60 minutes and the sushi segment. Is sushi really becoming a comodity?
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Question by epic_laydown: 60 minutes and the sushi segment. Is sushi really becoming a comodity?
it used to be a pretty rare delicacy but with its popularity, lots of tuna farming and freezing, etc is making sushi become available to more and more people… And tuna farming in the Mediterranean is becoming far far less because of commercial farming. Pretty sad , but true..what do you think about it?
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3 Responses to 60 minutes and the sushi segment. Is sushi really becoming a comodity?
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I’m not really sure we have to eat something.
Not all sushi has to have fish i sometimes make mine with little bits of cucumber or celery instead of fish.
monkeyhijinx
October 17, 2013 at 12:02 am
As people begun traveling more and observing cultures in their travels, they found foodstuffs they enjoy, and tried to bring some of that back with them. What was standard fare in one part of the world (sushi, Japan), became a delicacy in other parts of the world (outside Japan), and it was considered a delicacy not just because of the skill involved in making it, but because it was not commonly found outside of its mother country.
Now, as globalization continues to spread, people find what were once rare delicacies in their corner of the world are now things that are expected. Think about Asian cuisine, good chocolate, Spanish cuisine, Mexican, British fare, exceptional coffee, Italian cuisine, and specialty teas. These were all rare at one point, but have now become much more commonplace.
While it sounds like doom and gloom, a boom in demand often demands that the practices surrounding that commodity become looked at more closely.
As a result, people are becoming more aware of the problems affecting cacao harvests, the breeding and conditions of veal, the living conditions for workers who harvest coffee, and etc.
Positive changes have been made toward these causes, including the establishment of Fair Trade Coffee, and Sustainable Agriculture practices.
While you may be very worried about fishing, do not blame Sushi or any one cuisine. Instead, put your energy toward helping others become aware of sustainable fishing practices. Enjoy your world, the richness of culture available to you, and encourage others to be conscious consumers as well.
Illiterati
October 17, 2013 at 12:46 am
I read the article, and yes, it’s sad for the Mediterranean fishermen because they are losing cultural traditions. But it is the way of the business world. As an example,the same can be said for pineapple growing in Hawaii. Originally grown by natives from the late 1500’s to the early 1900’s as a rare delicacy. I’m sure it was a ruined cultural tradition, but 60 Minutes wasn’t there to report on Mr. Dole turning pineapple growing and canning into a commodity. A few fishermen that manage to hang on will probably reap the benefits in the future, as there is already a great demand for “artisanal” or wild tuna in the Pacific Ocean.
crispy
October 17, 2013 at 1:30 am