Fishmongers are crucial players in the seafood industry, by providing a link between production (fishing) and distribution. They prepare products in relation to market demand and expectations, and ensure their quality and traceability.
The work of fishmongers today involves 3 basic functions, each of which generates added value. These functions involve:
technical issues
financial issues
commercial issues
The fishing industry is a fundamental pillar of the socio-economic structure of coastal regions in France:
it involves 350 companies, 70 of which are located in Boulogne-sur-Mer
6,000 jobs are directly related to the industry, including 1,500 in Boulogne-sur-Mer
the industry generates annual sales turnover of 1.5 billions euros, including 400 million euros in Boulogne-sur-Mer
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Le Mareyeur: Un maillon indispensable dans la chaîne du frais
Le mareyage constitue un élément fondamental du paysage socio-économique des régions littorales françaises :
400 entreprises de marée structurées en 350 sociétés environ dont 70 à Boulogne-sur-Mer
6 000 emplois directs dont 1 500 à Boulogne-sur-Mer
1,5 milliard d’euros de chiffre d’affaires dont 400 millions à Boulogne-sur-Mer
Le mareyage boulonnais représente à lui seul 30% du mareyage français.