NORWAY UK SEAFOOD SUMMIT

Norway UK Seafood Summit 2025

Exploring New Shifts and Change

A record number of industry leaders gathered on Tuesday 25^th February  at the historic Fishmongers’ Hall in London for the 2025 edition of the Norway UK Seafood Summit, hosted by the Norwegian Seafood Council.

This flagship event continues to unite influential voices from the seafood industry, retail, foodservice, fishing, trade organisations, media and beyond, solidifying its status as a staple on the seafood industry calendar.

The 2025 edition of the Summit showcased both opportunities in the industry, as well as addressing current and future challenges. Overarching themes and discussions of the conference were the key megatrends that will shape the seafood industry in the coming years.

Building on the success of previous years, the 2025 Summit provided a dynamic and engaging forum for seafood stakeholders across various sectors. The programme, led by industry experts, delved into several pertinent topics, with the consensus that collaboration and stronger connections are pivotal to securing future growth.

Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation

Opening the summit with words on the longstanding cooperation between the UK and Norway, Country Director Victoria Braathen set the stage for the coming talks and presentations.

– With the summit we want to continue to foster bilateral opportunities and showcase how the industry in both Norway and the UK can work together. This year we have wonderful presentations and discussions from our participants, and we’re very happy with the involvement and interest from our stakeholders and everyone else attending, Braathen happily states.

A Long-standing Seafood Partnership

HE Tore Hattrem, Ambassador of Norway to the United Kingdom and Mike Rowe, Director for Marine and Fisheries in Defra followed Victoria Braathen on the stage, further emphasising the importance of our collaboration and our trade relationship.

The question of the role of seafood when it comes to food security and sustainability, as well as innovation, were the key themes. Working together will help us move both industry, sector and trade in the future.

Read The Fish Focus Review of the event here

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