With 51,217 net square meters of exhibit space, the 31st edition gathered 2,187 exhibiting companies from 87 countries, offering the seafood industry a unique opportunity to meet in person, conduct business and explore the latest industry trends.
The next Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global will be held in Barcelona on 21-23 April 2026
Barcelona, Spain (8 May 2025) – Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, the world’s largest and most diverse seafood trade event, closes its 31st edition with more than 35,000 seafood industry professionals. For three days, seafood suppliers and buyers around the world discussed the latest food trends and innovations and explored future solutions to the major challenges facing the sector.
This year, the Expo brought together 2,187 exhibiting companies from 87 countries and 68 national and regional pavilions in more than 51,217 net square meters of exhibit space. Taking place at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Vía Venue, the Expo occupied Halls 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and the Galleria (between halls 4 and 5). The economic impact for the city is estimated to be more than 156 million Euros.
The event received new participation from countries and regions including Albania, Egypt, Georgia, Greenland, Malta, Nigeria and Réunion with new national and regional pavilions from Agencia de Gestion Agraria y Pesquera de Andalucia, the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil), Japan Federation of Soy Sauce Manufacturers Cooperatives, ProEcuador, Sri Lanka Export Development Board and Instituto Valenciano de Competitividad Empresarial, IVACE (Spain) and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP).
“The exhibit floor was full of energy over the past three days as a truly international meeting place for the global seafood industry to achieve their annual business objectives,” said Wynter Courmont, Vice President, Seafood at Diversified. “Exhibitors and visitors alike use this global platform to strengthen relationships with existing clients, connect with new prospects, build strategic partnerships and stay informed about the latest industry developments.”
Seafood Expo Global exhibitors showcased the most recent innovations in seafood spanning from fresh, frozen, canned, value-added, processed and packaged products.
“We are getting very good exposure at this show and at the same time, we are also able to meet a lot of new clients and existing clients. We also see the product development from all over the world, and this is a showcase for us to understand what happens in the fisheries,” said Mohamed Ameen Sait, Managing Director, Sea Pride LLC of Oman. “We are getting a lot of inquiries and new clients, and at the same time, we also have access to a lot of different countries’ information and products. We are now bringing our product to other parts of the world, and we can’t wait to maintain and upgrade our processing lines.”
Exhibiting companies on the Seafood Processing Global side of the event featured companies representing every aspect of seafood processing, including packaging material and machinery, equipment and supplies for refrigeration and freezing, primary and secondary processing equipment, hygiene control and sanitation and quality assurance services.
“There’s no other way to access global seafood suppliers all in one place…everybody we want to talk to is here at Seafood Expo Global,” said Andrew Lively, CEO of Ocean Perfect, a live seafood logistics company. “I have been coming to Seafood Expo Global for over 14 years and there’s no question that every year, there are new things to see, new people to meet and new things to learn. The people we are most interested in showing our system to are here.”
High-volume buyers from retail, foodservice and distribution took part in this year’s Key Buyer program. Companies included Ahold Delhaize (Netherlands and Belgium), Aldi (Austria, Germany, Spain, UK, USA), Amrest (France & Poland), Bidfood (Belgium, Australia, Czechia, Netherlands, Poland, Hong Kong SAR, Slovakia, Italy, South Africa, Lithuania, UK, Estonia, UAE, Spain), Coop (UK, Italy, Denmark, Switzerland), Costco (USA, Canada, Spain, Korea), Iberostar (Spain), Ikea (Germany & Sweden), HelloFresh (Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, Netherlands), Kaufland (Germany), Lidl (UK, Ireland, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany), Marks & Spencer (UK), Metro (Hong Kong SAR, North Macedonia, France, Bulgaria, Hungary, Ukraine, Italy, Servia, Germany, Turkey), Morrisons (UK), Pomona PassionFroid (France), PriceSmart, Inc. (USA), RCD Hotels & Resorts (USA), REWE (Germany, Turkey, Thailand, Hong Kong SAR), Sainsbury’s plc (UK), Sodexo (Italy, UK, Spain), Sysco (Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, France, UK), Wegmans (USA), Wonderfield Group (UK) and more.
Latest innovations, industry trends, challenges and opportunities impacting the seafood industry
Yesterday, economist and Columbia University professor Xavier Sala-i-Martin gave a keynote address to the global seafood industry where he highlighted the key trends currently facing the global economy and explored their implications for strategic commodity sectors. In the address, Sala-i-Martin discussed the impacts of trade wars, tariffs, inflation and international conflicts and offered insights into navigating and adapting to new economic uncertainties, the importance of understanding evolving global dynamics and how to drive progress with advances in technology, innovation and AI.
The conference program had more than 20 informative sessions led by over 80 international experts across the seafood industry. Topics explored key issues surrounding the current dynamics and emerging trends in the global sector including aquaculture, sustainability, traceability, regulations, seafood processing, seafood marketing, consumer behavior, market trends, tariffs, trade patterns and more.
The prestigious Seafood Excellence Global Awards recognized the best products represented at the Expo with Vičiūnai Group of Lithuania and Kalaneuvos Oy of Finland, winning the top prizes. The winners were selected from a list of 40 finalists. The top award for Best Retail Product was presented to Vičiūnai Group for its entry, Cold-smoked Atlantic Salmon with Truffles. Kalaneuvos Oy of Finland won the grand prize for Best HORECA (hotel/restaurant/catering) Product for its Trout Bacon.
A reception and networking event, “Connecting Women in Seafood” took place on the second day of the event. The reception provided attendees with a space to connect, share experiences and expand their professional network with a goal in mind: to create a more inclusive and thriving seafood industry.
Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global collaborated with the Barcelona Food Bank, Banc dels Aliments, to collect seafood donations from exhibitors.
The next Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global will take place in Barcelona, from 21-23 April 2026, at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Vía venue. For further information visit 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 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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