Middle East’s largest seafood expo SEAFEX in Sepetember
SEAFEX, the region’s largest dedicated seafood expo, is taking place on Sept.18-20 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The event aims to keep the pipeline of seafood between suppliers and the F&B, retail and hospitality sectors open and flowing.
SEAFEX is one of six hospitality and niche food trade shows co-located under the umbrella of the Dubai International Hospitality Week (DIHW). Now in its sixth year, SEAFEX has become a key platform for the sourcing of seafood from around the world, enabling suppliers in the region to meet a growing demand.
According to Euromonitor International, the fish and seafood market is expected to reach a value of $7.3 billion by 2021.
Seafood consumption in the Middle East continues to grow at well above the global average. This growth is driven by the region’s economic development, increasing appeal of the healthy protein, and more effective supply chain distribution to ensure optimum quality of the popular ingredient.
“The market for seafood continues to grow at an exceptional rate across the region and beyond, not only in our restaurants and hotels, but also at a retail level as consumers make healthier lifestyle choices,” said Trixie LohMirmand, senior vice president, exhibitions & events management DWTC.
He added: “This means that SEAFEX gains even more importance and influence for professional chefs, catering buyers, wholesalers, restaurant owners and retail distributors, and enables suppliers from the key supply countries around the world to transact and network.”
The three-day event will showcase the catch of the day from the world’s leading names in seafood, including Ablona by GMA, Cederberg Fishing, Fortuna Seafoods BV, Gourmet House, ITC, Ministry of Marine Affairs & Fisheries Indonesia, Norwegian Seafood Council, Ocean Supreme, Taiwan Frozen Seafood Industries Association, Vega Salmon and Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters & Producers (VASEP).