a solution to the growing demand for sustainable seafood. - **Alternative Protein:** Wildtype's cell-based salmon sushi provides an innovative alternative to traditional fish farming. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Technology:** Wildtype's cell-based salmon sushi disrupts the traditional seafood industry. - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can benefit from offering Wildtype's cell-based salmon sushi as a sustainable seafood option. - **Retail:** Retail stores can tap into the demand for sustainable seafood by selling Wildtype's cell-based salmon sushi. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whole-Cut Plant-Based Salmon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wholecut-plantbased-salmon.md) - [Cultivated Bluefin Tuna Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toro-sashimi.md) - [Cultivated Caviar Pearls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cell-based-caviar.md) - [Cultivated Fish Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-fish-sticks.md) - [Cell-Cultured Unagi Eels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forsea-foods.md) - [Algae-Based Salmon Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-salmon-analog.md) - [3D-Printed Salmon Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-alternatives.md) - [Cultivated Eel Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-eel.md) - [Cell-Cultivated Fish Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wanda-fish-technologies.md)