Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global is debuting a new Aquaculture Innovation Zone to highlight companies offering cutting-edge aquaculture solutions during the upcoming edition of the event.
Located in Hall 1 at to Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global – which is taking place from 21 to 23 April in Barcelona, Spain – the new zone is intended to be a launchpad for aquaculture technology companies, event organizer Diversified said. [Editor’s note: Diversified also owns and operates SeafoodSource.]
"As aquaculture continues to outpace other food production sectors, the Aquaculture Innovation Zone provides a critical focal point for buyers and investors,” Diversified Vice President of Seafood Events Brenna Hensley said in release. “The zone will host a diverse range of companies and offerings – including suppliers, startups, and researchers – showcasing breakthrough solutions in farm management, fish health, and water treatment, attracting a highly targeted global audience of hatchery professionals, investors, and policymakers.”
So far, six companies have joined the new innovation zone, and Diversified said that number is continuing to grow with additional companies to be announced soon.
Hong Kong-based Apollonia Trade will showcase its bespoke feed solutions tailored to specific nutritional requirements for aquaculture farms.
Malta-based AquaBioTech Group will highlight a range of aquaculture consultancy and training programs, contract research services in its dedicated research facility, and its recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) design, engineering, and delivery capabilities.
France-based BiOceanOr is showing its AI-powered and biology-driven suite of services dedicated to water quality, which it says helps create a more efficient and sustainable fish farming operation.
China-based Hishing Smart Equipment will showcase its modular RAS and its SMART Aquaculture IoT Platform.
Norway-based LiceDefence is showcasing its behavior-based sea lice control system, which uses lice behavior to attract and eliminate free-swimming lice to reduce lice pressure on salmon farms without impacting fish welfare.
India-based Sagar Aquaculture is showcasing its automated aeration system, designed to boost efficiency in aquaculture operations by reducing electricity consumption and costs while maintaining optimal dissolved oxygen levels inside the farm.
Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global will also feature an “Innovation Theater,” which will host product pitches from the exhibiting companies and an aquaculture networking meetup for networking opportunities, Diversified said. Alongside the product pitches, Manolin CEO and Co-Founder Tony Chen will host a talk exploring what AI means for the seafood business – drawing on his background in big-data.
In addition to the new zone, established aquaculture exhibitors will be located throughout the event, including many recognized producers and solution providers, Diversified said.
