[14] Yamanaka Corporation. (Shinji Takada Founder)

Technology

An integrated oyster farming system has been established, promoting the production and sales of fresh oysters
Since its founding in 2008, the company has been expanding its oyster production and distribution technologies overseas. By packaging Miyagi Prefecture's oyster farming scheme for technology transfer, it is possible to build systems in various countries that integrate distribution and sales. In addition to oyster farming techniques, the company possesses expertise in introducing hygiene management standards, human resource development, and value chain construction

Strength

  • In Vietnam, the company has already established a base and is involved in providing technical support to aquaculture farmers, constructing hygiene management facilities, and managing distribution. Even in regions where natural seed collection is not possible due to environmental factors, the company addresses this by building artificial seed collection facilities to ensure stable seed supply
  • The company also has export achievements in 13 countries. It has established sales channels for oysters, scallops, and sea squirts to be exported to the United States, South Korea, China, UAE, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Russia, and Qatar

Use Case

Establishing oyster farming systems in temperate and tropical marine areas with an average annual seawater temperature of 25°C or higher
– Proven track record in building oyster farming-to-sales systems in Vietnam

Business Model Examples

This section shows examples of companies using this technology for its businesses. The sections is intened for illustrating how the technology is used in the real world as food for thoughs for the applicants. Applicants doesn't necessarily follow the exact business model when developing their own business ideas.

Yamanaka Corporation.

Business overview

MARINOVATION: Promoting a Problem-Solving Approach to the Fisheries Industry
• MARINOVATION: Promoting a Problem-Solving Approach to the Fisheries Industry
• Striving to develop aquaculture through trust-building and partnerships with producers

Expanding beyond seafood processing and distribution to overseas market development and branding initiatives
• Production, processing, and sales of oysters from Miyagi Prefecture, one of the world's premier fishing grounds
• Collaboration with producers to develop overseas markets and establish branding
– Aligning seafood production and processing with international trends
• Efforts contributing to environmental sustainability
– Supporting fisheries in obtaining eco-label certifications, such as ASC certification

Business Moodel

Business Model in Vietnam

Social Issues

Promoting Fisheries and Aquaculture Policies and Addressing Challenges

  • Inadequate aquaculture management prevents consumption of raw oysters in Vietnam
  • While imported raw oysters from Europe and the US are consumed, it is difficult to eat domestically produced oysters
  • For businesses prioritizing short-term profits, it is challenging to cultivate seed oysters systematically and improve their quality
  • When an increase in demand is anticipated, the number of businesses surges without proper planning.
  • This has led to conflicts and tensions with other economic activities, such as fishing and tourism
  • Local oyster farming facilities are fragile, resulting in catastrophic damage from typhoons (2018)
  • Local oyster farming facilities are fragile, resulting in catastrophic damage from typhoons (2018)

Solution

Awareness Campaigns for Hygiene Management Standards

  • Educational activities to improve productivity and add value to oyster farming
  • Promoting oyster farming techniques and hygiene management standards
  • Raising awareness about aquaculture technologies suited to the environment and nature

Establishing an Oyster Farming Infrastructure

  • Developing disaster-resistant aquaculture facilities locally
  • Introducing Miyagi's longline and raft oyster farming techniques to the local area
  • Revising Local Facilities and Developing Human Resources for Technology Transfer
  • Transferring production know-how to local personnel
  • Establishing purification facilities to prepare oysters for raw consumption. After harvesting, oysters need to be immersed in sterile seawater for 22 hours to expel impurities
  • Marketing (Establishing Distribution and Sales Channels for Hygienically Superior Oysters)

Value

Industry Creation, Regional Revitalization, and improvement in income for producers
• Improved productivity through the establishment of a resilient oyster farming infrastructure resistant to natural disasters
• Enhancing the added value of oysters through processing that adheres to strict hygiene management standards
– Enabling the production and sale of domestically produced raw oysters
• Increased income for aquaculture operators (15%–20%) through technology transfer and human resource development
• Economic impact through the development of new oyster markets

Message

Message

Let's upgrade global aquaculture with biotechnology!

Desired Candidate Profile

• Individuals interested in primary industries, the most essential sector for sustaining human life
• Individuals intrigued by technologies that utilize the capabilities and functions of living organisms to benefit human life and environmental conservation

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