{"id":167356,"date":"2024-11-29T13:20:26","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T04:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=167356&#038;lang=en"},"modified":"2024-11-29T13:20:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T04:20:26","slug":"sagas-first-nori-auction-sets-record-high-prices","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/news\/sagas-first-nori-auction-sets-record-high-prices\/","title":{"rendered":"Saga\u2019s First Nori Auction Sets Record High Prices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saga Prefecture\u2019s first nori seaweed auction of the season, held on November 28, saw record-breaking prices. A total of approximately 1.1 billion sheets of nori were sold at an average price of \u00a535.23, marking a \u00a51.33 increase over last year\u2019s record and nearly double the five-year average.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The quality of nori this year has been exceptional, thanks to favorable marine conditions, including higher-than-average water temperatures and abundant nutrients. Producers from all fishing cooperatives in the area reported vibrant color and excellent flavor, with no discoloration observed for the first time in four years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the premium \u201cAriake Ichiban\u201d brand was not available due to strict quality standards, industry officials remain optimistic, aiming for 16 billion sheets in total sales and a revenue target of \u00a523.2 billion this season.<\/span><b> Source:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www3.nhk.or.jp\/lnews\/saga\/20241128\/5080018454.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NHK<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-167359\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fnn_saga-first-nori_2024_cl-e1732854006320.jpg?resize=1393%2C756&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Saga\u2019s First Nori Auction Sets Record High Prices\" width=\"1393\" height=\"756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fnn_saga-first-nori_2024_cl-e1732854006320.jpg?w=1393&amp;ssl=1 1393w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fnn_saga-first-nori_2024_cl-e1732854006320.jpg?resize=300%2C163&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fnn_saga-first-nori_2024_cl-e1732854006320.jpg?resize=1024%2C556&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fnn_saga-first-nori_2024_cl-e1732854006320.jpg?resize=768%2C417&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay informed with the latest Fukuoka &amp; Kyushu news and events in English. 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