Markets

FARMERS' MARKETS

Farmers' markets, sometimes called greenmarkets and green grocers, are markets, usually held outdoors, in public spaces, where farmers can sell produce to the public. Whereas these markets were commonplace before the Industrial age, they were often replaced in modernized cities with grocery stores that sell food that is usually pre-packaged and shipped from long distances. With the start of the modern environmental movement in the 1970's farmer's markets, even in inner-city environments, became economically sustainable with renewed interest in locally-grown, chemical-free and organic produce. Markets can range from a few stalls to many city blocks. In some cultures, live animals, imported delicacies unavailable locally, and personal goods are also sold.

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FISH MARKETS

A fish market is a marketplace used for marketing fish products. It can be dedicated to wholesale trade between fishermen and fish merchants, or to the sale of seafood to individual consumers, or to both. Retail fish markets, a type of wet market, often sell street food as well.
Fish markets range in size from small fish stalls, such as the one in the photo at the right, to the great Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo, turning over about 660,000 tonnes a year.
The term fish market can refer to the process of fish marketing in general, but this article is concerned with physical marketplaces.
PUBLIC MARKETS

Public markets are markets, in public spaces, where independent merchants can sell their products to the public. Typical products sold at public markets include fresh produce and baked goods, locally raised meats and dairy products, and various other food items and handcrafted goods. Public markets often emphasize foods, clothing, and artisanal products reflective of the ethnicities in their respective regions. They can also serve as popular venues for public events and busking. Public markets are distinct from farmers' markets in that they often feature imported goods.

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SPECIALTY MARKETS

Specialty markets are markets that specialize in gourmet high-end foods such as fresh meat, fish, dairy, imported goods, or even ethnic foods.

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CITATIONS

Farmers' market. (n.d.) TheFreeDictionary.com. (2012). Retrieved November 23 2012 from http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Farmers'+market

Fish market. (n.d.) Wikipedia. (2012). Retrieved November 23 2012 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fish_market

Public market. (n.d.) TheFreeDictionary.com. (2012). Retrieved November 23 2012 from http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Public+market

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