In this issue of our occasional "Boot Camp" series of webinars, we take a look at the Hong Kong market for buyers and sellers of seafood. If you've been thinking about breaking into the Hong Kong market but don't know where to begin, this webinar will tell you what you need to know. Those who already have a presence in or source from Hong Kong will also get a look at the state of the market, gaining valuable insights vital to those looking to expand.
Looking for the next step? Take these strategies from the webinar to the marketplace and apply them directly to your business in Hong Kong 5-7 September 2017 at Seafood Expo Asia, the premium seafood marketplace for Asia.
This webinar will discuss seafood preservation challenges and means to address the problems - from harvesting, processing, packaging and transportation. It will give an overview of DeepChill solution with specific case studies. Short Q&A session with subject matter experts will follow.
Fishery improvement projects (FIPs) are a key tool used to improve the sustainability of fisheries around the globe. FIPs bring suppliers, retailers, and food-service companies together with conservation groups and scientific experts to address environmental challenges in a fisheryand work toward sustainability standards, public policy upgrades and other interventions. In this webinar, learn about FisheryProgress.org, a new website launched in October by FishChoice and the Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions. The site aims to improve the availability, accessibility and reliability of information on fishery improvement projects and allowing businesses to make better-informed sourcing decisions. The webinar will feature FishChoice President Rich Boot and its director of strategic partnerships, Kristin Sherwood, as well as Fortune Fish Marketing Manager Stacy Schultz.
Navigating Retailer Sustainability Requirements – Quick Tips, Trends, and Insights for the Industry
Navigating in the Business Landscape of Sustainable Seafood Certifications
Build Customer Confidence Today While Planning for Tomorrow: Tips and Digital Solutions for Communication, Demand Forecasting, and Leveraging Analytics
Seafood sustainability today is not what it was 20 years ago, or even what it was last week.
Moderator: Peter Quinter, GrayRobinson, P.A.
Speakers:
Dean Leaman, Certified Group
Todd Owen, Cross Border Advisory Network, LLC
The two major Federal law enforcement agencies, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Customs) regulate the importation and distribution of seafood and fishery products in the United States. The FDA uses a methodology to target and inspect imported seafood, then allow it to proceed or refuse its entry into the United States. Customs also targets and inspects seafood shipments and has a new Withhold Release Order process to prohibit the importation of seafood made with forced labor. Customs continues collecting antidumping duties on shrimp from India, fish fillets from Vietnam, and many other seafood products from around the world. There are several penalties for importing misbranded or adulterated seafood. Learn how to lower your risk of being targeted and what to do when your seafood is selected for examination or your company has been added to the FDA's Import Alert list.
Starting a business can be a daunting task no matter what the industry, but in the competitive world of seafood, it can be a nightmare. In this webinar, we'll hear two success stories about small companies with big ideas figuring out how to make it work. For those who might be interested in a brand-new venture, or branching out on their own, we'll hear about what our presenters did right, and what the budding seafood entrepreneur should avoid.
Moderator: Peter Handy, Bristol Seafoods
Speakers:
Lilani Dunn, Bristol Bay
Josephine Theal, Delaware North
How does our industry appeal to a diverse group of folx? Where will new talent come from? What are the types of jobs that are available in this global industry? How do we paint the picture of an industry that is fun, exciting, global, challenging and the problems that need to be solved with people that bring a fresh lens to our industry while exploring diversity, inclusion, and equity?