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• 1. [Article] The Value Chain of Yellow Fin Tuna in Sri Lanka

  The fishing industry is particularly important for Sri Lankans for the domestic supply but there is also a small but growing export market for high value products. The potential for economic development ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Value Chain of Yellow Fin Tuna in Sri Lanka Author: Thordarson, Gunnar, Gestsson, Helgi, Knútsson, Ögmundur The fishing industry is particularly important for Sri Lankans for the domestic supply but there is also a small but growing export market for high value products. The potential for economic development lies there with yellowfin tuna as the most important specie. In this research the efficiency and productivity of the yellowfin tuna value chain in Sri Lanka was studied. The main method emphasis was on interviews with value chain actors (primary data) but secondary data analysis was also used when available. The lack of reliable secondary data from Sri Lanka fisheries made the use of primary data necessary. Interviews were conducted from late 2007 until July 2008. The conclusion is that two different value chains are characteristic for the Sri Lankan yellowfin tuna industry; the domestic market value chain and the export market value chain. The local market is highly regulated and price oriented with low emphasis on quality. The export market is characterized by demand for quality and high prices. It relies heavily on the landings of foreign vessels. Additional emphasis on the export market could increase revenues of the sector but for that structural changes are essential. The local vessels are generally too small and poorly equipped to meet the quality requirements of the export market. For the local fleet there are considerable opportunities for improving quality and reducing costs. Main obstacles are the lack of knowledge and unstructured flow of information between fishermen and processors/exporters, as well as the lack of trust between actors. Title: The Value Chain of Yellow Fin Tuna in Sri Lanka Author: Thordarson, Gunnar, Gestsson, Helgi, Knútsson, Ögmundur The fishing industry is particularly important for Sri Lankans for the domestic supply but there is also a small but growing export market for high value products. The potential for economic development lies there with yellowfin tuna as the most important specie. In this research the efficiency and productivity of the yellowfin tuna value chain in Sri Lanka was studied. The main method emphasis was on interviews with value chain actors (primary data) but secondary data analysis was also used when available. The lack of reliable secondary data from Sri Lanka fisheries made the use of primary data necessary. Interviews were conducted from late 2007 until July 2008. The conclusion is that two different value chains are characteristic for the Sri Lankan yellowfin tuna industry; the domestic market value chain and the export market value chain. The local market is highly regulated and price oriented with low emphasis on quality. The export market is characterized by demand for quality and high prices. It relies heavily on the landings of foreign vessels. Additional emphasis on the export market could increase revenues of the sector but for that structural changes are essential. The local vessels are generally too small and poorly equipped to meet the quality requirements of the export market. For the local fleet there are considerable opportunities for improving quality and reducing costs. Main obstacles are the lack of knowledge and unstructured flow of information between fishermen and processors/exporters, as well as the lack of trust between actors. Close

• 2. [Article] Cooperation for Sustainable Business Development – The Case of the Skipjack Tuna Value Chain in Nha Trang, Vietnam

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Cooperation for Sustainable Business Development – The Case of the Skipjack Tuna Value Chain in Nha Trang, Vietnam Author: Nguyen Thi, Kim Anh, Nguyen Ngoc, Duy Research Paper and Presentation Title: Cooperation for Sustainable Business Development – The Case of the Skipjack Tuna Value Chain in Nha Trang, Vietnam Author: Nguyen Thi, Kim Anh, Nguyen Ngoc, Duy Research Paper and Presentation Close

• 3. [Article] Cooperation for Sustainable Business Development – The Case of Value Chain of Skipjack Tuna in Vietnam

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Cooperation for Sustainable Business Development – The Case of Value Chain of Skipjack Tuna in Vietnam Author: Nguyen, Kimanh, Nguyen Ngoc, Duy Presentation Title: Cooperation for Sustainable Business Development – The Case of Value Chain of Skipjack Tuna in Vietnam Author: Nguyen, Kimanh, Nguyen Ngoc, Duy Presentation Close

• 4. [Article] Markets and Marketing of Fish and Fishery Products in Nigeria

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Markets and Marketing of Fish and Fishery Products in Nigeria Author: Cheke, Abiodun O. PDF of Poster Presentation Title: Markets and Marketing of Fish and Fishery Products in Nigeria Author: Cheke, Abiodun O. PDF of Poster Presentation Close

• 5. [Article] Investment and Development of Fishing Resources: A Real Options Approach

  The valuation of the opportunity to either invest or exploit a fishery is particularly difficult because of the high uncertainty concerning the resource price. The traditional net-present-value (NPV) and ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Investment and Development of Fishing Resources: A Real Options Approach Author: Murillas, Arantza Year: 2001 The valuation of the opportunity to either invest or exploit a fishery is particularly difficult because of the high uncertainty concerning the resource price. The traditional net-present-value (NPV) and other discounted-cash-flows (DCF) methods cannot properly capture the management's flexibility and strategic value aspects of a fishery, thus they may understate its value. The rationale for using an option-based approach to capital budgeting arises from its potential to conceptualize and quantify this flexibility, as new information arrives, to alter its operating strategy, to defer investments, to shut down (and restart) fishery development. Real Options valuation has traditionally been applied in the area of natural resource investments different from fishing resources. This paper presents a general bioeconomic model for the value of a fishery. It suffices to determine not only the value of the fishery when open and closed, but also the optimal policy for opening, closing and setting the harvest rate. Moreover, the paper turns to the valuation of a fishery investment opportunity and the optimal investment rule. The natural growth rate of fishing resource stock and the production function are those of the Schaefer model. Finally, results for the Pacific Yellowfin ~l~na are presented. Title: Investment and Development of Fishing Resources: A Real Options Approach Author: Murillas, Arantza Year: 2001 The valuation of the opportunity to either invest or exploit a fishery is particularly difficult because of the high uncertainty concerning the resource price. The traditional net-present-value (NPV) and other discounted-cash-flows (DCF) methods cannot properly capture the management's flexibility and strategic value aspects of a fishery, thus they may understate its value. The rationale for using an option-based approach to capital budgeting arises from its potential to conceptualize and quantify this flexibility, as new information arrives, to alter its operating strategy, to defer investments, to shut down (and restart) fishery development. Real Options valuation has traditionally been applied in the area of natural resource investments different from fishing resources. This paper presents a general bioeconomic model for the value of a fishery. It suffices to determine not only the value of the fishery when open and closed, but also the optimal policy for opening, closing and setting the harvest rate. Moreover, the paper turns to the valuation of a fishery investment opportunity and the optimal investment rule. The natural growth rate of fishing resource stock and the production function are those of the Schaefer model. Finally, results for the Pacific Yellowfin ~l~na are presented. Close

• 6. [Article] Ecological foot print of the postharvest losses in Tuna industry: A case of Sri Lanka

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Ecological foot print of the postharvest losses in Tuna industry: A case of Sri Lanka Author: Amaralal, Lalith, Jayasooriya, Niroshan, De Silva, Achini, Trondsen, Torbjorn presentation Title: Ecological foot print of the postharvest losses in Tuna industry: A case of Sri Lanka Author: Amaralal, Lalith, Jayasooriya, Niroshan, De Silva, Achini, Trondsen, Torbjorn presentation Close

• 7. [Article] An Economic Analysis of Low Value Species As An Alternative Nutritional Source In Strengthening Food Security In India

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: An Economic Analysis of Low Value Species As An Alternative Nutritional Source In Strengthening Food Security In India Author: Kodial, Harshini, Reddy, Muni Abstract only. Title: An Economic Analysis of Low Value Species As An Alternative Nutritional Source In Strengthening Food Security In India Author: Kodial, Harshini, Reddy, Muni Abstract only. Close

• 8. [Article] The Role of Fish-Markets in the Icelandic Value Chain of Cod

  The two main pillars of the Icelandic fishing industry are the large vertically integrated fishing companies and the SMEs, specialised in fishing, producing or marketing. In order to understand how they ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Role of Fish-Markets in the Icelandic Value Chain of Cod Author: Klemensson, Ólafur, Gestsson, Helgi, Knútsson, Ögmundur The two main pillars of the Icelandic fishing industry are the large vertically integrated fishing companies and the SMEs, specialised in fishing, producing or marketing. In order to understand how they are able to function side by side and at the same time secure a relatively high value added for the domestic part of the Icelandic value chain of cod, a closer look at the functions and operations of the Icelandic fish markets is needed. In the authors’ recent studies on structural changes in the fisheries value chain in Iceland from 1990 to 2007, six dissimilar main operational strategies were identified. Common to all of those was the need for an efficient use of the Icelandic fish markets. Three distinctive effects of fish markets were identified: firstly, specialisation, where large and small fisheries companies use the fish markets to swap or sell all other species than needed in their specialised production (usually to SMEs producers specializing in those species); secondly, to gain stability in sourcing, where companies source raw material from the fish markets and top-up when there is lack of certain species (or sizes) from the companies’ own boats and; thirdly, the market driven function or effect (market orientated value creation). To study this facilitating and supporting effect of fish markets on the on the progress of the Icelandic fisheries sector further, the focus is now the importance of fish markets from the time of their establishment in Iceland in 1987. The research is based on semi-structured and in-depth interviews with managers of a number of Icelandic fishing and processing companies and is a part of an ongoing research on the value chain structure and on organisational- and productivity changes in the Icelandic fisheries sector. Title: The Role of Fish-Markets in the Icelandic Value Chain of Cod Author: Klemensson, Ólafur, Gestsson, Helgi, Knútsson, Ögmundur The two main pillars of the Icelandic fishing industry are the large vertically integrated fishing companies and the SMEs, specialised in fishing, producing or marketing. In order to understand how they are able to function side by side and at the same time secure a relatively high value added for the domestic part of the Icelandic value chain of cod, a closer look at the functions and operations of the Icelandic fish markets is needed. In the authors’ recent studies on structural changes in the fisheries value chain in Iceland from 1990 to 2007, six dissimilar main operational strategies were identified. Common to all of those was the need for an efficient use of the Icelandic fish markets. Three distinctive effects of fish markets were identified: firstly, specialisation, where large and small fisheries companies use the fish markets to swap or sell all other species than needed in their specialised production (usually to SMEs producers specializing in those species); secondly, to gain stability in sourcing, where companies source raw material from the fish markets and top-up when there is lack of certain species (or sizes) from the companies’ own boats and; thirdly, the market driven function or effect (market orientated value creation). To study this facilitating and supporting effect of fish markets on the on the progress of the Icelandic fisheries sector further, the focus is now the importance of fish markets from the time of their establishment in Iceland in 1987. The research is based on semi-structured and in-depth interviews with managers of a number of Icelandic fishing and processing companies and is a part of an ongoing research on the value chain structure and on organisational- and productivity changes in the Icelandic fisheries sector. Close

• 9. [Article] A Value Chain Analysis of Fish Products: Case study from Pantar Island, Eastern Indonesia

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A Value Chain Analysis of Fish Products: Case study from Pantar Island, Eastern Indonesia Author: Stacey, Natasha, Fitriana, Ria Presentation Title: A Value Chain Analysis of Fish Products: Case study from Pantar Island, Eastern Indonesia Author: Stacey, Natasha, Fitriana, Ria Presentation Close

• 10. [Article] Value Chain Analysis of the Artisanal Fisheries of the Ogun Waterside Area, Nigeria

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Value Chain Analysis of the Artisanal Fisheries of the Ogun Waterside Area, Nigeria Author: Saliu, Esther, Adeosun, Olubunmi, Ayanboye, Abolupe Oluyemi, Rafiu, Rasheedat Abidemi, Ajibade, Akinniyi Oyetunji presentation Title: Value Chain Analysis of the Artisanal Fisheries of the Ogun Waterside Area, Nigeria Author: Saliu, Esther, Adeosun, Olubunmi, Ayanboye, Abolupe Oluyemi, Rafiu, Rasheedat Abidemi, Ajibade, Akinniyi Oyetunji presentation Close

• 11. [Article] Transformations of the Retail Fish Market in Brazil and its Impacts on Small-Scale Fish Farming

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Transformations of the Retail Fish Market in Brazil and its Impacts on Small-Scale Fish Farming Author: Barroso, Renata, Pedroza, Manoel, M. V. Flores, Roberto presentation Title: Transformations of the Retail Fish Market in Brazil and its Impacts on Small-Scale Fish Farming Author: Barroso, Renata, Pedroza, Manoel, M. V. Flores, Roberto presentation Close

• 12. [Article] Management and Value Chain of Nile Tilapia Cultured in Ponds of Small-scale Farmers in Morogoro Region, Tanzania

  This is part of the IIFET Special Session on Markets and Value Chains for Small Aquaculture & Fisheries Enterprises with a Focus on Gender that took place on 17 July 2012 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania in ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Management and Value Chain of Nile Tilapia Cultured in Ponds of Small-scale Farmers in Morogoro Region, Tanzania Author: Mnembuka, Berno, Chenyambuga, Sebastian Wilson, Madalla, Nazael This is part of the IIFET Special Session on Markets and Value Chains for Small Aquaculture & Fisheries Enterprises with a Focus on Gender that took place on 17 July 2012 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania in conjunction with 16th IIFET Conference. The complete proceedings of this special session are available (http://aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu/Documents/Uploads/FileManager/IIFET%202012%20CRSP%20Session%20Proceedings%20Final_small.pdf) through the Aquaculture & Fisheries Collaborative Research Support Program gender web site, (http://aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu/Gender/). Title: Management and Value Chain of Nile Tilapia Cultured in Ponds of Small-scale Farmers in Morogoro Region, Tanzania Author: Mnembuka, Berno, Chenyambuga, Sebastian Wilson, Madalla, Nazael This is part of the IIFET Special Session on Markets and Value Chains for Small Aquaculture & Fisheries Enterprises with a Focus on Gender that took place on 17 July 2012 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania in conjunction with 16th IIFET Conference. The complete proceedings of this special session are available (http://aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu/Documents/Uploads/FileManager/IIFET%202012%20CRSP%20Session%20Proceedings%20Final_small.pdf) through the Aquaculture & Fisheries Collaborative Research Support Program gender web site, (http://aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu/Gender/). Close

• 13. [Article] Strategies for Market Inclusion of Small Scale Fish Farmers of the Tocantins State / Brazil

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Strategies for Market Inclusion of Small Scale Fish Farmers of the Tocantins State / Brazil Author: Barroso, Renata, Prysthon, Adriano, Pedroza, Manoel, M. V. Flores, Roberto presentation Title: Strategies for Market Inclusion of Small Scale Fish Farmers of the Tocantins State / Brazil Author: Barroso, Renata, Prysthon, Adriano, Pedroza, Manoel, M. V. Flores, Roberto presentation Close

• 14. [Article] Prospects on Brazilian Aquaculture and Tilapias Sector

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Prospects on Brazilian Aquaculture and Tilapias Sector Author: Barroso, Renata presentation Title: Prospects on Brazilian Aquaculture and Tilapias Sector Author: Barroso, Renata presentation Close

• 15. [Article] Structural Performance of Artisanal Fish Marketing in Ondo State, Nigeria

  Fish is an important source of protein which is highly needed for human beings to experience necessary growth and development. This is the reason for the phenomenal rise in the consumption of fish in order ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Structural Performance of Artisanal Fish Marketing in Ondo State, Nigeria Author: Ojo, Sylvester Oluwadare, Oparinde, Lawrence Olusola Fish is an important source of protein which is highly needed for human beings to experience necessary growth and development. This is the reason for the phenomenal rise in the consumption of fish in order to meet up with the body nutritional requirements. Therefore, marketing of this source of protein is inevitable as its distribution depends largely on the structure of the marketing system. This study examined the structural performance of artisanal fish marketing in Ondo State, Nigeria. Data collected from 250 artisanal fish sellers selected using multistage sampling technique were analysed using descriptive statistics, marketing and gross margin, Gini coefficient and Lorenze curve analyses. The results showed that artisanal fish marketing was profitable with a mean net return of N137.10/kg ($0.85/kg). The estimated value of the Gini coefficient determined was 0.64, indicating the presence of inequality in the share of the artisanal fish market in the study area. It was realized that all the respondents in the study area, mentioned poor transport network, high transport cost, inadequate fund and inadequate storage facilities as major problems confronting artisanal fish market in the study area. Therefore, programmes that will improve fish marketing should be organized for fish marketers by the relevant government parastatals, extension workers, Non Governmental Organizations and the artisanal fish marketers should be sensitized on the formation of better organized fish marketing cooperative societies where they can solve some of their problems themselves. Title: Structural Performance of Artisanal Fish Marketing in Ondo State, Nigeria Author: Ojo, Sylvester Oluwadare, Oparinde, Lawrence Olusola Fish is an important source of protein which is highly needed for human beings to experience necessary growth and development. This is the reason for the phenomenal rise in the consumption of fish in order to meet up with the body nutritional requirements. Therefore, marketing of this source of protein is inevitable as its distribution depends largely on the structure of the marketing system. This study examined the structural performance of artisanal fish marketing in Ondo State, Nigeria. Data collected from 250 artisanal fish sellers selected using multistage sampling technique were analysed using descriptive statistics, marketing and gross margin, Gini coefficient and Lorenze curve analyses. The results showed that artisanal fish marketing was profitable with a mean net return of N137.10/kg ($0.85/kg). The estimated value of the Gini coefficient determined was 0.64, indicating the presence of inequality in the share of the artisanal fish market in the study area. It was realized that all the respondents in the study area, mentioned poor transport network, high transport cost, inadequate fund and inadequate storage facilities as major problems confronting artisanal fish market in the study area. Therefore, programmes that will improve fish marketing should be organized for fish marketers by the relevant government parastatals, extension workers, Non Governmental Organizations and the artisanal fish marketers should be sensitized on the formation of better organized fish marketing cooperative societies where they can solve some of their problems themselves. Close

• 16. [Article] Export Performance of Indian Shrimp to European Union under proposed Free Trade Agreement: An Ex-ante Assessment

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Export Performance of Indian Shrimp to European Union under proposed Free Trade Agreement: An Ex-ante Assessment Author: Rani, Prathvi, Kumar, Nalini Ranjan presentation Title: Export Performance of Indian Shrimp to European Union under proposed Free Trade Agreement: An Ex-ante Assessment Author: Rani, Prathvi, Kumar, Nalini Ranjan presentation Close

• 17. [Article] Determinants of Preferences for Suppliers in an Industrial Value System: An Interactionist Perspective

  In this paper, we use an interactionist perspective to study inter-industry variation in buying behavior. We argue that individual purchasers’ preferences for suppliers depend on three broad classes of ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Determinants of Preferences for Suppliers in an Industrial Value System: An Interactionist Perspective Author: Lines, Rune Year: 2001 In this paper, we use an interactionist perspective to study inter-industry variation in buying behavior. We argue that individual purchasers’ preferences for suppliers depend on three broad classes of variables: (1) The structure of the value chain stage in which the firm competes, (2) the firm’s competitive strategy and (3) individual level work experience from the fisheries and other sectors. Structure is related to preferences because a highly transparent market with many homogeneous suppliers forces buyers to emphasize prize over other supplier selection criteria. Competitive strategy is believed to exert influence on preferences because strategy defines areas in which the firm has to outperform its competitors. As competitive advantage partly stems from an adaptation of suppliers, strategically important areas translate into criteria for supplier selection. A purchaser’s experience from work within or outside this sector is partly stored as cognitive structures that are used for making decisions and interpretation of information in complex and ambiguous environments. Present use of criteria for selecting suppliers, thus, partly reflects such experiences, in particular what has led to goal achievement in the past. A set of supplier selection criteria was identified based on a literature review and a qualitative prestudy. A set of theory-driven hypotheses are tested using data from a sample of respondents from UK, Spain and France (n = 99). Data were obtained from both traditional coast based importers-wholesalers and regionally based wholesalers. A conjoint approach was used in order to measure relative importance of supplier selection criteria at the individual purchaser level. Substantial support was found for a relationship between the three sets of variables and perceived relative importance of supplier selection criteria. Title: Determinants of Preferences for Suppliers in an Industrial Value System: An Interactionist Perspective Author: Lines, Rune Year: 2001 In this paper, we use an interactionist perspective to study inter-industry variation in buying behavior. We argue that individual purchasers’ preferences for suppliers depend on three broad classes of variables: (1) The structure of the value chain stage in which the firm competes, (2) the firm’s competitive strategy and (3) individual level work experience from the fisheries and other sectors. Structure is related to preferences because a highly transparent market with many homogeneous suppliers forces buyers to emphasize prize over other supplier selection criteria. Competitive strategy is believed to exert influence on preferences because strategy defines areas in which the firm has to outperform its competitors. As competitive advantage partly stems from an adaptation of suppliers, strategically important areas translate into criteria for supplier selection. A purchaser’s experience from work within or outside this sector is partly stored as cognitive structures that are used for making decisions and interpretation of information in complex and ambiguous environments. Present use of criteria for selecting suppliers, thus, partly reflects such experiences, in particular what has led to goal achievement in the past. A set of supplier selection criteria was identified based on a literature review and a qualitative prestudy. A set of theory-driven hypotheses are tested using data from a sample of respondents from UK, Spain and France (n = 99). Data were obtained from both traditional coast based importers-wholesalers and regionally based wholesalers. A conjoint approach was used in order to measure relative importance of supplier selection criteria at the individual purchaser level. Substantial support was found for a relationship between the three sets of variables and perceived relative importance of supplier selection criteria. Close

• 18. [Article] Value Addition--Hot Smoked Lake Victoria Sardine (Rastrineobola argentea) for Human Consumption

  Various traditional methods are employed to preserve and process Rastrineobola argentea locally known as dagaa (sardines) an indigenous fish species of Lake Victoria. The widely used known customarily ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Value Addition--Hot Smoked Lake Victoria Sardine (Rastrineobola argentea) for Human Consumption Author: Mhongole, Ofred J., Mhina, Michael P. Various traditional methods are employed to preserve and process Rastrineobola argentea locally known as dagaa (sardines) an indigenous fish species of Lake Victoria. The widely used known customarily dagaa and dagaa products preservation methods include sundrying, smoking, salting and various combinations of these. The advantages of smoking dagaa are manifold. Fish smoking prolong shelf life, enhances flavour and increases acceptability and utilization of dagaa. Customarily traditional dagaa processing techniques used by fishers for example sun drying dagaa direct on the unhygienic sand, rocks and or grasses significantly contribute to poor dagaa products. Awareness of the shortcomings of traditional ovens had stimulated development work on new and improved smoking ovens such as Chorkor oven and Nyegezi models ovens for various reasons. In the light of lessons learned from the constraints and disadvantages associated with earlier smoking techniques, an improved dagaa smoking oven, the modified Altona for hot smoking was introduced. Hot smoking means curing fish by smoking at a temperature of 70-80°C at some stage in the process in order to cook the flesh; hot smoked fish products do not require further cooking before consumption. Unlike other fishes, dagaa are readily available at cheaper price. However, smoked dagaa products have not been promoted in the country wide as well for the region and overseas markets. This may be contributed by the main middlemen traders for sun dried dagaa products who are not willing to opt to trade on smoked dagaa products at domestic markets. Because of the high quality of smoked dagaa compile the hygienic environment for storage and selling. This further enables hygienic handling during trading. If smoked dagaa and dagaa products are properly and hygienically handled extends shelf life. The quality of smoked fish is primarily linked to processing and post processing procedures. Title: Value Addition--Hot Smoked Lake Victoria Sardine (Rastrineobola argentea) for Human Consumption Author: Mhongole, Ofred J., Mhina, Michael P. Various traditional methods are employed to preserve and process Rastrineobola argentea locally known as dagaa (sardines) an indigenous fish species of Lake Victoria. The widely used known customarily dagaa and dagaa products preservation methods include sundrying, smoking, salting and various combinations of these. The advantages of smoking dagaa are manifold. Fish smoking prolong shelf life, enhances flavour and increases acceptability and utilization of dagaa. Customarily traditional dagaa processing techniques used by fishers for example sun drying dagaa direct on the unhygienic sand, rocks and or grasses significantly contribute to poor dagaa products. Awareness of the shortcomings of traditional ovens had stimulated development work on new and improved smoking ovens such as Chorkor oven and Nyegezi models ovens for various reasons. In the light of lessons learned from the constraints and disadvantages associated with earlier smoking techniques, an improved dagaa smoking oven, the modified Altona for hot smoking was introduced. Hot smoking means curing fish by smoking at a temperature of 70-80°C at some stage in the process in order to cook the flesh; hot smoked fish products do not require further cooking before consumption. Unlike other fishes, dagaa are readily available at cheaper price. However, smoked dagaa products have not been promoted in the country wide as well for the region and overseas markets. This may be contributed by the main middlemen traders for sun dried dagaa products who are not willing to opt to trade on smoked dagaa products at domestic markets. Because of the high quality of smoked dagaa compile the hygienic environment for storage and selling. This further enables hygienic handling during trading. If smoked dagaa and dagaa products are properly and hygienically handled extends shelf life. The quality of smoked fish is primarily linked to processing and post processing procedures. Close

• 19. [Article] Non-Stationary Markov Process Analysis of the Size Distribution of Shrimp Processing Firms in the Southeast United States

  The shrimp harvesting sector is the largest component of the Southeastern United States fishing industry, accounting for 57% of the total value of landings in the region in 1996. U.S. shrimp imports were ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Non-Stationary Markov Process Analysis of the Size Distribution of Shrimp Processing Firms in the Southeast United States Author: Harrison, Wes R., Keithly, Walter R. "Jr", Diop, Hamady Year: 2001 The shrimp harvesting sector is the largest component of the Southeastern United States fishing industry, accounting for 57% of the total value of landings in the region in 1996. U.S. shrimp imports were valued at $2.6 billion in 1996. Together, domestic production and imports of raw products support a large shrimp processing sector, which provides several thousand jobs either directly or indirectly. In 1975 and 1984, the United States International Trade Commission investigated the shrimp industry to determine whether the volume of shrimp imports was high enough to threaten domestic firms which were producing articles similar to, or directly competitive with the imported products. In both studies, the commission concluded that no harm was done to the processing sector. However, an analysis of the shrimp processing sector revealed that imports did have a negative impact. The objective of this research is to examine the impact of shrimp processors performance (as measured by processor’s margins) on industry structure (as measured by the number of processing firms in activity) using a non-stationary Markov model. Results indicated significant margins changes on industry structure and size distribution. Specifically, the narrowing of processors’ margins due to increased shrimp imports impacted more the small size firms than the medium or large firms. Additionally, some shrimp processors (medium and large sizes) were able to remain in the industry by adjusting their input mixes. Title: Non-Stationary Markov Process Analysis of the Size Distribution of Shrimp Processing Firms in the Southeast United States Author: Harrison, Wes R., Keithly, Walter R. "Jr", Diop, Hamady Year: 2001 The shrimp harvesting sector is the largest component of the Southeastern United States fishing industry, accounting for 57% of the total value of landings in the region in 1996. U.S. shrimp imports were valued at $2.6 billion in 1996. Together, domestic production and imports of raw products support a large shrimp processing sector, which provides several thousand jobs either directly or indirectly. In 1975 and 1984, the United States International Trade Commission investigated the shrimp industry to determine whether the volume of shrimp imports was high enough to threaten domestic firms which were producing articles similar to, or directly competitive with the imported products. In both studies, the commission concluded that no harm was done to the processing sector. However, an analysis of the shrimp processing sector revealed that imports did have a negative impact. The objective of this research is to examine the impact of shrimp processors performance (as measured by processor’s margins) on industry structure (as measured by the number of processing firms in activity) using a non-stationary Markov model. Results indicated significant margins changes on industry structure and size distribution. Specifically, the narrowing of processors’ margins due to increased shrimp imports impacted more the small size firms than the medium or large firms. Additionally, some shrimp processors (medium and large sizes) were able to remain in the industry by adjusting their input mixes. Close

• 20. [Article] An Analysis of the Economic Benefits of MSC Certification for the South African Hake Fishery

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: An Analysis of the Economic Benefits of MSC Certification for the South African Hake Fishery Author: Hansen, Margaret, Thompson, Ernst, Lallemand, Philippe, Venter, Cobus, Bergh, Mike, Purves, Martin Presentation Title: An Analysis of the Economic Benefits of MSC Certification for the South African Hake Fishery Author: Hansen, Margaret, Thompson, Ernst, Lallemand, Philippe, Venter, Cobus, Bergh, Mike, Purves, Martin Presentation Close

• 21. [Article] What Willingness to Pay on the French Market for An Ecolabelled Shrimp?

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: What Willingness to Pay on the French Market for An Ecolabelled Shrimp? Author: Thébaud, Olivier, Razafimandimby, Haja, Nassiri, Abdelhak Abstract only. Title: What Willingness to Pay on the French Market for An Ecolabelled Shrimp? Author: Thébaud, Olivier, Razafimandimby, Haja, Nassiri, Abdelhak Abstract only. Close

• 22. [Article] The Effect on Product Differentiation by Origin Labeling of Seafood

  Problems with the security of imported foods and with false indications of origin have recently been uncovered in Japan, leading to increased consumer interest in the country or place of origin of foods. ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Effect on Product Differentiation by Origin Labeling of Seafood Author: Miyata, Tsutom Problems with the security of imported foods and with false indications of origin have recently been uncovered in Japan, leading to increased consumer interest in the country or place of origin of foods. The place of origin is an important element when a consumer buys sea food. This report presents a case study of sea urchin purchase in Japan to test the above situation. It focuses on the competitiveness of Japanese marine products of local marine products and brands, because the former is affected by the latter. Before 2002, Japan had been increasing its imports of sea urchins in the face of declining domestic yield. Since then, the import volume has declined, although domestic production remains low. Yet demand for product from Iwate prefecture, Japan’s second largest producer, hasn’t changed. To find out why, we interviewed processors in and around Iwate; had a questionnaire for residents in the prefectural capital, Morioka; analyzed statistics from Morioka’s central wholesale market; and spoke to the market’s auctioneer. The results show that consumers have a lot of attention to product safety, and local people highly assess the value of local product. We presume that a trusted label of origin promotes both brand recognition and a perception of product safety. Title: The Effect on Product Differentiation by Origin Labeling of Seafood Author: Miyata, Tsutom Problems with the security of imported foods and with false indications of origin have recently been uncovered in Japan, leading to increased consumer interest in the country or place of origin of foods. The place of origin is an important element when a consumer buys sea food. This report presents a case study of sea urchin purchase in Japan to test the above situation. It focuses on the competitiveness of Japanese marine products of local marine products and brands, because the former is affected by the latter. Before 2002, Japan had been increasing its imports of sea urchins in the face of declining domestic yield. Since then, the import volume has declined, although domestic production remains low. Yet demand for product from Iwate prefecture, Japan’s second largest producer, hasn’t changed. To find out why, we interviewed processors in and around Iwate; had a questionnaire for residents in the prefectural capital, Morioka; analyzed statistics from Morioka’s central wholesale market; and spoke to the market’s auctioneer. The results show that consumers have a lot of attention to product safety, and local people highly assess the value of local product. We presume that a trusted label of origin promotes both brand recognition and a perception of product safety. Close

• 23. [Article] An Examination of the Shrimp Futures Market

  The only two seafood commodities traded in futures markets are frozen white and black tiger shrimps on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). These two contracts, however, have failed to attract the expected ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: An Examination of the Shrimp Futures Market Author: Martínez-Garmendia, Josué, Anderson, James L. Year: 2001 The only two seafood commodities traded in futures markets are frozen white and black tiger shrimps on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). These two contracts, however, have failed to attract the expected trade volume based on the underlying shrimp cash market flow. First, we investigate the hedging effectiveness of these contracts. Then we also try to determine the adequacy of the premiums/discounts for non-par deliveries associated with the various shrimp size categories traded in each contract. Finally, we attempt to determine whether these contracts are unbiased predictors of cash market prices. The analyses indicate that the hedging effectiveness of both contracts is relatively modest. It is concluded that part of the explanation for the performance of the contracts resides in high deliverable category exchange option values, which stem from volatility in the price differentials between size categories. Results indicate ineffective premiums/discounts and poor predic tive ability of both contracts. Title: An Examination of the Shrimp Futures Market Author: Martínez-Garmendia, Josué, Anderson, James L. Year: 2001 The only two seafood commodities traded in futures markets are frozen white and black tiger shrimps on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE). These two contracts, however, have failed to attract the expected trade volume based on the underlying shrimp cash market flow. First, we investigate the hedging effectiveness of these contracts. Then we also try to determine the adequacy of the premiums/discounts for non-par deliveries associated with the various shrimp size categories traded in each contract. Finally, we attempt to determine whether these contracts are unbiased predictors of cash market prices. The analyses indicate that the hedging effectiveness of both contracts is relatively modest. It is concluded that part of the explanation for the performance of the contracts resides in high deliverable category exchange option values, which stem from volatility in the price differentials between size categories. Results indicate ineffective premiums/discounts and poor predic tive ability of both contracts. Close

• 24. [Article] Improving the Supply Chain of Tilapia Industry of the Philippines

  This is part of the IIFET Special Session on Markets and Value Chains for Small Aquaculture & Fisheries Enterprises with a Focus on Gender that took place on 17 July 2012 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania in ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Improving the Supply Chain of Tilapia Industry of the Philippines Author: Jamandre, Wilfred, Hatch, Upton, Borski, Russell, Bolivar, Remedios This is part of the IIFET Special Session on Markets and Value Chains for Small Aquaculture & Fisheries Enterprises with a Focus on Gender that took place on 17 July 2012 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania in conjunction with 16th IIFET Conference. The complete proceedings of this special session are available (http://aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu/Documents/Uploads/FileManager/IIFET%202012%20CRSP%20Session%20Proceedings%20Final_small.pdf) through the Aquaculture & Fisheries Collaborative Research Support Program gender web site, (http://aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu/Gender/). Title: Improving the Supply Chain of Tilapia Industry of the Philippines Author: Jamandre, Wilfred, Hatch, Upton, Borski, Russell, Bolivar, Remedios This is part of the IIFET Special Session on Markets and Value Chains for Small Aquaculture & Fisheries Enterprises with a Focus on Gender that took place on 17 July 2012 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania in conjunction with 16th IIFET Conference. The complete proceedings of this special session are available (http://aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu/Documents/Uploads/FileManager/IIFET%202012%20CRSP%20Session%20Proceedings%20Final_small.pdf) through the Aquaculture & Fisheries Collaborative Research Support Program gender web site, (http://aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu/Gender/). Close

• 25. [Article] Appraisal of Fresh Fish Marketing in Ondo State, Nigeria

  This is part of the IIFET Special Session on Markets and Value Chains for Small Aquaculture & Fisheries Enterprises with a Focus on Gender that took place on 17 July 2012 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania in ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Appraisal of Fresh Fish Marketing in Ondo State, Nigeria Author: Afolabi, J.A., Adeleke, M.L. This is part of the IIFET Special Session on Markets and Value Chains for Small Aquaculture & Fisheries Enterprises with a Focus on Gender that took place on 17 July 2012 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania in conjunction with 16th IIFET Conference. The complete proceedings of this special session are available (http://aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu/Documents/Uploads/FileManager/IIFET%202012%20CRSP%20Session%20Proceedings%20Final_small.pdf) through the Aquaculture & Fisheries Collaborative Research Support Program gender web site, (http://aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu/Gender/). Title: Appraisal of Fresh Fish Marketing in Ondo State, Nigeria Author: Afolabi, J.A., Adeleke, M.L. This is part of the IIFET Special Session on Markets and Value Chains for Small Aquaculture & Fisheries Enterprises with a Focus on Gender that took place on 17 July 2012 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania in conjunction with 16th IIFET Conference. The complete proceedings of this special session are available (http://aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu/Documents/Uploads/FileManager/IIFET%202012%20CRSP%20Session%20Proceedings%20Final_small.pdf) through the Aquaculture & Fisheries Collaborative Research Support Program gender web site, (http://aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu/Gender/). Close