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Seafood Expo Global 2022 T he 28th edition of Seafood Expo Global (SEG) and Seafood Processing Global had a successful debut at its new home, Fira de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain. It marked a return to face-to-face events for the global seafood industry. Organisers, Diversified Communications group announced the participation of 1,550 exhibiting companies from 76 different countries and estimated that more than 26,630 seafood buyers and suppliers from all around the globe attended the event. There was an absence of participants from China because of the country’s strict quarantine rules, but buyers and other industry professionals visiting from all around the world surpassed 2019 figures. SEG was held over three days (April 26-28) and aside from meeting and networking on the ground floor, the upper levels of the new venue hosted an extensive -more than 20 conference programs- featuring 65 leading international experts. Topics included sustainable seafood and specific
The team from PT Delta Marine Indonesia at SEG. The company which started with buying and processing seafood has been expanding its vannamei shrimp farming business in Sumbawa. The latest venture at the farm is using raceways stocking 150PL/m2.
for aquaculture, sustainable feeds, climate change and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) which was reported in issue May/June 2022, pages 4-6. “In a year challenged by geopolitical issues and COVID-19 restrictions, being able to host an event which is 98% of the largest edition ever held is a testimony that the industry was ready to get back together in person,” stated Liz Plizga, Group Vice President. “Exhibitors and visitors have expressed their satisfaction with the exhibition space, its services and the city of Barcelona. They also demonstrated the importance of participating in the event to present and source new products and generate new business opportunities.” Next year’s edition of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global will take place in Barcelona, Spain, April 25 – 27, 2023 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via (www. seafoodexpo.com/global)
Consultant based in France, Herve Lucien-Brun (middle) and the team at Cap La Pérouse and Sopac SA booth. Sopac was founded in 1984 by hatcheries and distributors to guarantee the quality of the New Caledonian shrimp. The Cristal Blue brand is blue shrimp Litopenaeus stylirostris, farmed extensively. The company compares its production to that of grand cru wine. Aquaculture is the largest food export for New Caledonia.
Certifying safe and responsible aquaculture G LOBALG.A.P. held its annual conference on April 27 during Seafood Expo Global (SEG) in Barcelona on April 27. The team, led by Managing Director Dr Kristian Moeller, provided updates on the new and revised aquaculture certification as well as the expansion of the consumer facing GGN label at international level. Also present was Chair of the Aquaculture Technical Committee Teresa Fernández, Advisory Board member and CLAMA GmbH & Co. KG CEO Martin Hofstede and representatives from retailers across the sector.
IFA revision
The Seafood Expo Global event coincided with the much-anticipated launch of Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6, the updated standard. The certification solutions for the aquaculture sector support optimal operations throughout the entire production chain for maximum transparency and product integrity. From compound feed, broodstock, and hatchery through to grow out, harvesting and transportation, producers July/August 2022 AQUA Culture Asia Pacific
The panel at the news conference. Standing is Remko Oosterveld, GGN Label Aquaculture Commercial Manager.
