As redes de comercialização de peixes in natura nas feiras municipais de Palmas (TO)
Resumo
A presente pesquisa objetiva conhecer as redes estabelecidas pelos comerciantes de peixes in natura
das feiras municipais em Palmas (TO), de modo a identificar os agentes
econômicos envolvidos e os diferentes espaços geográficos que se
articulam na configuração dessas redes. A comercialização de peixes in natura
em Palmas ocorre em distribuidores, mercados, super e hipermercados,
peixarias, colônia de pescadores, porém as feiras municipais são os
pontos tradicionais para a venda desse produto. Os feirantes que atuam
nessas feiras estabelecem redes de provimento, a montante, com os
setores do sistema alimentar de pescados (fornecedores da produção,
primária e secundária, e da distribuição, bem como do próprio setor
varejista), cujas interações geram, em escala local, conexões em Palmas
(pescadores, distribuidores-atravessadores, varejo) e, em escala
regional, vinculações com localidades no Tocantins e Pará (pescadores,
criatórios, frigoríficos); e redes de comercialização, a jusante, com o
atendimento do consumidor final nas feiras e de estabelecimentos que
atuam em serviços de alimentação e em pequenos varejos, cujas relações
produzem conexões predominantemente locais, na própria cidade de Palmas e
no distrito de Luzimangues (próximo a Palmas), sendo marcadas por
processos de consumo nessas áreas urbanas.
Abstract
FRESH FISH TRADE NETWORKS IN THE STREET MARKETS OF PALMAS, TOCANTINS STATE, BRAZIL
This paper focuses on fresh fish trade networks found in the street markets of Palmas, capital of Tocantins state, Brazil, so as to identify the economic agents involved and the various geographical spaces which interact as a result of these networks. Fresh fish trade in Palmas takes place in distributor warehouses, grocery stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, fish shops, and fishing communities, but it is street markets that constitute the most popular sale venues. Market sellers establish upstream supply networks with sectors in the fish food system (suppliers in primary and secondary production, distribution, and retail), whose interactions generate connections in Palmas (fishermen, distributors, retailers) on a local scale, as well as connections with locations in Tocantins and Pará states (fishermen, fisheries, cold storage companies) on a regional scale. Sellers also establish downstream trade networks with the end consumer at markets and with establishments in the food and small retail sectors, whose interactions produce mostly local connections, in Palmas and in the Luzimangues district (close to Palmas). Such connections are marked by consumption processes in these urban areas. Key-words: network, fresh fish trade, street markets.
Abstract
FRESH FISH TRADE NETWORKS IN THE STREET MARKETS OF PALMAS, TOCANTINS STATE, BRAZIL
This paper focuses on fresh fish trade networks found in the street markets of Palmas, capital of Tocantins state, Brazil, so as to identify the economic agents involved and the various geographical spaces which interact as a result of these networks. Fresh fish trade in Palmas takes place in distributor warehouses, grocery stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, fish shops, and fishing communities, but it is street markets that constitute the most popular sale venues. Market sellers establish upstream supply networks with sectors in the fish food system (suppliers in primary and secondary production, distribution, and retail), whose interactions generate connections in Palmas (fishermen, distributors, retailers) on a local scale, as well as connections with locations in Tocantins and Pará states (fishermen, fisheries, cold storage companies) on a regional scale. Sellers also establish downstream trade networks with the end consumer at markets and with establishments in the food and small retail sectors, whose interactions produce mostly local connections, in Palmas and in the Luzimangues district (close to Palmas). Such connections are marked by consumption processes in these urban areas. Key-words: network, fresh fish trade, street markets.
Palavras-chave
Rede; Comercialização de peixes in natura; Feiras municipais / Network; Fresh fish trade; Street markets
Texto completo:
PDFDOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.9771/1984-5537geo.v12i2.17016
GeoTextos. ISSN
eletrônico: 1984-5537
ISSN
impresso: 1809-189X