After months of anticipation, it is time once again for the Seafood Expo North America / Seafood Processing North America – the largest gathering of seafood professional on the continent – to take over Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
The 2024 iteration of the expo kicks off this Sunday, 10 March, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and will continue through Tuesday, 12 March.
Attendees are invited to explore the exhibit hall, where the world’s biggest seafood companies will be showcasing their fresh, frozen, canned, value-added, processed, and packaged seafood products. With more than 249,500 square feet of dedicated exhibit space – making it even larger than last year’s expo – visitors can explore the vast array of companies representing the processing, packaging, logistics, and support services sectors at the event.
This year, we’ll be highlighting companies showcasing sustainable practices and aquaculture innovations like Integrated Information Systems SA, Seawise Innovative Packaging, and Cesit Mensucat. Other companies showcasing this year include Mowi, Cermaq, Anova Foods Inc, Leroy USA, Samuels Seafood, Multi X, Phillips Foods Inc, Hofseth International AS, Seaborn AS, Harbor Seafood Inc, Balfego & Balfego, ULMA Servicios de Mantencion S. Coop., Hiddenfjord, Thermogreen, and Full Measure Oyster.
More than 45 countries will be exhibiting at the expo as well, with Norway, the U.K., Ecuador, and Chile increasing their presence. We’ll also be welcoming new exhibiting companies from countries including Azerbaijan, Malaysia, Mauritania, and Myanmar.
Our 2024 event features a full conference program with a keynote address from political economist and renowned author Mark Blyth of the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University. The program includes more than 30 educational sessions featuring the top seafood industry experts discussing a variety of topics, including aquaculture, artificial intelligence, consumer trends, sustainability, business leadership, and traceability. A full listing of the conference program can be found here: https://www.seafoodexpo.com/north-america/conference-program/
When you’re ready for a change of pace, join us in the Wave Makers’ Zone (booth #3165), a new area where you can experience the innovations shaking up the seafood world. We invite you to join us there for exciting special events like the ever-popular Oyster Shucking Competition, samplings and tastings, live podcast interviews, and more. The Wave Makers’ Zone was designed as a networking hub for industry leaders, so stop by anytime. A full listing of what’s happening in the Wave Makers’ Zone can be found here: https://www.seafoodexpo.com/north-america/event-highlights/#wave-makers-zone
Visitors can also peruse the 70 items entered into the New Product Showcase, as well as all the items in the nearby Featured Product Showcase. Join us in the Wave Makers’ Zone on Sunday, 10 March, at 3:00 p.m. when the winners of the 2024 Seafood Excellence Awards will be revealed. A panel of seafood industry experts will select winners for two awards: Best New Foodservice Product and Best New Retail Product.
And, of course, be sure to follow the SeafoodSource editorial team to see all of the latest news from the expo. Don’t forget to grab yourself a copy of Expo Today, the official publication of Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, on your way into the venue on Sunday. The editorial team will also be on the ground reporting on the latest developments, interviewing attendees, and recording podcasts live. We welcome you to drop by booth #1301 to meet the team and to share any story leads you have. Keep up to date with our latest event coverage here: https://www.seafoodsource.com/events/seafood-expo-north-america
Wishing you a vibrant and productive expo experience this year!
Brenna Hensley
Diversified Communications, Event Director
