Join Bord Bia at this year’s Seafood Expo Global, Barcelona

For the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, Seafood Expo Global (SEG) is back and better than ever and we want you to join us!

Where: Bord Bia Origin Green stand - 3D201 and 3D401

When: April 26th-28th, 2022

What is SEG?

SEG is the world’s largest seafood trade fair and it is regarded as the global seafood marketplace. Prior to this year, 2019 was the most recent SEG, attended by over 29,000 seafood professionals. This fair is vast and aims to service industry professionals and buyers from all over the world. This year the fair will feature more than 2,000 exhibitors from over 89 countries.

At SEG, buyers, suppliers and other seafood professionals forge business connections and purchase nearly every type of seafood product, equipment and service. In 2019, 83% of businesses that attended SEG found new products or suppliers. This opportunity cannot be missed!

What is Bord Bia’s role at SEG and why is it important to your business?

Thanks to Ireland’s unique location in the wild Atlantic Ocean, Ireland has access to some of the richest fishing grounds in Europe. This means it is in close proximity to a diverse range of fresh, premium quality seafood including Irish whelks, crab, oysters, lobster, scallops and langoustines. Additionally, Ireland’s marine territory covers an area of 880,000 sq kms. It is no surprise that the Irish seafood economy is worth €1.26 billion, up from €1.09 billion in 2020, representing a growth in GDP of 15.3%.

Ireland has huge potential in the seafood industry and the Irish government recognises this, with continued investment into the sector over the years. In 2021, the government increased investment in the seafood sector by 11%, amounting to investment of €233 million.

Ireland is a pioneer in organic aquaculture and as a proud member of the European Union, Ireland was the first country to certify salmon and mussels to the EU organic standard. Not only that, 100% of Irish Salmon is certified organic. Bord Bia works closely with the Irish seafood industry to guarantee high food safety standards, through their membership of Origin Green, Ireland’s leading edge sustainability programme. Through Origin Green, Irish seafood producers commit to delivering improved performances in areas such as raw material sourcing, emissions, energy, waste, water, biodiversity and social sustainability

Why is this valuable to you in the French market?

In 2021, Irish seafood exports increased by 12% to reach a value of €514 million. Within this, Ireland’s exports to the EU27 increased by 13% by 13% to reach €316 million.

France is Ireland’s most important seafood market and top export partner with a value of €124 million in 2021, with main export species including salmon, oysters and crab.

Bord Bia values this strong relationship with France and would like to continue supplying France with premium quality seafood

Suppliers of interest

When you visit Bord Bia’s Origin Green stand at SEG, you will notice a wide range of companies ready to answer your questions and provide you with valuable insights and opportunities into the seafood market. From Killybegs Seafood and Bantry Bay Mussels to Carlingford Oyster Company and many more, there is no limit to the business connections that can be made!

Register now

Don’t just take our word for it. We would be delighted to welcome you at the Bord Bia Origin Green stand and help you discover a sea of premium quality Irish seafood products. 

Register below to learn more about Bord Bia’s participation in the event.