The 2025 edition of Seafood Expo Asia opened in Singapore 10 September, with exhibitors from 42 countries, 28 regional and national pavilions, and companies in attendance representing the seafood, processing equipment, and service sectors.
“Today, we're excited to welcome industry buyers from across Asia and suppliers from around the world,” Diversified Vice President of Seafood Wynter Courmont said in a release. “Seafood Expo Asia is a strategic platform for companies across the seafood supply chain to come together, spark innovation, unlock new business opportunities, and build strategic partnerships across the Asian market. The event’s tailored approach in connecting seafood professionals allows for more opportunities for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and industry advancement.”
Taking place from 10 to 12 September at Sands Expo Convention Center in Singapore, Diversified’s 2025 event marks the 13th annual Seafood Expo Asia. [Editor’s note: Diversified owns and operates SeafoodSource.]
Leading Asian economist Manu Bhaskaran provided the keynote address, discussing global trends and their implications for regional growth, currencies, and investment strategies. Seafood Expo Asia attendees can also access the full educational conference program, with experts discussing timely topics such as sustainability, aquaculture, fish processing, shrimp market dynamics, aquafeeds, and consumer trends in the Asian market.
Other event highlights include the Oyster Challenge, a three-round competition where chefs will shuck oysters and creatively pair them with sauces, as well as the Seafood Excellence Asia awards competition, which will recognize the best new seafood products at the expo. Attendees can also peruse a range of worldwide seafood products ready for the Asian market in the product showcase, culinary tastings, and demonstrations.
Returning participating countries include Australia, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, France, Germany, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam, and Yemen. Estonia and the United Arab Emirates are participating in the expo for the first time, while Estonia, South Korea, China, Saudi Arabia, and Taiwan will also have new regional/national pavilions.
Seafood companies represented include AquaChile, Blumar Seafoods, Fanny Bay Oysters, Ferme Marine de Mahebourg, Gadre Marine Export, Grupo Aquamar, Gumusdoga, Loch Duart Salmon, Marennes Oléron Oysters, Pacific Urchin Harvesters Association, Saint Kerber, South African Farmed Abalone Export Council, Ulka Seafoods, Vinh Hoan Corporation, Yeam Seng Frozen Goods & Fishery, and Zalmhuys Group. Companies showcasing their aquaculture technologies, state-of-the-art processing equipment, and service solutions include BAADER, D&D Electronics, GB Bernucci, Jaw Feng Machinery, JD5 Hygiene GmbH, Moon Environment Technology, Nantong Worldbase Refrigeration Equipment, Silikal GmbH, Global Seafood Allience, DNV Business Assurance Singapore, OPTIMAR SPAIN, and Trio Food Processing Machinery.
Seafood professionals and decision-makers from industries outside of seafood like airlines, cruise lines, distributors, caterers, hotels, importers, processors, restaurants, supermarkets, wholesalers, and more attend the event searching for new suppliers, seafood products, and trends.
Participating companies from various industries at this year’s expo include Aeon Topvalu Co. Ltd., Central Food Wholesale Co.,Ltd., CJ Freshway, CMM Marketing Management Pte Ltd, CP Axtra Public Company Limited., DFI Retail Group, EB Services Co., Ltd (Central Retail), EMART, Fairprice Group, Four Sea Catering Enterprise Ltd, Go Fresh Co., LTD, ITM Alimentaire International, Jumbo Group of Restaurants, Lidl & Kaufland Asia Pte. Limited, Maxims Caterers Ltd, REWE Group Buying, SATS Catering Pte Ltd, SMS International Sysco, Sureste Properties, Inc., and Vikings Group of Companies.
