Barcelona, February 24, 2026 – Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, the world’s largest and most diverse seafood trade event, announces exhibitors showcasing the future of aquaculture innovations, technologies and services in the new Aquaculture Innovation Zone. Taking place during the three-day event from April 21–23, the new zone will be a premier global launchpad for cutting-edge aquaculture solutions. New companies participating include Apollonia Trade (Hong Kong), AquaBioTech Group (Malta), Bioceanor (France), Hishing Smart Equipment (China), Lice Defence AS (Norway), Sagar Aquaculture (India) and more will be announced as they are confirmed.
In addition to the new zone, a strong lineup of established aquaculture exhibitors will be located throughout the exhibition, including many of the sector’s most recognized producers, innovators, and solution providers who return year after year.
“As aquaculture continues to outpace other food production sectors, the Aquaculture Innovation Zone provides a critical focal point for buyers and investors,” said Brenna Hensley, Vice President, Seafood Events at Diversified. “The zone will host a diverse range of companies and offerings—including suppliers, startups, and researchers—showcasing breakthrough solutions in farm management, fish health and water treatment, attracting a highly targeted global audience of hatchery professionals, investors and policymakers.”
Reflecting the global importance of this new space, industry leaders have already confirmed their presence to showcase groundbreaking solutions, with the number continuing to grow. These innovators represent a full spectrum of next-generation aquaculture technology, spanning AI-driven water analytics, advanced RAS engineering, ultra-durable feeding hardware and precision nutritional science.
Apollonia Trade (Hong Kong) – Apollonia Trade will present their bespoke feed solutions tailored to the specific nutritional requirements of farms across Europe and beyond.
AquaBioTech Group (Malta) – A global leader in aquaculture technologies and services, AquaBioTech Group will highlight a wide range of aquaculture consultancy and training, Contract Research Services in its dedicated state-of-the-art research facility, as well as design, engineering, and delivery of Recirculation Aquaculture Systems (RAS).
Bioceanor (France) – Bioceanor developed AI-powered and biology-driven suite of services dedicated to water quality. These analytics and forecasts support more efficient and sustainable fish farming operations worldwide. Bioceanor will showcase concrete examples and success stories in the salmon farming industries, Norway, Chile, Canada, UK.
Hishing Smart Equipment (China) – A powerhouse in smart farming infrastructure, Hishing Smart Equipment will present their modular RAS System, and SMART Aquaculture IoT Platform, providing efficient and eco-friendly solutions for global aquaculture industry.
LiceDefence AS (Norway) -LiceDefence presents a behavior-based approach to sea lice control. By attracting free-swimming lice with light and eliminating them inside a closed system, the technology reduces lice pressure continuously—without chemicals or impact on fish welfare.
Sagar Aquaculture (India) – As one of India’s largest manufacturers of aeration equipment, Sagar Aquaculture has launched a new automated aeration system designed to boost efficiency and sustainability in aquaculture operations by reducing electricity consumption, costs and maintaining optimal dissolved oxygen levels around the clock.
In addition to connecting companies on the forefront of aquaculture with the global seafood industry, the space will include a dedicated Innovation Theatre which will host product pitches from exhibiting companies and an aquaculture networking meet-up, creating a high-energy environment for business and technical exchange. Amongst the product pitches offered in the Innovation Theatre, Tony Chen, CEO and Co-founder of Manolin, an aquaculture analytics and data intelligence company and host of the Fish n’ Bits podcast, will explore what AI really means for seafood businesses today. Drawing on his MIT computer science background and experience in big-data strategy, Tony’s talk will separate hype from reality, highlighting practical AI applications already delivering value in the industry.
To learn more about the new pavilion and how to participate, please visit Aquaculture Innovation Pavilion – Exhibitors – Seafood Expo Global.
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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