The organisers of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global predict that this year’s event – the 30th – is set to be the largest yet when it opens in Barcelona later this month, occuping 51,227 net square metres of exhibit space – a 4% increase over last year.
The 2024 event will welcome more than 2050 exhibiting companies from 84 countries and will have 66 country and regional pavilions. New countries include Azerbaijan, Brazil and Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and there are new regional pavilions from Brazil, France, Republic of Korea, Japan and Oman.
‘With the expansion into Hall 1 the event reinforces its position as the largest in-person global seafood trade event and enables us to reach a broader range of international seafood professionals from across the supply chain who are eager to showcase and discuss their latest advancements.’ said Wynter Courmont, VP Seafood at Diversified Communications.
‘For the 30th edition of the event, we’ve strategically created new spaces to enhance attendees’ experience onsite, facilitate meaningful conversations and provide a unique platform for the industry to forge new business partnerships and relationships.’
The latest seafood products and trends will be showcased during the Seafood Excellence Global Awards, which recognises the best seafood products at the event. Winners will be chosen out of the recently announced 40 finalists representing 15 countries and two grand prizes will be awarded for the Best Retail Product and the Best Hotel/Restaurant/Catering (HORECA) Product. Four special awards will be presented for innovation, convenience, retail packaging and seafood product line.
In Seafood Processing Global, every aspect of seafood processing and services for the seafood industry, including packaging material and machinery, equipment and supplies for refrigeration and freezing, primary and secondary processing equipment, hygiene control and sanitation, quality assurance services, aquaculture equipment, transportation, cold storage, traceability solutions and more will be represented in Halls 1 and 3.
‘Seafood Expo Global and Barcelona have formed a successful partnership with a great future. The event came here three years ago to grow, and it is already breaking records as the global hub for the seafood industry,’ said Fira de Barcelona general manager Constantí Serrallonga.
‘Fira’s leadership as a benchmark institution for international events along with its innovative and premium venue and a welcoming city such as Barcelona provides the ideal environment bursting with opportunities for an event such as this.’
