Seafood Expo Asia to showcase more products

THE eighth edition of Seafood Expo will feature new companies and countries presenting a diverse range of seafood. Newcomers for 2017 include international pavilions from Spain, France, South Korea and China joining new exhibiting countries like Denmark, Iceland, Maldives and Mexico.

Last year 8,800 seafood professionals from 69 countries attended the expo, said producer Diversified Communications. This year’s attendees will have the same opportunity to be informed on the most pertinent topics such as the Internet of Things applications in the seafood industry, traceability and authentication, consumer trends, aquaculture, and a workshop on sustainability and certification.  Seafood experts will discuss the latest news and developments from across the industry with the aim of providing buyers and suppliers with ideas and inspiration to grow their businesses.

According to the World Bank, the Asia Pacific region will account for 70% of global fish consumption by 2030. "With consumer demand for seafood at a record high, international buyers and decision makers representing retailers, supermarkets, importers, hotels, restaurants, chefs, catering services, wholesalers and distributors will gain valuable insight into new product innovations, best practices and emerging trends affecting the industry in the Asian market," says Event Director Ms. Iris Kwan.

"Forming relationships with customers in this part of the world is vital for global seafood producers and suppliers when one considers that seafood consumption is projected for considerable growth across the entire region," continues Ms. Kwan, adding that well-known companies such as Aeon Big Sdn. Bhd (Malaysia), Aeon Stores Co. (Hong Kong), City Super Ltd. (Hong Kong), Colruyt Group (Hong Kong), ITM Alimentaires International (Thailand), Metro Food Sourcing APAC (Hong Kong), MGM Macau, ParknShop Ltd. (Hong Kong), Sodexo Service Asia Pte Ltd. (Singapore), Tesco Stores Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia), Unicoop Firenze (Italy) and Walmart China are already among the list of buyers registered to attend.

The redesign of the Seafood Expo Asia Product Showcase that will be presented in a market-style setting will provide exhibitors from around the world with an effective way to introduce their brands to the market and buyers with new purchasing ideas.

Seafood Expo Asia runs alongside Restaurant & Bar Hong Kong, the region's fine dining and beverage exhibition. For more information or free registration, visit  https://www.seafoodexpo.com/asia/

2016 Seafood Expo