Diversified Communications Vice President of Seafood Wynter Courmont said in a release that “The presence of exhibitors from more than 45 countries in the exhibit hall demonstrates the significance of the North American market on the seafood industry at large,” He added that “Countries including Norway, the U.K., Ecuador and Chile have increased their presence at this year’s event, and we are excited to welcome new exhibitors from countries including Azerbaijan, Malaysia, Mauritania, and Myanmar.”

This year featured “New experiential areas” with ample opportunities for attendees to network with other members of the industry such as:

• The “Wave Makers’ Zone,” with a full schedule of events – including the New Product Showcase and Featured Product Showcase,

• The Seafood Excellence Awards,

• The Oyster Shucking Competition,

• Chef demonstrations,

• Live podcast interviews,

• Sampling opportunities,

These were some of the new features this year. Exhibitors this year from emerging start ups to legacy brands highlighted innovations in multiple areas of the industry, including sustainability and aquaculture.

The Companies that highlighted innovations this year are:

• “Integrated Information Systems SA– a technology company helping aquaculture producers;

• Cesit Mensucat– a company that creates knotless nets for the seafood industry;

• Seawise Innovative Packaging– a company that produces packaging.”

sustainable thermal There were new offerings from other companies like Mowi, Cermaq, Anova Foods, Leroy USA, Samuels Seafood, Multi X, Phillips Foods, Hofseth International AS, Seaborn AS, Harbor Seafood, Balfego & Balfego, ULMA Servicios de Mantencion, Hiddenfjord, Thermogreen, Full Measure Oyster, and more, as reported by Diversified Communications.

The delegates who participated in panels and conference sessions included the Seafood Nutrition Partnership, U.S. Department of Labor, Seafood and Gender Equality (SAGE), Aqua Spark, the Marine Stewardship Council, Atlantic Sea Farms, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Giant Eagle, Publix Super Markets, FishWise, Riverence, COMPESCA, the Global Seafood Alliance, and Pew Charitable Trusts.