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Freshwater Fish for European Markets

Year of publication 2005

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 130 p.

Author Tribiloustova, E.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (series)

Series title GLOBEFISH Research Programme

Series number Vol. 82

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This study describes the present state of the European freshwater fisheries industry, analysing the main species, such as carp, trout, eel, Nile perch, the catfish Pangasius, tilapia, northern pike, sturgeon, pike-perch and European perch, and all the European countries (EU-25 and other European countries). The first part of the study focuses on European market diversity, highlighting the top producers, exporters and importers of freshwater fish. Product development, distribution channels and ch anging consumer priorities and sophistication are emphasized. An overview of 25 member countries of the EU and 15 non-member countries describes production, trade and market conditions in the freshwater fisheries sector. The third part outlines the state of European freshwater aquaculture, and the fourth introduces the 10 most important freshwater species. A brief introduction of European legislation for freshwater fish farmers is presented in part six, and conclusions and recommendations are pr ovided in the final part of the study.

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Tribiloustova, E. Freshwater Fish for European Markets FAO GLOBEFISH Research Programme, Vol.82 Rome, FAO. 2005. p121.

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