Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global opens the doors to its 31st edition on 6 May, bringing exhibitors from 87 countries to Barcelona, Spain.
The expo, running from 6 to 8 May at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Vía Venue, will occupy 51,217 net square meters and features 2,187 exhibiting companies in Halls 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and the Galleria (between halls 4 and 5), according to event organizer Diversified [Editor’s note: Diversified owns and operates SeafoodSource].
“The strong turnout of global seafood companies at this 31st edition highlights the critical need for an international platform where companies from across the industry can connect, build partnerships, do business, explore new products and technologies, and tackle shared challenges and opportunities in-person,” Diversified Vice President of Seafood Wynter Courmont said.
This year, new participating countries and regions include Albania, Egypt, Georgia, Greenland, Malta, Nigeria, and Réunion, and new national and regional pavilions for the 2025 edition include Agencia de Gestion Agraria y Pesquera de Andalucia, the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil), Japan Federation of Soy Sauce Manufacturers Cooperatives, ProEcuador, Sri Lanka Export Development Board, Instituto Valenciano de Competitividad Empresarial, IVACE (Spain) and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP).
At Seafood Expo Global, a number of companies are returning to the exhibit floor, including AquaChile, Balfego & Balfego, Cermaq Norway, Cooke, Denholm Seafoods Ltd, Frime, S.A.U., Gelazur, Godaco Seafood JCS, Grupo Profand SLU, Hilton Foods, Hofseth International, Iceland Seafood International, Lerøy Seafood Group ASA, Mowi ASA, Nueva 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, Zalmhuys Group, and more, Diversified said.
Seafood Processing Global will also see a number of notable companies in Halls 1 and 3, including Ace Aquatech, AKVA Group, BAADER, Cocci Luciano, Delanchy, CMA CGM, Fishtek Marine, Mediterranean Shipping Company, Lineage, Maersk, Marel, MMC First Process, MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmüller SE & Co. KG, Saeplast, Stingray Marine Solutions AS and more.
The Seafood Excellence Global awards will also return, showcasing the best seafood products at the event in the awards stand in the Galleria. The Seafood Excellence Global Awards Reception, taking place on 6 May, will announce the winners of Best Retail Product and Best Hotel/Restaurant/Catering (HORECA) Product alongside four special awards for innovation, convenience, retail packaging, and seafood product line.
Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global is also hosting a conference program, featuring a keynote address from Xavier Sala-i-Martin, professor of economics at Columbia University, on 7 May. In his address “A New Uncertain World” taking place at 12:15 p.m. 7 May in CC5, room 5, Sala-i-Martin will lead a discussion on navigating the new economic uncertainties impacting the global seafood industry and the world at large.
Alongside the keynote, more than 20 informative sessions will be led over 80 international experts from the seafood industry, covering topics such as traceability and sustainability with sessions on decarbonization, sustainable packaging and aquaculture practices, global marketing, consumer and hospitality trends.
“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,” Courmont said.
