The 2023 Seafood Expo North America, which took place 12 to 14 March in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A., and the 2023 Seafood Expo Global, from 25 to 27 April, 2023, in Barcelona, Spain, featured a comprehensive conference program of live panel events focusing on topics chosen to be of vital interest to the seafood industry.
The 28 individual presentations from SENA and the 21 sessions from SEG featured exclusive information and insight from seafood industry experts, including economic forecasts and analysis on the trends and topics impacting the global seafood industry as it navigates issues of trade, food safety, traceability, aquaculture, sustainability, and consumption trends. Now, a video recording of each of these sessions is available for on-demand replay.
Luke’s Lobster Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer Ben Conniff, Community Shellfish CEO Boe Marsh, Maine Electric Boat Company Co-Founder and President Mathew Tarpey, and Island Institute Clean Energy Team Lead Emma Wendt, and moderated by Island Institute Center for Marine Economy Director Sam Belknap, “Case Study: Our Blue Future: Toward a Carbon Neutral Seafood Supply Chain” is available free for SeafoodSource Premium members and for USD 300 to non-members through the Complete Digital Ticket: Seafood Expo North America 2023.
The session was presented on Sunday, 12 March, with the following description:
Wild caught and aquaculture seafood provide significant opportunities to feed the world high quality foods with less greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than terrestrial agriculture. However, these supply chains are not carbon neutral and provide important opportunities for GHG reduction. In this session, you will hear from marine businesses and non-profit partners leading the way in Maine to create the low-carbon seafood supply chain of the future. Island Institute, Luke’s Lobster, Community Shellfish, and Maine Electric Boat Company will discuss the data-informed initiatives and actionable steps they are taking to reduce the carbon footprint of Maine’s sustainable seafood. These actions are based upon a newly conducted analysis of Luke’s vertically integrated lobster supply chain, which assessed emissions segment by segment throughout the supply chain from ship to shore to consumer. The results indicate which segments provide the opportunity for the greatest amount GHG reduction and compare lobster emissions to other protein sources. Participants will also learn about opportunities through the electrification of vessels and the build out of the shoreside infrastructure required for clean energy transitions. This research directed action to lower climate impacts of the lobster supply chain have important implications for fisheries in New England, Atlantic Canada, and beyond. This panel seeks to demonstrate how the seafood sector and the working waterfront upon which it relies, together can lead in addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
The entire package of videos from Seafood Expo Global can also be purchased for USD 300 for non-members, and is free to SeafoodSource Premium members, through the Complete Digital Ticket: Seafood Expo Global 2023.
