NEWS; hot dog of the sea

surimi is no laughing matter. In 2016, seven onshore plants and seven offshore vessels produced 204,000 metric tons in 2016, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service. The product was valued at $530 million, making Alaska one of the world’s largest manufacturers of the basis of imitation crabmeat, commonly featured in California roll sushi and deli-style seafood salad. Most Alaska-made surimi goes to buyers in Japan and South Korea, with the rest heading to China, Russia, former Soviet-bloc countries and the Lower 48.

https://news.uaf.edu/new-technology-could-boost-surimi-profits-and-cut-waste/