Seafood Expo Asia Unveils Expert Sessions on Sustainability, Aquaculture & Market Trends

BY Meghna
July 30, 2025
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SINGAPORE, Media OutReach Newswire: Seafood Expo Asia, organized by Diversified, announces its 2025 conference program with a wide range of sessions and experts providing practical discussions around the major issues and opportunities facing the Asian seafood sector. Topics will cover aquaculture innovations, sustainable food systems and fish processing, the future of aquafeeds, data around seafood trends and consumer behavior in the region and more. As part of the program, a keynote address will be held by leading Asian economist, Manu Bhaskaran who will provide the industry with key insights into global trends and their implications for regional growth, currencies and investment strategies.

Sustainability in Fish Processing, Supply Chains and Aquafeeds

Representatives from BAADER will give a presentation titled, “Harnessing Technology for Sustainable Fish Processing: Value Every Gram.” The discussion will touch on the evolving world of fish processing, advancements in automation, productivity and consumer trends. Transparency, sustainability, food safety and the importance of animal welfare for industry practices and expectations will be discussed.

A session titled, “Establishing Equitable, Sustainable and Accountable Seafood Supply Chains Across Asia,” with representatives from Seafood Legacy, Qingdao Marine Conservation Society and Resonance will delve into the urgent need to build sustainable food systems in the Asian region. The panel will discuss the increasing seafood demand among consumers, the risks involved in the depletion of fishery resources due to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and climate change and the need for improving working conditions.

In “The Future of Aquafeeds: Balancing Sustainability and Nutritional Excellence,” Dr. Enrico Bachis from The Marine Ingredients Organisation will address the challenges and opportunities to maintaining and expanding sustainable management practices across fisheries. The session will also discuss innovative approaches to optimizing the beneficial nutritional properties of fishmeal and fish oil.

Aquaculture Advancements, Innovations and Market Access

Three leading aquaculture operators will share the latest advancements and innovative projects in the fish farming industry. The session will provide key stakeholders and seafood buyers with valuable insights into the current aquaculture landscape, while highlighting opportunities to build a more resilient and sustainable food system.

Speakers from FAO, Seafood Legacy and the National University of Singapore will share data around the growing influence of non-traditional trade provisions on fisheries and aquaculture and how they are reshaping the sector by addressing labor rights, environmental protection and sustainable development.

Seafood Market Consumer Trends, Insights and Dynamics in Southeast Asia

A session on seafood market trends in Southeast Asia and a look at what to expect in 2026 will analyze the diverse and rapidly evolving consumer base in the region that is driving investment. The panel will discuss the latest data to uncover seafood trends, how innovative products are reshaping the market and how the global supply chain will evolve by 2030. Panelists will include Ã…shild Nakken, Norwegian Seafood Council, Nicolas Brossard, Ocean Consult, Adam Wing, Seafood Scotland and Nicolas ThÃ©riault, New Brunswick Department of Agriculture.

Consumer insights shaping demand for seafood products across Asia, with a focus on sustainability, traceability and certification will be the focus of a panel discussion between speakers from Seafood Industries Association Singapore, The Fish Farmer and DNV. The session will provide valuable takeaways to help companies in the seafood supply chain align products and practices with the evolving needs of today’s consumers.

Additionally, a comprehensive analysis on shrimp market dynamics provided by S&P Global will explore the entire shrimp value chain, from feed production to the consumer, and focus on how trade disruptions reshape market dynamics, pricing and strategic outlooks for producers and buyers.

Seafood Expo Asia serves as a strategic platform gathering seafood suppliers from around the world and buyers from across Asia. Seafood professionals from across the supply chain will gather in one place to learn about new opportunities in the sector, build and strengthen business partnerships, discover the latest seafood products, processing equipment and services and learn about the latest trends in the Asian market. Seafood industry professionals can learn more about Seafood Expo Asia, find information on the conference program and other special events and register to attend for free by visiting www.seafoodexpo.com/asia.