Italy: 1 billion spent on fish, prices stable compared to 2021, consumption flywheel by 20%

Published 2022년 12월 21일

Tridge summary

The article highlights the recovery of the fishing sector following the pandemic and the increased consumption of fish during the holiday season. It estimates that over €1 billion will be spent on fish-based gastronomic delicacies from Christmas Eve to Epiphany. The prices for these foods remain similar to previous years, and there has been a 20% increase in consumption compared to the same period in 2021. The article stresses the benefits of choosing local fish products with a 'short supply chain' for higher quality and adherence to safety and environmental standards. It also provides a detailed overview of the prices for various fish and shellfish, including molluscs, crustaceans, and salmon, as well as the cost differences between local and imported species.
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Original content

The fishing sector is clearly recovering after the two-year pandemic and fish cannot be missing from festive tables again this year, in a country that is one of the main importers in the world (21 kg per year is the average consumption per family ). According to Pescagri-Cia estimates, over 1 billion spent on fish-based gastronomic delicacies from Christmas Eve to Epiphany. Contrary to alarmism, the prices of this Christmas according to Cia do not differ significantly from past years, while consumption is flying: +20% compared to the same period of 2021. The choice of local fish products with a "short supply chain" always offers a guarantee of higher quality, with compliance with high standards of safety and environmental protection. Cia reminds that the counters of traditional fishmongers or supermarkets must always indicate the origin of the fish for sale on the label: whether it is farmed in aquaculture or caught, as well as the production and capture areas (both in the case of ...
Source: Cia

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