MARCH 15-17, 2026 / BOSTON, USA
NORTH AMERICA
You’re Invited to
THE MAINE SEAFOOD RECEPTION
Join the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative and premium Maine seafood brands for the Maine Seafood Reception at this year’s Seafood Expo North America.
This signature reception brings buyers and industry leaders together in a lively networking setting. Come sample exceptional Maine seafood and meet with leading lobster, finfish, shellfish, and aquaculture suppliers.
MARCH 16 | 5PM-7PM EXCHANGE CONFERENCE CENTER
RSVP
The Maine Lobster fishery has been built by generations of fishermen who are committed to supplying sustainable and delicious lobster. Learn more about the fishery and what makes Maine Lobster the sweetest in the world at LobsterFromMaine.com
In addition to Maine’s well-known lobster, the state is home to an abundance of premium seafood options. From seaweed to mollusks to finfish, Maine produces the best-tasting seafood on the planet. Learn more about the fishery behind it at SeafoodFromMaine.com
NORTH AMERICA The
Greetings,
Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America is a can’t- miss opportunity to reconnect with the North American seafood industry, discover new products, and build meaningful business connections. The 44th edition brings an exciting exhibitor lineup, engaging conference sessions and valuable networking opportunities to help you stay ahead in an evolving marketplace.
We hope this digital mailer serves as a helpful planning resource, giving you a preview of what’s ahead and helping you make the most of your time in Boston.
Best, Alexa
Pantazonis
Key Buyer Program Coordinator
Apantazonis@divcom.com | +1 (207) 842- 5674
ENCLOSED WITHIN THIS DIGITAL MAILER, YOU WILL FIND:
• Key Buyer Lounge Location: Bypass the main registration lines and come to Room 151AB to pick up your badge. See map on page 4. The Key Buyer Lounge will be open daily from 7:30am to 5:00pm.
• Featured Conference Sessions: Your Key Buyer badge gives you access to the full conference program! View the curated list of conference sessions relevant to Key Buyers on page 5.
• New Products and Featured Products: See what’s new and next in the North American seafood market. View listings on pages 9 –15.
• Shuttle Schedule: Complimentary shuttle service will be provided between official hotels and the Expo to make your commute seamless. Shuttle information and maps are available on pages 15 – 17.
EXPO NOTES AND REMINDERS:
• NEW! Saturday Badge Pickup: Arriving in Boston before Sunday? Skip Day 1 registration lines with Saturday badge pickup. Visit the Key Buyer Lounge from 11:00am to 2:30pm to collect your badge.
• Power Hours: Key Buyers are invited to access the exhibit hall at 8:00am, two hours before the official opening each day, for an opportunity to preview exhibits and attend meetings with exhibitors. Please note that exhibitor booths may not be fully staffed at this time, so plan your meetings in advance.
• Complimentary Breakfast: Start your morning in the Key Buyer Lounge with a hot breakfast buffet. Breakfast is available for Key Buyers only.
• Digital Platform: Visit the Expo website to download and log in to the Digital Platform, available to desktop and mobile.
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Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center
Key Buyer Lounge
ROOM 151 AB
OPEN DAILY FROM 7:30AM TO 5:00 PM
The Key Buyer Lounge is only for meetings between Key Buyers and Exhibiting Companies - No other badges will be given access to the lounge.
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Featured Conference Sessions
SUNDAY, March 15
11:00am - 12:00pm KEYNOTE: Fork in the Current: The Economic and Trade Realities Room 153CB Shaping Seafood in 2026
Speaker: Nomi Prins, PhD, Distinguished Political-Financial Expert, Journalist & Author
12:45pm - 1:30pm Today’s Seafood Consumer: Pricing, Priorities, and Pathways for Growth Room 153CB Speaker: Chris DuBois, Circana
3:00pm – 3:45pm Transforming Traceability from Compliance Burden Room 152 to Competitive Advantage
Speakers: Chris Bradford, Trace Register; Christopher Steel, Raw Seafoods, Inc.; Jonathan Lieberman, New York Customs Brokers Inc.
3:15pm – 4:00pm FMI Power of Seafood 2026
Room 153CB Speakers: Rick Stein, FMI- Food Industry Association; Steve Markenson, FMI-Food Industry Association; Jason Driskill, H-E-B, LP; Jason Pride, Hy-Vee
MONDAY, March 16
10:15am - 11:15am The Future of Seafood, Building Trust in Every Bite Room 153A Speakers: Wesley Rose, Whole Foods Market; Caitlin Leibert, Whole Foods/Amazon Grocery; Alf-Gøran Knutsen, Kvaroy Arctic; Blake Stok, Thai Union
11:30am – 12:15pm Navigating Change: How the Seafood Value Chain Drives Lasting Sustainability Impact in Turbulent Times
Speakers: Sam Grimley, Sea Pact; Daisy Berg, New Seasons Market; Alexandra Golub, Acme Smoked Fish; Margaret Hancock, Pepper; Erik Velsko, Kaia Fisheries
2:00pm – 2:45pm Key Seafood Trends in Retail and Foodservice Room 155 Speakers: Anshul Gupta, L.E.K. Consulting; Claire Morgran, L.E.K. Consulting
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EXPERIENCE THE #SENA26 DIGITAL PLATFORM
on both Desktop and Mobile App.
YOUR EXPO CONNECTION
Log in today to begin connecting with exhibitors like never before!
Once onsite, your profile will be seamlessly migrated into the event mobile app. Gain access to all of #SENA26 in the palm of your hand!
• Search for exhibitors by name, product or country
• Connect with and save your favorite exhibitors to your profile
• Chat and schedule meetings with exhibitors*
• Review the full Conference Program & Speakers
• Schedule and save special onsite events to your personal calendar
• Receive turn-by-turn navigational assistance across the exhibition hall
• & more!
Scan the QR code to download the app now!
Available on both iOS and Android.
Begin scheduling onsite meetings now with these Exhibitors and more**:
Seafood Expo North America
Atlantica Imports Inc.
Azerbaijan Fish Farm LLC
Blue Sea Products
Blue Venture Inc
BluGlacier, LLC.
Cal Marine Fish Co.
Catalina Food Solutions
Channel Fish Processing Inc
Cherrystone Aqua-Farms
Clear Ocean Seafood Ltd.
D.C Air & Seafood Inc.
Dalian Huashan Aquatic Product and Foods Co., Ltd.
Encore Seafoods, Inc.
FOODELICIOUS TRADING CO.,
LTD.
Froxa S.A.
Gadre Marine Export Pvt. Ltd.
Galaxy Global International Government of New Brunswick
Gumusdoga Su Urunleri Urt.Ihr.
ve.Ith. A.S.
HK Import Trading Inc
Innovation PEI
J. Deluca Fish/Nautilus Seafood
Jetro - Japan External Trade Organization
Keyport LLC
LM Foods, LLC dba Aquamar Inc.
The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA)
Mark Foods, LLC
Matheson Oyster Company
Mathias Bjørge AS Mersey Seafoods Limited
Ming Hong International Nordpesca USA
Pereira Productos Del Mar, S.A
Royal Greenland
Sadiklar Seafood Co., Ltd.
Seaborn A/S Seafoodia (France)
SHANGHAI XINJIANGYANG SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CO., .0LTD
SouthStream Seafoods
Surfside Foods, LLC
TransOcean Products Inc
Trident Seafoods
ULKA SEAFOODS PVT LTD - INDIA
VAN HEES Inc.
VASEP Co. Ltd
Vietocean Seafood Vietnam
Western Edge Seafood
Wheeler Seafood
Worldwide Fishing Company S.L
Seafood Processing North America
Anritsu Inspection and Detection
Baader North America Corporation
Balzo S.A.
Choco
Clearly Clean Products, LLC
Copeland
EAM-Mosca Corporation
Food Process Systems
Fortifi
FreezPak Logistics
GEA Group
Global Seafood Alliance
Harpak ULMA Packaging, LLC
High Tek
Landen Strapping Corporation
Linde
Lineage
Lucid Corp.
Midland Transport
MRBraz & Associates
Palinox Ingenieria y Proyectos Sl
PHAN BACH REFRIGERATION
TECHNOLOGY JOINT STOCK
COMPANY
Poly-Clip System Corp.
Prospection Solutions
Seawise Innovative Packaging
Steen - F.P.M International NV
Toast
Utien Pack Co.,Ltd.
VAI
Vitsab International AB/Freshtag
Waterjet Polska
Whatnot Inc.
YT Global Inc
FEATURED PRODUCT SHOWCASE
EXCELLENCE
NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE
NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE
NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE
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NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE
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NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE
CONNECTING WOMEN IN SEAFOOD
RECEPTION & NETWORKING EVENT
Sunday, March 15
4:15pm-5:00pm
Wave Makers’ Zone, Booth #3165
You’re invited to a networking event for women in the seafood industry.
Connect, share experiences and expand your professional network. Let’s join together to create a more inclusive and thriving seafood industry.
RSVP not required. All badge holders are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Share your photos on social media: #SENA26
SCHEDULE
Please
A Bite For Every Occasion
Please print out and bring your tickets with you.
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Seafood Expo North America
requests the pleasure of your company at the National Fisheries Institute’s Annual Chowder Party
Chowder Party
Saturday, March 9, 2024
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, Ensemble A, B, C
Please print out and bring your tickets with you.
Two tickets to the National Fisheries Institute Chowder Party held on Saturday, March 14 from 5:30-7:00pm at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, Ensemble A-C. Please bring these tickets with you for entry.
Courtesy of the Key Buyer Program and The National Fisheries Institute
Please print out tickets and bring them with you.
Seafood Expo North America
requests the pleasure of your company at the National Fisheries Institute’s Annual Chowder Party
Seafood
Expo North America
Saturday, March 9, 2024
requests the pleasure of your company at the National Fisheries Institute’s Annual Chowder Party
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, Ensemble A, B, C
Saturday, March 14, 2026 starting at 5:30 pm
Saturday, March 9, 2024
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, Ensemble A, B, C
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, Ensemble A-C
Courtesy of the Key Buyer Program and The National Fisheries Institute
Courtesy of the Key Buyer Program and The National Fisheries Institute
Seafood Expo North America
requests the pleasure of your company at the National Fisheries Institute’s Annual Chowder Party
Saturday, March 14, 2026 starting at 5:30 pm
Saturday, March 9, 2024
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, Ensemble A, B, C
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, Ensemble A-C
Courtesy of the Key Buyer Program and The National Fisheries Institute
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