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June 2007
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Pangasius Market Report
July 2009
During the first months of 2009 pangasius was under pressure, as Russia and Egypt banned imports. In addition, negative press coverage in Italy and Germany scared consumers away from buying of pangasius. [cont]
EUROFISH is hiring
EUROFISH INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION seeks a new Head of Project Unit - Fisheries and Aquaculture, post-harvest aspects.
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Seabass and Seabream Market Report
June 2009
The large rise in supply of bream in 2008 from Greece and Turkey, the two major producing countries, had a significant downward effect on prices. On the other hand, bass prices held up well although the general weakening of demand is now causing lower prices for both species. [cont]
Groundfish Market Report
June 2009
The groundfish market continues to be well supplied and prices are declining. More availability of Alaska pollack from Russia has created a downward spiral for groundfish prices.
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Fisheries and Aquaculture: Some key issues
Globefish Partner Meeting
Brussels, 27th of April 2009
Grimur Valdimarsson
Director
Fish Products and Industry Division, FAO
Commodity Overview - Los mercados pesqueros
Prepared by
Helga Josupeit
GLOBEFISH, FAO
Tuna Market Report, EU
June 2009
Imports of canned tuna into the EU marginally increased by 1% to 396 400 MT last year from 391 400 tonnes in 2007. Ecuador was the leading canned tuna supplier to the EU with its exports significantly higher by 37% to 88 600 tonnes in 2008. [cont]
Tuna Market Report, Thailand
June 2009
The reduced tariff quota on canned tuna, the so-called Cotonou compromise quota, for Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines ended in June 2008 and it was not renewed. [cont].
Tilapia Market Report
May 2009
The global financial crisis has reduced demand for tilapia and other Chinese export species, causing their domestic market prices to fall. However, it is likely that demand will revive soon... [cont]
Shrimp Market Report, EU
May 2009
The European market for shrimp continues to be weak with both demand and prices remaining low. The retail chain segment has reduced its orders significantly and stocks are said to be piling up as a result of consumers’ lessening purchase power... [cont.]
Shrimp Market Report, US
May 2009
The US economy has spiralled into what many analysts see as the worst recession and financial crisis since the Great Depression that begun with the crash of 1929. During the last quarter of 2008, the economy contracted more than was forecast. [cont.]
World fish trade exceeds USD 100 billion for the first time in history
FAO estimates total fish imports to have exceeded USD 100 billion in 2008, for the first time in history. The value of fish exports is estimated slightly lower. About half of world fish exports originate in developing countries, while 80% of world imports go to the developed part of the world. [Cont.]
Fishmeal Market Report
May 2009
In 2008, the fishmeal production in the world’s major producing countries declined somewhat. A total of 2.6 million tonnes were recorded, about 100 000 tonnes less than in 2007.... [cont]
Diesel from fish waste - biofuel from algae
An article written by Manfred Klinkhardt EUROFISH consultant, based on a paper written by Tony Piccolo for his MBA thesis, outlines the potential of cultivating algae for biofuel production and using fish waste for biodiesel.... [cont]
RAIS - Regional Aquaculture Information System
The RAIS groups all Member countries of the RECOFI (Bahrain, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates) which has decided to establish a web-based information system to facilitate the exchange of aquaculture information in the Gulf area and to develop an informal, flexible and functional network of regional experts to promote and develop the sector in the region.
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Last update: 03 July 2009 Private standards in fisheries and aquaculture: Current practice and emerging issues
Globefish Research Programme, Vol. 97 - April 2009
Globalization of fish supply chains means that a significant amount of fish and seafood is now caught in one part of the world, transported to another for processing and finally consumed in yet another country. Food safety systems that function across national borders are therefore vital.
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The Seafood Market in Spain
Globefish Research Programme, Vol. 96 - November 2008
Consumption of fish, molluscs and crustaceans in Spain increased from 25.85 kg/pc in 1961 to 44.65 kg/pc in 2003. Demersal and pelagic fish are the main categories of seafood consumed in Spain, followed by molluscs. Fish in Spain is consumed in a variety of ways but often whole, mainly fresh but also frozen.
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EUROPEAN PRICE REPORT
June 2009 - LATEST TRENDS
The impact of the film-documentary “The end of the line” (about the devastating effect of overfishing) which was featured on 8 June 2009 on the occasion of the World Oceans Day, is still to be felt in the European market, but there is no doubt that it will affect demand for seafood very seriously.
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GLOBEFISH Seafood Highlights
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Directory of Fish Importers, Exporters and Producers - Europe 2009
Directory of Fish Importers, Exporters and Producers - Europe
2009 EDITION
Published in April 2009
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Nombres locales de las especies pesqueras de importancia en América Latina
El presente documento sobre los nombres locales de las especies pesqueras de importancia en América Latina tiene por objetivo ayudar al reconocimiento de los recursos que, muchas veces, se denominan de diferentes maneras de acuerdo a los países o a las diveras regiones de un mismo país.
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