SEAFOOD EXPO GLOBAL/ SEAFOOD PROCESSING GLOBAL CONTINUES TO BUILD MOMENTUM

Seafood Expo Global/ Seafood Processing Global continues to build momentum leading up to its 31^st edition as the largest and most diverse seafood trade event. The expo will take place in Barcelona, from 6 to 8 May, occupying 51,024 net square meters of exhibit space as of today and still growing.

Seafood suppliers from around the world will showcase their latest innovations to international buyers, making the city of Barcelona a business hub for the global seafood industry and generating an estimated economic benefit of more than €156 million.

The conference program will feature a keynote address from Xavier Sala-i- Martin, professor of economics at Columbia University, and more than 80 international experts highlighting timely topics impacting the industry

Barcelona, 10 April 2025 – Diversified, organiser of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, the largest and most diverse seafood trade event in the world, has announced its continued momentum leading into the 31st edition with 51,024 net square meters of exhibit space as of today and still growing. Taking place from 6 to 8 May at the Fira de Barcelona, Gran Vía, the event will turn the city of Barcelona into an international business hub for the global seafood industry with an estimated economic impact of more than €156 million.

The global expo will provide an international platform for seafood suppliers and buyers from around the world to meet in-person, strengthen existing business connections and forge new strategic partnerships. The event will welcome more than 2,041 exhibiting companies from 84 countries with 65 national and regional pavilions. The number of exhibiting companies continues to grow as pavilions finalise company participation.

New participation from countries and regions including Albania, Egypt, Georgia, Greenland, Malta, Nigeria and Réunion, will join an expanding list of countries on the exhibit floor such as Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Italy, Japan, Morocco, the Netherlands, Norway, Turkey, the UK, the USA and Vietnam. New national and regional pavilions for the 2025 edition will comprise of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil), the Japanese Federation of Soy Sauce Manufacturing Cooperatives, Pro Ecuador, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board and the Valencian Institute for Business Competitiveness (IVACE).

“The expo continues to build momentum, which demonstrates the importance of having a face-to-face event at a global level and the value it provides the seafood industry as a space to expand business partnerships, explore opportunities and address challenges. Along with the significant and growing international participation of exhibiting companies, this year’s edition will promote industry growth by providing in-depth insights and key takeaways for companies during the conference program and through knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities on the event floor,” said Wynter Courmont, Vice President, Seafood at Diversified.

Fira de Barcelona Sales Director, Rubén Dalmau, stated that:

“Seafood Expo Global is already one of the biggest international events on the Fira calendar. The event continues to grow as an international meeting point for the seafood industry, and at Fira, we work hard year after year to contribute towards its success, providing a world-class venue and services in an iconic setting—the city of Barcelona.”

The seafood industry’s largest international showcase

Halls 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and the Galleria (between halls 4 and 5) of the Gran Vía venue will become an international showcase of the latest innovations in seafood products, manufacturing and processing technology. The expo will bring together buyers from all over the world, including supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, catering companies, importers, distributors, seafood markets and other retailers and foodservice providers, as well as buyers of seafood processing equipment, packaging, technology and services.

Seafood Expo Global will welcome the world’s most important suppliers of seafood products, whether fresh, frozen, canned, value-added, processed or packaged. These will include renowned companies like AquaChile, Balfegó & Balfegó, Cermaq Norway, Cooke, Denholm Seafoods Ltd, Frime, S.A.U., Gelazur, Godaco Seafood JCS, Grupo Profand SLU, Hofseth International, Iberconsa, Iceland Seafood International, Lerøy Seafood Group ASA, Mercamadrid, Mowi ASA, Pescanova, Nordic Seafood A/S, Ocean Treasure World Foods Limited, Parlevliet & van der Plas Bv, Phillips Foods Inc, Regal Springs AG, Royal Greenland A/S, Salmar AS, Seafood Connection Bv, Sea Harvest Corporation (Pty) Ltd, Sea Pride LLC, Viciunai Group, Vinh Hoan Corporation, Worldwide Fishing Company SL, Unima and Zalmhuys Group.

Meanwhile, at Seafood Processing Global, in halls 1 and 3, all aspects of seafood processing will be represented, including processing, refrigeration and freezing equipment, packaging materials and machinery, aquaculture supplies, hygiene control, sanitation and quality, transport and logistics services. Some notable companies will include AKVA Group, BAADER, Cocci Luciano, Delanchy, CMA CGM, Mediterranean Shipping Company, Lineage, Maersk, Marel, MMC First Process, MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmüller SE & Co. KG, Saeplast and Ulma Packaging. Other participants presenting their innovative technologies are Fishtek Marine, Ace Aquatech and Stingray Marine Solutions AS.

Extensive programme of activities to assess the trends, opportunities and challenges in the sector

The keynote address will be presented by Xavier Sala-i-Martin, professor of economics at Columbia University. In his address titled, A New Uncertain World, Sala-i-Martin will lead a discussion on navigating the new economic uncertainties impacting the global seafood industry and the world at large, from international relations to tariffs and more. The extensive conference program will consist of more than 20 sessions led by over 80 international experts from the seafood industry.

This year’s presentations will explore key issues around the current dynamics and emerging trends in the global seafood sector. Discussions will address topics such as traceability and sustainability, with sessions on decarbonisation, sustainable packaging and aquaculture practices. Other subjects will include global marketing, consumer and hospitality trends.

The expo will also see the return of the Seafood Excellence Global Awards. These prestigious annual awards recognize the best seafood products represented at the Expo and highlight the latest trends in the sector. The winners will be chosen from the list of finalists, and two top prizes will be awarded to the Best Retail Product and the Best Hotel/Restaurant/Catering (HORECA) Product. Another four special prizes will be awarded for innovation, convenience, retail packaging and the best line of seafood products.

For more information on Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global and to register: www.seafoodexpo.com/global.