INFOPESCA Internacional 18

Seafood. Its market and marketing
By Roland Wiefels
There is neither a "market" for fish, or a "price" for fish, properly. Seafood products are too different among them to generalize. Because of that reason, the marketing of fishery and aquaculture products is a very difficult task, which requires much training and a high level of professionalism. The author describes the basic factors which must be considered in order to achieve a successful trading, both for export and for the emerging domestic markets.

China forging ahead in the global fish trade
By Sudari Pawiro
China has become an important player in the global fish production and trade. It is the largest producer and exporter of fishery products in the world. Apart from being the biggest exporter, China has also become one of the world's major markets for fishery products. Import growth is expected to continue in order to supply its huge re-processing industry and also to cater for the growing domestic demand.

The shrimp market in the USA. Statistical synopsis
By Martín Leites
Production of shrimp does not look like coming to an end while these products are enjoyed by more and more people. The United States is the main market for this product, and despite the recent downturn in economy, demand in this country did not stop; instead has been continuously increasing. What is happening at present with shrimp in the USA?

A trial on carp farming in simulated ricefields
By G. Wicki and others
Achieving a maximum use of the human efforts and natural resources is the main concept in every producing activity. There are many wide land and water expanses in our countries, but people not always take full advantage of them. While the joint integration agriculture-aquaculture appears to be a logical alternative, its practice has been almost limited to Easter countries. The article refers to an experience carried out in Argentina, which promises to serve as an example for further projects in the region.

Fish processing waste opportunity or liability?
By John S Kilpatrick
The world seafood industry produces large quantities of waste from filleting operations. Some waste products can have very high value if they can be separated economically. The article discusses quality fishmeal and oil production from fish processing waste for aquaculture use and that the products are organic and from sustainable fisheries in compliance with current requirements.

Cuba: National HACCP programme on aquaculture
By Marlen González and others
By implementing the HACCP system, risks are expected to be foreseen and avoided, and thus safe foods should be supplied to consumers. This is the reason why the system has been also applied to aquaculture practices for a long time. The article describes the recent developments on this matter in Cuba.