New Trends in Sushi

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    26/01/2026 17:00
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    clock 7 hours (1 day)
    teacher Executive Chef Ioannis Giakoumidis

Training Needs Analysis

Before developing the training content, we must understand the specific needs of the participants and sushi industry trends. The key training needs include:

  • Skill Development: Sushi chefs and culinary professionals need to stay updated on evolving techniques and trends to remain competitive.
  • Knowledge of New Ingredients: The emergence of new, innovative ingredients that offer health benefits, sustainability, and unique flavors.
  • Understanding of Fusion Sushi: With increasing global influences, there’s a demand to blend traditional Japanese sushi with international cuisines.
  • Customer Preferences: As diners’ expectations change, there is a need to understand consumer-driven trends such as plant-based sushi, eco-conscious dining, and visually appealing presentations.
  • Sustainability Practices: Sushi chefs must adapt to eco-friendly practices like reducing fish consumption, sustainable sourcing, and minimizing waste.

Training Objectives

By the end of the training session, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand Modern Sushi Trends: Learn about global trends such as fusion sushi, plant-based sushi, and the impact of sustainable practices.
  2. Master New Techniques: Practice and integrate modern sushi preparation techniques that incorporate new ingredients, presentation styles, and fusion influences.
  3. Identify and Utilize New Ingredients: Explore and effectively use trending ingredients (alternative proteins, plant-based alternatives, locally sourced fish) to enhance flavor, presentation, and sustainability.
  4. Create Fusion Dishes: Combine traditional sushi-making techniques with flavors and techniques from other cuisines.
  5. Understand Customer Preferences: Gain insights into changing customer tastes, preferences for visual appeal, and trending dietary preferences like veganism.
  6. Apply Sustainable Practices: Implement strategies for sustainable sushi-making, including reducing food waste and using eco-friendly ingredients.
  7. Innovate and Experiment: Encourage creativity and experimentation in sushi preparation, allowing chefs to create unique, trend-driven sushi offerings.

This program is designed for cooks and chefs who are related with Food Industry operations at Hotels , Restaurants or Catering Establishments.

As a prerequisite for the participation in the program is the registration of the Company/Employer as well as the participant on the “ERMIS” digital portal of (ANAD).

You can register for the program through the link https://ermis.anad.org.cy / No. Program #618703

DETAILED SEMINAR COSTS

For HRDA Beneficiaries

  • Cost per participant (no vat applies)
    330€
  • HRDA Subsidization
    140€
  • Beneficiaries Company cost
    190€

For non HRDA Beneficiaries

  • Cost per participant
    330€ + VAT

Unemployed accepted as per HRDA criteria

SEMINAR PROGRAMME

  • Date
    26/01/2026
  • Time
    9:00 - 17:00
  • Trainer
    Executive Chef Ioannis Giakoumidis
  • Location
    Columbia Hotel Academy

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