Vlaamse Visveiling (Flemish Fish Auction)
The Flemish Fish Auction is how the fresh fish from the boat gets smoothly to the wholesaler and to the shop or restaurant kitchen. This crucial link is located right at the fishing port – in the heart of the fishing industry, in other words.
In the Flemish Fish Auction, the fish is sorted, inspected, weighed and prepared for sale straight off the boat. The Fish Auction fulfils an important role: it brings together the supply and demand for fresh fish and thus obtains the best possible price for both the fisherman and the buyer. Sales, by the way, are certainly not limited to the region or even the country. During an online auction, buyers from different countries can purchase fresh fish 3 times a week. The umbrella European Food Centre gives the Flemish Fish Auction more logistical clout and gives the venture an even stronger position in the world.
