The 2017 edition of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global will feature more than 1,800 exhibiting companies from 79 countries, and is slated to be the largest ever in terms of exhibit space, according to event organizer Diversified Communications.
The 25th anniversary event, taking place in Brussels, Belgium from 25 to 27 April, will encompass 38,350 square meters of space Diversified Event Director Wynter Courmont said.
“We are thrilled to be celebrating 25 editions of bringing the global seafood community together under one roof and see continued growth in the event year after year,” she said. “Each year, this exposition continues to offer an excellent opportunity for the international seafood community to meet, network and get industry news at a global level.”
More than 70 national and regional pavilions will showcase their seafood products and equipment at this year’s expo, including new participants Latvia, Myanmar, Poland and Venezuela. New country participation will include Costa Rica, Cyprus, Myanmar, Romania and Venezuela, according to Diversified.
“The exposition will bring thousands of industry players from every sector of the seafood industry from around the globe to meet with new and existing suppliers, learn about emerging trends and discuss industry challenges and successes, according to event organizers,” Courmont said.
Attending seafood buyers who will be represented include restaurants, supermarkets, hotels, catering services, importers, distributors, seafood markets and more, she said.
The event will also include Seafood Processing Global, which features seafood processing and packaging materials and equipment, as well as other equipment used by the seafood industry.
And on Tuesday 25 April, the Seafood Excellence Global awards reception will crown the winners of its Best Retail Product and the Best Hotel/Restaurant/Catering (HORECA) Product prizes.
SeafoodSource, which is also operated by Diversified Communications, is the official media for Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global and will be covering the event live.
