Our 2026 forum took place on 22 April 2026 at Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona.
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Our 2026 forum
The Long View: The Business Case for Sustainable Seafood
The seafood sector has made huge strides in sustainability over the last 30 years. But the present moment poses significant challenges: pressure on profits, regulatory change, geopolitical uncertainty and increasingly price-conscious consumers.
At this year's forum, we heard from Stéfan Descheemaeker, former CEO of Nomad Foods. He joined us to share his unique insights on why sustainability is a wise investment for seafood suppliers, retailers, fisheries and seafood brands.
We also hosted a panel discussion and heard insights from:
- Caroline Holme, Executive Director at Globescan
- Rupert Howes, MSC CEO
- Nicolas Guichoux, MSC Chief Program Officer
- Ishbel Matheson, MSC Chief Communications Officer
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The New Wave: Inspiring young consumers to choose sustainable seafood
Amid rising concern about the environment, younger consumers are less likely to buy and eat seafood than previous generations. Factors like cost and cooking knowledge are also influencing their choices. For the seafood industry, this shift presents a major challenge. This event will explore how to effectively engage younger audiences and show them that sustainable seafood is worth the investment, healthy, easy and good for the planet’s future.
We hear from brands and influencers who have successfully overcome these hurdles as they share their strategies for capturing the attention of the next generation of seafood lovers.