Tokyo-based food wholesaler Nishimoto is launching a new branded tuna alternative called "Ahim," looking to attract customers in the United states as well as Europe, Southeast Asia, and Japan.

And Now U Know Industry News reports reports Nishimoto formed a capital and business tie-up with Ocean Hugger Foods, the makers of the world's first plant-based alternative to raw tuna.

Nishimoto will have 23 offices in North America and 14 offices in Europe and Asia selling the product, and the company expects $1.83