Publications
Securing sustainable small-scale fisheries – Showcasing applied practices in value chains, post-harvest operations and trade
presents nine case studies, each showcasing applied practices and successful initiatives in support of enhancing small-scale fisheries value chains, post-harvest operations and trade, based on the recommendations contained in the SSF Guidelines.
The first months of the year are generally a slow sales period for fishery and aquaculture products in Europe, and 2023 has not been an exception to this rule. Demand was low over the course of February, but prices generally moved up, especially for seabass and seabream and groundfish. In this issue of the European Fish Price Report, some 31 percent of the fish prices moved up, 27 percent moved down, while 41 percent stayed...
January is generally a quiet month for fisheries and aquaculture products sales in Europe, after the strong Christmas and New Year sales. Collective catering is solely responsible for some limited sales compared to a very reduced demand from retailers and caterers in Europe.
The FAO GLOBEFISH Chinese Fish Price Report, based on information supplied by industry correspondents, aims to provide guidance on broad price trends. In the last years, China remained the top fish producer in the world with strong linkages with this historical evolution growth of aquaculture vis-à-vis wild capture fisheries. In addition, China is a country where international trade plays a significant role in fish and fish products. The Chinese Fish Price Report fills an existing gap...
As normal in the period of the year, the main importers and brokers have already completed their activities for the year-end sales, while wholesale markets will increase in activity over the coming weeks as restaurant menus and fish counters increase their festive range in preparation for Christmas and the New Year. The festive end of year sales season will be more concentrated as the two main festivities will be on a Sunday.