Who is a fish monger?
A fishmonger (fishwife for women practitioners – “wife” in this case used in its archaic meaning of “woman”) is someone who sells fish and seafood. In some countries modern supermarkets are replacing fishmongers who operate in shops or markets. Many fishmongers as well as butchers are a dying breed. With the advent of many modern ways of distributing and packaging food, supermarkets many times opt for less expensive alternatives to these trained, highly skilled professionals. Fishmongers are trained at selecting and purchasing, handling, gutting, boning, filleting, displaying, merchandising and selling their product. Fishmongers can be broken down into two categories: wholesale and retail.
