Markets for Artisanal Fish Salting
The ability to sell better quality products for a higher price, have access to more markets or produce products which have a longer shelf-life can incentivise the use of better packaging, improved hygienic practices and better storage facilities. Appropriate technologies (e.g. drying racks) can also add further value to products by helping processors meeting national food safety requirements/certification/standards. A key driver is these higher value markets, such as supermarkets and other retailers which provide products to domestic, regional or international consumers.
Value-addition and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME)
Value-addition and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME)
A review of value addition experiences under a regional development programme identified a number of issues that can be used to inform similar work in the future. These revolve around the themes of: the group/SME itself, the capacity and how it functions; raw material quality and access; marketing, access to finance; networking; infrastructure and services; and monitoring and evaluation.
The Restructuring of the Spanish Salted Fish Market
The Restructuring of the Spanish Salted Fish Market
Icelandic salted fish producers have been able to change Spanish production and distribution systems. With their light salted frozen fillets, they have established innovative and new products that have required a new distribution system and that meet the demands of modern customers in the Spanish market. In addition, new salting methods, cooling systems and the distribution networks of supermarkets are global phenomena that have influenced the direction of market changes.
Angola – Market of Opportunity for Dried and Salted Fish
Angola – Market of Opportunity for Dried and Salted Fish
Angola has become a more important market for Norwegian dried and salted saithe, and the macro-economic trend indicates continued increase in demand. Continuous collection of market information and knowledge allows Norwegian companies to take their strategic decisions on a broader basis. New purchasing routines and strategies in the supermarkets open up opportunities for increased export of Norwegian dried and salted cod. This is an opportunity the Norwegian industry must grasp. Improved distribution may also increase demand for dried and salted saithe.
Key Publications
| Value-addition and SME’s: raison d’etre and lessons learnt This document describes work undertaken in Africa to support small and medium-sized enterprises, and to reduce food waste losses, in regards to fish product. |
| The restructuring of the Spanish salted fish market This article discusses how cultural, technological and social factors contribute to the restructuring of the Spanish salted fish market and production systems. |
| Angola – market of opportunity for dried and salted fish Overview of opportunities to supply Angola with salted dried fish products. |
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31 October 2023
