Traditionally, markets were sites of exchange for producers and consumers to come together. Markets must return to being a platform for those who produce goods, removing the need for an endless series of intermediary middlemen, and they should also be places for education and knowledge about products and the people who make them.


The stands and stalls of the Market are fundamental to Slow Fish, providing a means for passing on knowledge about products and advice on shopping that can be applied to everyday life. Here visitors can buy fresh and preserved fish, oils, spices, salts and seaweeds. Exhibitors have been asked to present products that do not contain artificial preservatives or flavorings, and to not sell bluefin tuna, swordfish and salmon, all overfished species at serious risk of extinction. Displays will provide more information about artisanal fishing, coastal tourism, marine trade and the navy. As you wander through the Market sampling foods maybe you’ll discover some unusual pairings, like smoked fish and single-malt whisky.


Exhibitors have been invited to Slow Fish from all over the world to present a cross-section of the international seafood market, with the majority from Italy, France, Spain, Great Britain and Norway. Stands and stalls provide companies with a showcase so they can sell directly to the public, explaining their product’s characteristics and describing their craft. Various institutions participating in Slow Fish will be presenting their local area and products or public projects relating to fishing, aquaculture, environmental protection and defense of the aquatic ecosystem.


On the upper level of the Genoa Fiera’s Pavilion B.


The Market is open when Slow Fish is open: on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 11 pm and on Monday from 11 am to 8 pm.