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products depends on wealth and on the socio-economic group, to which the consumer belongs. In Poland the highest consumption, around 50 of the total, has been reported among retired people, and the lowest among agricultural workers. Similar results appear in studies carried out in Germany. For several years the consumption of fish in Poland has been dominated by marine fish with about 70 of consumption. In 2009 this was mainly pollock with 3.08 kg/person, followed by herring at 2.48 kilograms/person, then mackerel. and sprat. According to IERiGEZ a Pole eats about 1.94 kg of freshwater fish, 1.1 kg of which is panga and tilapia. The consumption of traditional Polish fish, carp, has not changed for years and amounts to about 0.5 kg/person.
– The interest in health and nutrition, coupled with the low domestic consumption should lead to an increase in demand for fish products. – Demand from other EU countries will create opportunities for the Polish processing industry to export. – Managers of Polish fish processing plants have proven that they are adept at using EU funds to keep their factories up-to-date and develop innovative products.
– The primary threat to the fishing industry is the persistent problem of the lack of raw material, which in the future will be even more expensive and even less available. The Polish processing industry is already 90 based on fish imports. Hence, greater use of domestic resources such as Baltic fish, freshwater fish and the further development of aquaculture, is necessary. It is also necessary to introduce a wide range of certification measures of raw materials earmarked for processing. – Increased automation is important. Another problem is the lack of qualified personnel with higher education. This is particularly important because of the introduction of more advanced quality management systems. – Adapting the manufacturing process to the current requirements of environmental protection. Compliance with these regulations will require costly investments. – The constant increase in regulation especially concerning the protection of consumer health and safety of manufactured products. – Requirements related to the globalisation of trade and the removal of barriers and restrictions will cause, for example, the enforcement of rules and the implementation of so-called "anti-terrorist" measures to food products, which will add to the costs of production.
However, there are also a number of threats that could have a negative impact on the Polish fish processing industry.
Prof. Piotr J. Bykowski Vice-President Polish Association of Fish Processors
Opportunities and threats Among the factors that will affect the further development of the Polish fish processing industry are:
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Polish Association of Fish Processors The Polish Association of Fish Processing (PAFP) was established in 1998, as a trade organisation for registered Polish fish processing companies. It currently has 42 members. The Association represents the interests of its members at the local, national, and EU levels, by shaping proposed legislation, initiating favourable laws, and fighting rules inimical to its members’ interests. The association promotes the sector at home and abroad, and works to popularise fresh and processed fish and seafood. It organises training to keep
its members abreast of the latest developments in the industry and disseminates information about EU politics, programs and support funds. The Association works closely together with academic institutions including the Sea Fisheries Institute in Gdynia, the Agricultural Academy in Szczecin, and the Technical University of Szczecin for the benefit of its members. PAPF is itself a member of AIPCE, the EU Fish Processors Association and CEPEU, the Federation of National Organisations of Importers and Exporters of Fish.
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