The fish and shellfish processing and preservation market - Italy
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Study Overview
The fish and shellfish processing and preservation market in Italy covers the industry and activities related to the processing, processing and preservation of fish products in order to ensure their freshness, quality and durability. This industry includes:
preparation and preservation of fish, shellfish and molluscs by: freezing, deep-freezing, drying,smoking, salting, cooking, immersion in brine, canning, etc production of fish, crustacean and mollusc products: fish fillets, eggs, caviar, caviar substitutesetcetera preparation of meals of fish or other aquatic animals not fit for human consumption production of fish meals for animal feed production of meals of fish for consumption human activities of vessels engaged exclusively in the processing and preservation of fish seaweed processing
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The trade in salted, cured, and smoked fish was already practiced in ancient Egypt, among the Phoenicians, Greeks, and Romans. The smoking of herring, for example, was discovered by William Beukels in the 15th century in northern Europe. The use of salted and dried fish products dates back to the first millennium AD[Museidelfood]. Today, there are about 438 companies operating in the fish and shellfish processing and preservation market in Italy. [Istat] In 2021, the fish processing market was valued at $194.8 billion. It is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1 percent over the forecast period (2022-2029). This study focuses on the fish and shellfish processing and preservation market in Italy. For more information on related markets, such as the fishing industry, please refer to the specific studies available in the Businesscoot catalog.
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1. Synthèse du marché
- 1.1 Introduction

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