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The State of Salmon Hatchery Science and the Role Hatcheries Play in Coastal Communities and Seafood
In this issue of our occasional "Boot Camp" series of webinars, we take a look at the Hong Kong market for buyers and sellers of seafood. If you've been thinking about breaking into the Hong Kong market but don't know where to begin, this webinar will tell you what you need to know. Those who already have a presence in or source from Hong Kong will also get a look at the state of the market, gaining valuable insights vital to those looking to expand.
Looking for the next step? Take these strategies from the webinar to the marketplace and apply them directly to your business in Hong Kong 5-7 September 2017 at Seafood Expo Asia, the premium seafood marketplace for Asia.
This webinar will discuss seafood preservation challenges and means to address the problems - from harvesting, processing, packaging and transportation. It will give an overview of DeepChill solution with specific case studies. Short Q&A session with subject matter experts will follow.
Fishery improvement projects (FIPs) are a key tool used to improve the sustainability of fisheries around the globe. FIPs bring suppliers, retailers, and food-service companies together with conservation groups and scientific experts to address environmental challenges in a fisheryand work toward sustainability standards, public policy upgrades and other interventions. In this webinar, learn about FisheryProgress.org, a new website launched in October by FishChoice and the Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions. The site aims to improve the availability, accessibility and reliability of information on fishery improvement projects and allowing businesses to make better-informed sourcing decisions. The webinar will feature FishChoice President Rich Boot and its director of strategic partnerships, Kristin Sherwood, as well as Fortune Fish Marketing Manager Stacy Schultz.
Navigating Retailer Sustainability Requirements – Quick Tips, Trends, and Insights for the Industry
Navigating in the Business Landscape of Sustainable Seafood Certifications
Moderator: Ignacio Kleiman, Antarctica Advisors
Speakers:
Suma Kulkarni, ACON Private Equity
Thomas Leissl, Blue Artic Finance
Michael Richard, Wells Fargo
A panel of experienced North American finance professionals will provide attending Seafood Industry participants with updated insight into aspects of the world of Finance and Investing that affect the running of their business and the value of their companies.
Speaker: Howard Tang, CEO - Peritus Capital
Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) investing has become a multi-billion-dollar behemoth for Wall Street and beyond. What was once a niche investment class can only be ignored by corporate titans, venture capitalists, and family offices at their peril. Sustainability-focus has become an investment commandment. The aquaculture industry has not been immune. The sector has been facing ever more scrutiny on a range of issues regarding poor fish welfare, the use of unsustainable raw materials, and its overall environmental impact. Investor pressure has pushed the industry towards more transparency and overall accountability with nearly every major aquaculture company publishing ESG metrics. Meanwhile, global aquaculture companies are taking environmental stewardship seriously by taking vocal stands against Amazon-sourced soy and by investing heavily in fish meal alternatives. Billions of dollars have also been poured into land-based initiatives like Atlantic Sapphire and Kingfish Zeeland, despite their complexity and frequent setbacks. It’s a tangible demonstration that investors are willing to endure challenges and volatility to see the promise of a locally produced fish that is more sustainable come to market. It’s easy to go down the rabbit hole in terms of ESG and sustainability for both investors and companies. This session will explore the most critical issues facing aquaculture today and what future issues are on the horizon. We’ll discuss how sustainability is pushing the industry to innovate and is challenging conventional shorter-term investment horizons from new production methods such as land-based farming and off-shoring to alternative feed ingredients for fish meal and soy.
Speakers: Rick Stein, VP of Fresh Foods - FMI (Food Marketing Institute); Guy Pizzuti, Seafood Category Manager – Publix; Jason Pride, Vice President - Meat and Seafood - Hy-Vee, Inc.; David Wier, Seafood Buyer / Merchandiser - Meijer, Inc
Session Description: FMI presents data to show how seafood at Supermarkets has performed over the last year. As consumers rushed to stores in March, April, and May and bought protein in unprecedented amounts, Seafood departments began to see a surge in seafood sales (both Frozen and Fresh). This session is a conversation with three distinct and top-tier retailers (Hy-Vee, Meijer, and Publix) Guy Pizzuti, Dave Wier, and Jason Pride. They describe the seafood department in their operations and how they have met consumer demand during the pandemic. They also address supply chain challenges and their view on the upcoming year. This session is a frank discussion about how supermarket seafood departments perform and how consumers are changing the way they purchase seafood.
The world of certification and eco-labeling is a confounding one. Scores of certifications overlap, compete, and sometimes contradict one another. Eco-labels often do the same. Figuring out how they work, what they cover, who operates them, and how robust their standards are can be a time-consuming, and sometimes nigh-on-impossible task.
