Africa-tooling up for exports

摘要

Developing countries in southern Africa are seeking to increase their seafood exprots. Erik Hempel describes some of the key strategies for attacking the world's major markets. The importance of developing countries participating in the internationalfish trade is universally recognised, but their part in producing value-added products and increasing their share in the value chain is still rather limited. Governments and fish processors who have the vision to reverse this trend and to develop a value-added strategy stand to reap significant financial returns. In doing so, they must look at every aspect of the seafood chain, and introduce stringent health and hygiene measures to meet the requirements and standards of international markets. Such a commitment cannot be lightly undertaken, and requires considerable research, investment and expertise.