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Merchandising and Managing a Fresh Seafood Department

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The Seafood Industry

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Seafood is gaining popularity with large segments of the American population, with this popularity generally felt most strongly in the food service industry. Although Americans still consume most of their seafood outside the home, a growing number are becoming interested in home preparation.

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Haby, M.G., Coale, C.W. (1990). Merchandising and Managing a Fresh Seafood Department. In: Martin, R.E., Flick, G.J. (eds) The Seafood Industry. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-2041-2_15

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