The world’s largest seafood trade event, will welcome exhibitors from over 80 countries to Barcelona’s Gran Via Venue from 21-23 April 2026
Barcelona, March 10, 2026 – Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, the world’s leading seafood trade event, will bring the global seafood industry together for its largest edition to date. The Expo has over 52,907 net square meters of exhibition space sold to date—a figure that is still growing. The event reinforces its position as the essential global meeting point for the industry, occupying the main halls of Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Vía venue.
The international presence confirmed for this edition highlights the event’s global scale, featuring exhibitors from a growing list of over 80 countries and 62 national and regional pavilions. This year, the Expo welcomes new exhibiting pavilions including the Association of the fish products producers “BG FISH” (Bulgaria), Maldives Fisheries & Ocean Resources Marketing and Promotion Corporation (Maldives), Instituto Yucateco de Emprendedores (Mexico), and the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates- Madayn (Oman), Infopesca (Uruguay) and Ministry of Popular Power for Fisheries and Aquaculture of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (Venezuela). This extensive international scale, complemented by countries like Canada, Chile, China, Ecuador Norway, the United States and Vietnam, ensures that attendees have access to an unparalleled range of products and solutions from every corner of the globe.
Debut of the Aquaculture Innovation Zone
The event will debut a dedicated platform geared towards first-time exhibitors showcasing aquaculture solutions. This space will connect companies at the forefront of aquaculture technology, software and equipment with the global sector.
The pavilion features suppliers, startups and researchers delivering breakthrough solutions in critical areas such as management and monitoring, animal health and welfare and sustainable feed. This dedicated area will attract a highly targeted global audience of hatchery staff, investors, policymakers, and other innovators.
Furthermore, it will feature an aquaculture meet-up for professionals to network and learn about the latest advancements, as well as expert-led conference sessions diving into the innovations driving the aquaculture sector forward.
A global platform for seafood industry
At Seafood Expo Global, exhibitors showcase the latest innovations in seafood products – fresh, frozen, canned, preserved, value-added, processed, and packaged – to buyers from around the world, including supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, catering companies, importers, distributors, seafood markets and other retail and foodservice businesses.
Industry leading seafood companies exhibiting at this year’s edition include AquaChile, Azzopardi Fisheries, Balfego & Balfego, SL, Cermaq, Cooke Inc., Escal, Iceland Seafood International, Leroy Seafood Group, Kuyokuyo Co. Ltd, Mowi ASA, Multi X, Nordic Group, Parlevliet & Van der Plas (P&P), Pescanova, Royal Greenland, Salmar, Samherji, Sea Harvest, Seafood Connection, Unima, Viciunai and more.
Notable seafood companies that are new to the event include Cheflink Seafood Ltd, Klaas Puul B.V., Mark Foods, Marr Spa, LLC, NTC Wismettac Europe B.V., Pan Euro Foods – Seafeast, PT. Misaja Mitra, Grupo Eurored, Catalina Food Solutions and more.
Meanwhile, Seafood Processing Global will cover all aspects of seafood processing, including processing equipment, refrigeration and freezing, packaging materials and machinery, aquaculture supplies, hygiene control, sanitation, quality control services, transportation and logistics.
Some of the leading seafood processing equipment and services companies featured in the processing side of the exhibit hall are Baader, CMA CGM, JBT Marel, Cocci Luciano, AKVA Group Akvaplast, Ace Aquatec, Saeplast, Multivac, Mediterranean Shipping Company, ULMA and more.
Companies joining this year’s edition include Scanvaegt, Gumusdoga Fish Feed, ECOLAB, NORD Motorreductores S.A., Grupo Eurored and more.
Emerging topics in Conference Program
Economist and geopolitical strategist Dr. Nomi Prins will deliver the 2026 keynote address. The discussion, titled “High Stakes, Shifting Tides: The Global Outlook on Seafood, Trade, Economic Pressure Points and Opportunities” will provide attendees with a tailored economic outlook for 2026.
The 2026 Conference Program will feature more than 20 educational sessions, presented by top seafood industry experts. The program will offer a comprehensive look at the future of the industry, bridging the gap between technological innovation and sustainable stewardship. Key sessions will explore the integration of automation and machine learning alongside sustainable blue food policies and strategies, emerging market trends and product innovation. Other sessions will address critical topics such as supply chain compliance, traceability and transparency, corporate due diligence and seafood business and finance.
For more information on Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global and to register: www.seafoodexpo.com/global.
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About Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global
Seafood Expo Global and Seafood Processing Global make up the world’s largest seafood trade show. Thousands of buyers and sellers from around the world attend the three-day annual event to meet, connect, and do business. Buyers include importers, exporters, wholesalers, restaurants, supermarkets, hotels, and other companies in the retail and foodservice sectors. Exhibitors showcase the latest innovations in seafood products, processing and packaging machinery, and services for the seafood industry. SeafoodSource.com is the official media partner of the event. The organizer is Diversified, the international leader in seafood events and media. www.seafoodexpo.com/global
About Diversified
Diversified is a global B2B events and media company that strengthens business communities by fostering a space, in person and online, for professionals and businesses to connect and grow. The company serves as a trusted partner across several industries including active lifestyle, business management, clean energy, commercial marine, healthcare, seafood, technology and more. The company’s global seafood portfolio of expositions and media includes Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, Seafood Expo Asia/Seafood Processing Asia and SeafoodSource.com. Established in 1949 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, the global company has divisions and offices around the world in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. Diversified is a third-generation, family-owned business. For more information, visit: www.divcom.com.
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