Vitamins and Minerals Found in Fresh Fish

Fish is one of the most common foods that all races eat anywhere in the world. Its meat is preferred not only because it is easy to catch, but also because it has a very good taste. There are a lot of dishes that you can cook out of fresh fish meat.

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But above all, fish has a lot of nutrients that can make your body stronger and healthier. This is the reason why it is recommended to be part of our food diet. Studies have also proven that eating fish at least once a week would protect us from various diseases and complications.

Here are some of the vitamins and minerals that we can get from fish:

1.   B complex vitamins

B complex vitamins are a group of water soluble vitamins that can increase our body’s metabolism, improve our skin’s heath, hasten repairs on our body cells, and boost our nervous system function. We commonly know these vitamins as B1 until B12.

These vitamins are found in caviar fish eggs and even from the meat of most fishes.

2.   Calcium

Calcium increases a person’s bone mass which will prevent osteoporosis from taking effect in the later years. Lately, researchers have found out that calcium is actually also good to trim down unnecessary fats. It encourages body to burn more and store lesser fat.

Calcium can normally be found in sardine, salmon, and caviar.

3.   Vitamin D

Vitamin is best known for its benefits in alleviating inflammation. It is also good for bone development and in controlling cell growth. If we lack vitamin D, we may suffer from rickets which is the weakening of the bones.

You can get vitamin from most raw fishes compared to cooked ones. You can also get more vitamin D from fish which is canned in oil than in water.

4.   Phosphorous

Phosphorous is very important in the bone formation of one’s body. It is also essential in making hormones balanced and keeping the digestive system in good condition. If the person lacks it, his stamina will be lessened as well as his appetite. You can normally get phosphorous from carp, salmon, and sardine.

5.   Potassium

Potassium may be a household term since we normally associate it to passing out. If you lack potassium you would normally pass out since your brain will not receive the messages it needs.

Potassium is also responsible for keeping a healthy heart beat. It is normally found in cod and tuna.

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5 Disadvantages of Wholesale

When it comes to business, wholesaling helps a lot of retailers and buyers get a product at a good price. However, there are major disadvantages that are hard to avoid. Here are some of them:

1.   Capital

In the wholesaler’s point of view, he should have a big capital to buy the product from the manufacturer and then

have enough logistics to distribute the product to buyers. In this case, big trucks are needed to contain the large amount of goods to be sold throughout the day.

If the goods were not all sold, most of the time, the wholesalers cannot return the goods to the manufacturers. One of the examples is wholesale fish, which the wholesaler bought from the fishmongers. The wholesaler doesn’t have a choice but to find means to sell the catch even at a very low price.

2.   Quantity

In the buyer’s point of view, wholesaling is not good when it comes to quantity. If there is one or two items that he would like to buy from the wholesaler, he will not be able to do it.

Wholesaling is dependent on quantity, which means that he can’t purchase the items that he wanted alone. The buyer has to buy a minimum number or amount of products dictated by the wholesaler.

3.   Discounts

Asking for discounts is a disadvantage most of the time in the retailer’s part. People would think that the retailer has purchased the goods at a very low price since they were from wholesale.

This is true at times, but buyers fail to consider the retailer’s expenses on transportation, VAT, and human labour. Knowing that the goods were bought from wholesale would also decrease their market value in the perspective of buyers.

4.   Competitive pricing

It is hard to set a good price when the good was bought from wholesale. The retailer will have to compare his goods with other retailer before he can set his own price. This is to avoid over and under-pricing which would confuse the buyers.

5.   Big storage

The need for a big storage is a disadvantage to the wholesaler. The wholesaler should have enough storage space most especially in cases when the goods weren’t sold as targeted. This is much needed particularly for a fish supplier who should make sure that his goods will not perish.

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5 Reasons to Have Your Own Seafood Wholesale Company

Having your own company sounds like a dream come true. If you are thinking about your future and freedom from poverty, establishing a business of your own is the best thing to do. Unlike being an employee, you will get what you deserve and not at the mercy of a minimum salary.

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One of the most unusual lines of business that you can venture into is fish delivery and you can have your own fish delivery company.

Here are some of the reasons why this is a good business to have:

1.   You are your own boss

Working for your own company is not work at all. You are doing your day-to-day responsibilities because you like it and not merely being pushed by someone else.

You can work at your own pace but not totally abandon the time for learning especially if you do not know a lot about the fish industry.

 2.   You do not need any academic qualification to get a job

 If you have been rejected by your previous jobs, you can now stop worrying. You do not need to have a fisheries or management education to start this company. All you need is the desire and the confidence that you can do it.

Having very good interpersonal skills rather would give so much advantage in dealing with customers and fishmongers.

 3.   You only have a few competitors

 Yes, you will only have few competitors in being a fish supplier that is because this is also a risky business. You need to establish a wide network among caterers who are your primary customers.

Because of this risk, you have to carefully choose the area that you want to work with. If there are existing competitors, you have to have the technology to win more customers.

4.   You can establish a monopoly in faraway areas

There are always faraway areas which cannot have fresh fish and seafood. Identify your strengths and see if they match the need of this area. You don’t need to have a caterer there just to deliver your goods; you just have to have a good marketing strategy.

Perhaps, you can contact some retailers.

5.   You can dictate your own price

This is especially true if you don’t have a lot of competitors. Most fishmongers sell their catch at low price which allows you to resell it at a higher price. Of course, you will have your utility expenses, but with the guarantee of freshness, you can value your goods higher.

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Freshness of Seafood at Your Doorsteps

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Having fresh fish delivered right before cooking will delight every person who will eat it later. The secret of cooking does not just come with the skill of the cook, but also with the ingredients used in food preparation.

The freshness of ingredients is one of the common selling points of every seafood restaurant businesses, especially those which are inclined to oriental cuisine like Japanese sushi bars. Did you know that you can have the same quality of seafood right at your doorsteps?

Most restaurant owners rely on wholesalers, distributors, and retailers. These suppliers guarantee that their goods are well-processed and have been caught by expert fishmongers, maintaining the quality of seafood at its best.

Wholesalers can have a variety of goods that are generally ranging from:

  • fresh and frozen fishes
  • smoked fish
  • scallops
  • oysters
  • shrimp
  • mussels and clams
  • crabs
  • lobsters
  • and caviar

All of these have their own demands in the market. If you are thinking that they can only be availed if you have a real big business, you would be happy to know that some wholesalers have their own retailing shops. These are the things that you can do to experience quality products from a famous fish wholesaler:

1. Check the internet.

Most wholesalers have their own websites since they are not just supplying in one area, but even the whole state. You can make your web searching easier by adding the name of your area and your state in the search engine.

2. Check the company’s history.

Reading through the company’s “about us” page in their website will give you a brief background of its credibility, including its years of experience. The longer they have been in the business, the more reliable their service and products are.

3. Check their local partners.

If the wholesaler does not have its own retailing markets, it is a good idea to identify their local marketing partners. Most partners retain the name of the wholesaler in their products, making it easy for you to identify them quickly. You can also try some goods which are already processed and packed. In supermarkets they have expiration dates on even seafood products so you don’t have to worry about losing their freshness.

4. Check other seafood wholesalers in your area.

There is nothing wrong with comparing these sellers as long as you want to be sure of the quality of the product you’re buying. You can do this by asking people which are connected to fish businesses like local seafood restaurants. You can also run through some newspaper ads in looking for contacts.

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5 Things to Consider in Starting a Seafood Wholesale Business

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Seafood wholesaling is a profitable kind of commercial enterprise. There is a large demand for seafood in food industries these days because many people believe that seafood has high nutrition value. Moreover, there will be no shortage of supply of seafood since you can easily find direct suppliers, ranging from small-scale to large sectors all over the world.

People may say that all you need in putting up a business is a big capital. But this is so wrong. Your money is useless if you know nothing or little about your chosen line of business.

The following are the things to consider in starting a seafood wholesaling business:

1. Knowledge on business

You have to make sure that you have enough knowledge on the kind of business you are in. As much as possible, it is of your likes and interests. If you are into taking and delivering orders, then you may try businesses like fast food chains, wholesaling, or online shops. For a seafood wholesaler, you should be knowledgeable on different kinds of seafood as well as its potential market.

2. Ability to see the need for your business

The best kinds of businesses are the ones that do not require too much marketing and the food industry is one of them. Food is a need. People cannot deprive themselves of food. For business owners, instead of spending more time and effort convincing possible customers to buy, they can work on how to give them satisfaction.

3. Reasonable profit margin

You can earn big time as a seafood wholesaler. You get the goods at producer’s price and sell it at a higher cost since seafood’s price in supermarkets and restaurants is very high due to its increasing demands. On the other hand, coming up with a lower wholesaling price can help boost your sale. You can only reduce your price by assigning fair gross margin.

4. Take pleasure

The money you make is no big deal if you are not happy with what you are doing. Putting up a business should be fun and not for fun. You have to enjoy each and every moment you spend on it. Aside from the motivation that it gives you, it also provides a positive atmosphere in your workplace. In the seafood industry, taking orders and meeting your customers’ expectation may give back a lot of joy and fulfillment.

5. Big market

Marketing plays a vital role in any kind of business. It comprises of the study of potential buyers or clients particularly their behavior, their likes and dislikes, as well as their size or availability in one area. The market of seafood is big and widely distributed. It is as well highly in demand because of the health benefit that the customers may get.

To be a Fish wholesaler, one must know enough about the product, how this kind of business runs, who are its customers and how to meet customers’ expectation.

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