Driving Market Access and Credibility: The Strategic Value of Certification in Sustainable (Responsible) Seafood
Discover how certification can be leveraged to drive credibility, access new markets, and lead the charge toward a more responsible seafood future. This session explores the strategic value of certification in sustainable seafood from multiple stakeholder perspectives:• Producer Perspective: Hear firsthand from seafood producers on how certification enhances operational efficiency• Endorser Perspective: Discover how certification opens doors to new and emerging seafood markets• Farmer & Association Perspective: Tackle the constraints and challenges faced by farmers in adopting certification and becoming sustainability leaders.
Aquaculture Showcase
Aquaculture operators share the latest advancements and innovative projects in the fish farming industry. This session is designed to provide key stakeholders and seafood buyers with valuable insights into the current aquaculture landscape, while highlighting opportunities to build a more resilient and sustainable food system. 10:30 – 11:00 Sustainable Abalone Farming and Market Development of South African Abalone 11:00 – 11:30 The Vertical Oceans Experience – Building the Perfect Aquaculture SystemLearn about Vertical Ocean’s experience designing and building a perfect aquaculture solution. John Diener, the founder and CEO of Vertical Oceans will share some design challenges and innovations that led to the most technologically advanced aquaculture system in the world […]
The Standard is Changing…for fish and farm, people and planet. The future of responsibly farmed seafood is here: the ASC Farm Standard!
Whether you’re a seafood farmer, in feed production, seafood processing, retail, or foodservice, join us and our and guest speakers from throughout the supply chain in Asia to discover how this collaborative, impact-driven standard—launched in May 2025—can improve your business and is driving the seafood industry towards positive change. With a focus on Asia, we’ll showcase how the ASC Farm Standard puts workers and communities front and centre by addressing the broadest range of human rights topics. The Standard is also tailored to improve farm business and fish health and welfare, address consumer concerns, navigate the evolving regulatory landscape, and help you to access investment to grow your business. All […]
Consumer Insights on F&B Products
As consumer preferences evolve in the food and beverage sector, understanding the motivations behind purchasing decisions is more critical than ever—especially in the seafood industry. This engaging panel session will explore the latest consumer insights shaping demand for seafood products across Asia, with a focus on sustainability, traceability and certification. Whether you’re a producer, retailer, policymaker, or stakeholder in the seafood value chain, this session will provide valuable takeaways to help you align your products and practices with the evolving needs of today’s consumers.
Feed to Fork: Analysing Shrimp Market Dynamics in an Age of Trade Disruptions
The global shrimp industry stands at a pivotal crossroads in 2025, shaped by a convergence of rising consumer demand, technological innovation, and unprecedented trade disruptions. As one of the most widely traded seafood commodities, shrimp is integral to food security, nutrition, and economic development across Asia, Latin America, and beyond. Yet, the sector faces mounting challenges—from trade barriers and supply chain bottlenecks to sustainability pressures and shifting consumer expectations. This comprehensive analysis explores the entire shrimp value chain, from feed production to the consumer’s fork, with a special focus on how trade disruptions are reshaping market dynamics, pricing, and strategic outlooks for producers and buyers alike.
Advancing Sustainable Market Access: The Growing Influence of Non-Traditional Trade Provisions on Fisheries and Aquaculture Competitiveness
Fisheries and aquaculture regulations are increasingly influenced by preferential trade agreements that extend beyond market access to promote sustainability and responsible practices. As preferential trade agreements evolve beyond tariffs and quotas, non-traditional clauses are reshaping the sector by addressing labor rights, environmental protection, and sustainable development. The inclusion of fisheries-related non-traditional provisions has grown significantly. According to FAO’s Ag-ERP1 database, 164 fisheries provisions were found in 318 agreements analyzed between 1995 and 2022. Similarly, the World Bank’s Deep Trade Agreement Database2 recorded 198 fisheries provisions across 400 agreements from 1958 to 2023. The rise of these provisions highlights the stronger connection between trade and environmental sustainability, alongside shifting consumer preferences. […]
The Future of Aquafeeds: Balancing Sustainability and Nutritional Excellence
Aquaculture has emerged as a crucial industry for meeting the growing global demand for seafood. An important aspect of this growth involves optimizing feed ingredients, especially fishmeal and fish oil, which are highly regarded for their exceptional nutritional properties, including essential amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals crucial for aquatic animal health and growth. While fishmeal and fish oil are primarily derived from wild-caught forage fish, it is important to acknowledge that, as highlighted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), most reduction fisheries providing these resources are well-managed and sustainably regulated. The primary challenge facing the industry today is extending this effective management to all fishery stocks, ensuring […]
Establishing Equitable, Sustainable, and Accountable Seafood Supply Chains Across Asia
Fisheries and aquaculture products are some of the most traded food commodities globally, and the global seafood demand is expected to nearly double by 2050. Meanwhile, the depletion of fishery resources is accelerating in the world’s oceans due to factors such as illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and climate change. Improving working conditions is also a significant issue that the global fisheries industry is facing. There is an urgent need to build sustainable food systems in the Asian region, which is both a key producer and consumer of seafood. In particular, establishing equitable, sustainable, and accountable seafood supply chains through robust traceability and transparency systems is crucial. The growing […]
Southeast Asia Seafood Market Trend: What to Expect in 2026
Southeast Asia has emerged as one of the most dynamic and promising regions in the world for seafood consumption. Urbanization, rising incomes, and a growing middle class are driving demand for high-quality, fresh, and value-added seafood products. International companies are increasingly investing in the region to capitalize on its diverse and rapidly evolving consumer base. Our panel will explore the latest data to uncover the current seafood trends, examine how innovative products are reshaping the market, and how the global supply chain will reshape by 2030.
Keynote – Asia’s Prospects in an Uncertain World
The global economic landscape remains highly uncertain due to complex and interrelated geo-political, trade, and financial factors, this session provides key insights into the likely global trends and their implications for regional growth, currencies, and investment strategies. Where the world is heading — and who stands to gain? Key Topics Include: • The real impact of trade wars beyond tariffs• Why protectionism is here to stay — and how it reshapes global growth• China vs. the world: Strategic implications of ongoing tensions• The shifting role of the US Dollar in global finance• Identifying resilient and adaptive economies in Asia and beyond• How businesses should be wary of and the possible […]