Fisheries: Value-addition, QMS and Marketing

What best describes the fisheries supply chain?

• A linear sequence of retail activities

• A network that converts fish into animal feed

• A set of government agencies controlling fisheries

• A network of producers and distributors moving fish to end buyers

• A list of fishing rules and regulations

Who are considered mid-chain players in the fisheries supply chain?

• Consumers

• Fisherfolk

• Primary processors and traders

• Retailers only

• Importers only

Which stage of the value chain involves activities such as canning, freezing, and drying?

• Retail

• Harvesting

• Handling

• Processing

• Storage

What is the primary responsibility of fisherfolk in the supply chain?

• Exporting fish products

• Harvesting and ensuring initial quality of the catch

• Setting fish prices in the market

• Packaging and labeling

• Transporting fish to cities

What is a key challenge faced by fish processors?

• Lack of fishing equipment

• Low consumer demand

• Meeting food safety and quality standards

• Weather changes

• Overfishing

What role do traders and wholesalers play in the fisheries supply chain?

• Develop new fish-based products

• Provide fishing gear to fishers

• Act as intermediaries between producers and buyers

• Conduct fish breeding

• Promote marine biodiversity

What is a typical challenge for retailers in the fisheries industry?

• Export licensing

• Catching fish

• Competing with online platforms

• Transporting goods via boat

• Developing feed for aquaculture

What drives the demand in the fisheries market?

• Traders’ decisions

• Government subsidies

• Consumer preferences

• Retail discounts

• Transportation costs

Which infrastructure is essential for preserving the freshness of fish?

• Fishing docks

• Refrigerated vans

• Cold storage facilities

• Public markets

• Hatcheries

Which is NOT a common logistical challenge in the Philippines?

• High transportation costs

• Inadequate infrastructure

• Too much cold chain capacity

• Archipelagic geography

• Vulnerability to natural disasters