Boston Seafood Expo - Seafood Expo North America

【Exhibition Overview】

    The Boston Seafood Exposition, also known as the North American Seafood Show, is officially named Seafood Expo North America. Established in 1982, it has become one of the most influential and renowned professional seafood trade exhibitions in the global fisheries industry. It ranks among the world's three largest seafood exhibitions and is also listed among the top 50 fastest-growing exhibitions in the United States.

    This edition features 1,215 exhibitors from 51 countries worldwide, with Bahrain, Croatia, Ireland, Mauritius, Puerto Rico and the United Arab Emirates participating for the first time. The number of exhibitors from China, Ecuador, France, Japan, Norway and Vietnam has increased significantly compared with previous editions. The exhibition has now become a benchmark for the North American seafood industry and serves as a core platform for global seafood trade exchange and collaboration.

【Exhibition Scope】

    The exhibition covers six core sectors, presenting the full range of innovative achievements across the global seafood industry value chain. The specific scope includes:

    - Seafood Raw Materials: covering fresh, frozen, live and high-value-added aquatic products

    - Raw Material Processing Equipment: including fishing tools, cooling and freezing equipment and related machinery

    - Seafood Processing Technology & Packaging: including transportation, warehousing and packaging-related equipment

    - Seafood Seasonings and Accessory Products

    - Quality Management and Economic Management Services

    - Seafood Associations and Trade Organisations

【Exhibition Highlights & Concurrent Events】

    The exhibition brings together the world's top buyer resources. The 2026 edition will cover an exhibition area of 247,915 square feet, attracting procurement representatives from major North American retail and food service giants including Costco, Walmart and Whole Foods Market. This provides an efficient platform for exhibitors to connect with core North American distribution channels and serves as a key gateway for Chinese seafood companies to expand into the North American market.

    Over 40 professional seminars will be held alongside the exhibition, featuring more than a hundred industry experts sharing cutting-edge insights on hot topics including trade relations, energy prices, and artificial intelligence applications. In addition, various special events will be held concurrently, including the Seafood Excellence Awards ceremony, a networking reception for women in seafood, and an oyster shucking competition, helping industry professionals build connections and stay abreast of market trends.

【Notable Exhibitors】

    This edition attracts leading enterprises from around the world. Some of the notable participating companies include:

    - Global Seafood Leaders: AquaChile, MOWI, Trident Seafoods, Bakkafrost, Pescanova and others

    - National Pavilion Representatives: outstanding seafood companies from Norway, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, Vietnam, Japan, Peru, China and other countries

    - Well-known Procurement & Service Brands: including North American retail and food service brands such as Ahold Delhaize and Aldi, as well as processing equipment and technology service brands including Marel and Baader