Maruha Nichiro to develop cell-based bluefin tuna

In 2010, Maruha Nichiro became the first private company to successfully fully farm the species. Now it is building on that to produce its fish in a laboratory.

Bluefin tuna, one of the world's most expensive fish. — Bluefin tuna, one of the world's most expensive fish.Photo: Jun Ohashi/Unsplash

Rachel Mutter

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Published 9 May 2025, 05:55Updated 9 May 2025, 05:55

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