Seafood Expo Asia/Seafood Processing Asia is scheduled to take place in Singapore from September 2-4 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre. The 14th running of the trade show promises to provide a gathering place for seafood suppliers from around the world and buyers from across Asia for three days of face-to-face meetings and business growth opportunities. In addition to fishery products, the B2B event will feature processing equipment, packaging innovations, services, aquaculture technology and more.
“With seafood consumption across Asia outpacing the rest of the world, there has never been a more critical moment for seafood suppliers, processors, equipment and services companies, and buyers to come together, build meaningful partnerships and position themselves at the center of the world’s most dynamic seafood market,” said Brenna Hensley, vice president of seafood events at Diversified Diversified (formerly Diversified Communications), the Portland, Maine, USA-headquartered organizer. “The event offers a tailored, three-day platform that brings the global industry together under one roof, giving seafood professionals a focused opportunity to expand their footprint in the Asian market.”
A growing number of seafood companies from countries around the world will be participating in this year’s edition. Countries include Ecuador, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, UAE, USA, Vietnam, Yemen and more.
Among seafood companies on the scene will be AquaChile, Austral Fisheries, Blumar Asia Ltd, Everlasting A-One Trading Co., Ltd, Garde Marine Export Pvt.Ltd., Hong Cheng Seafood Supplies Sdn Bhd, Marennes Oleron Oyster PGI, Mark Foods, Omarsa S.A., Vinh Hoan Corporation, Yeam Seng Frozen Goods & Fishery Sdn Bhd.. Processing equipment manufacturers and suppliers include Baader, Gucheng Shouan New Material Technology, Guy Cotten, Nantong Worldbase Imp. & Exp. Co.,Ltd. and Silikal GmbH.
The exhibit hall will feature seafood companies showcasing a range of products – frozen, fresh, canned, preserved, value-added, processed and packaged – alongside companies with solutions spanning seafood processing and automation, aquaculture systems, cold chain infrastructure, advanced packaging and more.
Seafood professionals and purchasing decision-makers from airlines, cruise lines, catering, distributors, hotels, importers, restaurants, supermarkets, wholesalers and other sectors are registered to attend the event. Key buyers and hosted buyers, who are qualified high-volume seafood importers or buyers from retail and foodservice companies, are invited take part in the Expo’s Business Matchmaking Program, which facilitates dedicated meetings with seafood suppliers to source specific products.
In addition to companies displaying their products, the exhibit hall will highlight culinary demonstrations, a product showcase, product samplings and the announcement of the best new seafood products at the event during the Seafood Excellence Asia Awards reception. An educational conference program will include top leaders across the sector discussing timely topics around seafood consumption trends and market outlook, AI, sustainability certifications, processing trends and demands across Asia, RAS fish farming and more.
Additional information is available by visiting www.seafoodexpo.com/asia.
