The Role of Inland Wholesale Markets in the Distribution of Fresh Fish in the UK

Abstract

Studies of the marketing and distribution of fish have examined a declining industry, which, in response to trends in fish consumption and major developments in the food retailing industry, has undergone profound alterations. The shift in demand from fresh to frozen fish and the decline in the number of traditional fishmongers have been of particular importance in effecting changes in the distribution of fish. This article aims to remedy the neglect of the inland markets. By analysing their present roles and identifying their particular functions within the wider marketing system, it should be possible to offer a clearer perspective on their present and future roles.

Citation

Symes, D. and Maddock, S. (1989), "The Role of Inland Wholesale Markets in the Distribution of Fresh Fish in the UK", British Food Journal, Vol. 91 No. 5, pp. 7-12. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000002296