Despite the upcoming Christmas, which is simply a conventional time of carp consumption, it seems that prices carp in 2023 will not pose a major challenge for buyers. Paweł Wielgosz, president of the Organization of Producers – Polish Karp, points out that the current forecasts indicate that carp needs are met this year. Farmers had a favourable period, which could translate into unchangeable prices and availability of fish for customers.
It is worth noting that the possible of gathering request can mean more competitive prices and greater availability of carp on the market. That's good news for those who plan to buy this fish for the coming Christmas. Although a circumstantial price per kilogram of carp has not yet been given in 2023, the possible of price stabilisation is promising to consumers.
What will Karpi be available for Christmas 2023?
Karp, being an integral part of the Christmas table for most Poles, enjoys popularity in all age group. investigation conducted by the Organization of Producers – Polish Karp shows that both older generations, for which tradition and younger ones matter, which appreciate the local origin of fish reared in an environmentally friendly way, scope for this fish for various reasons. The upcoming carp period and inflation issues rise questions about prices and availability of carp this year.
Paweł Wielgosz, president of the Organization of Producers – Polish Karp, explains the carp farming process, stressing that this fish grows for 3 years and is transferred from smaller ponds to larger reservoirs, providing it with more space. These treatments are carried out twice a year: stocking takes place in spring and harvesting in autumn.
During the current period, fish catches end, allowing an estimation of the amount of carp to enter the market. Speaking on the availability of carp, the expert calms down, suggesting that the outlook for this year seems stable, which will satisfy consumer request for this fish.
The large hope is that after hard and uncertain years, the fish manufacture returns to normal. He besides points out that the past year has been beneficial for breeders, due to long and warm September, which favoured the conditions for the improvement of carp, taking into account the fact that this fish likes hot water.
How much do we pay for carp in 2023? It's best to buy a fish for Christmas.
It further explains that the current increase in available fish compared to erstwhile years may consequence in price stability, which is an optimistic signal for consumers. However, it is worth remembering that crucial price increases have been observed in the past.
With respect to carp prices – both alive and already slaughtered – Wielkasz states that the projected retail prices are included in forks from PLN 25 to 30 per kilogram. On the another hand, erstwhile it comes to more popular elements of carp, i.e. lobes, the expected prices scope around 45 PLN per kilo.
In encouraging purchases, the president of the Organization of Producers – Polish Karp emphasizes the benefits of buying fish in professional fishing farms. It indicates that specified places are frequently available within the larger cities in Poland, which can give customers certainty about the quality and origin of the fish purchased.
Which carp to choose for Christmas?
When selecting carp, do not follow its size only. The fact that carp is larger, does not necessarily mean better taste of meat – the expert emphasizes this issue. Carp size is not linked to age, which is an effort to overcome certain stereotypes associated with this fish. The expert points out that a three-year-old carp can scope a weight exceeding 5 kg, but this is the consequence of many factors, specified as production method, fish nutrition or conditions in the pond.
During the conversation, Wielkigosz besides addresses the question of the alleged "murder aftertaste of carp". She points out that carp bred in Poland in aquaculture has no reason to have a taste of mule. Farmers know how to take care of this fish, providing it with the right conditions.
It besides points to seasonal changes, noting that summer-fished carp may have a taste for mule, which may be the origin of any stereotypes. However, according to the expert, this kind of taste does not happen during the fall period.
In the context of the purchases themselves, Wielgosz draws attention to consumer preferred carp parts specified as fillets, lobes or bell. It encourages informed purchases, highlighting the importance of reading product labels. In particular, it is crucial to check the country of origin and the information on freezing, as products which are subject to the freezing process imported from different parts of the planet may have an impact on consumer health.
He besides stresses that products bred in Poland, within the European Union, supply quality due to the fact that they are subject to restrictive inspections of Veterinary Inspection at each phase of production. This in turn translates into food safety for consumers.
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