The SEAFEX 2013 trade show is to be 30% bigger this year, as the organisers look to capitalise on a worldwide surge in demand for seafood that the World Health Organisation forecasts will amount to 150-160 million tonnes per annum, or between 19-20 kg per person by 2030.
According to the show’s organisers, the Middle East is now the perfect market for this growing seafood industry with its growing population, rising financial prosperity and strong tourism sector.
Taking place from November 17-19, 2013 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the trade-only show covers the full spectrum of the seafood industry including cold storage, shipping and logistics solutions.
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Dubai World Trade Centre senior vice president Trixie LohMirmand said: “The Middle East offers exceptional opportunities for the seafood industry with many of its regional markets in the world’s top ten in terms of per capita consumption. We are delighted that the second edition of SEAFEX has been so well received by the industry. The show’s success at connecting international suppliers to the regional market, and helping local companies expand into new territories and establish themselves as premium producers abroad.”
The 2013 edition of SEAFEX is set to showcase a broad range of products from the world’s seafood industry as well as new country pavilions from the Philippines, Namibia, Peru, Turkey, Northern Ireland, Yemen and Argentina.
SEAFEX has also confirmed that it will host 100 buyers from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Yemen, Iraq, Iran, Tunisian, Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Nigeria and Kenya through an extensive hosted buyer programme. Connecting exhibitors with buyers directly, the programme aims to ensure that exhibitors meet with the right buyers, even before they arrive at their stand.
SEAFEX 2013 is co-located with The Speciality Food Festival and Sweets & Snacks Middle East, the region’s only dedicated showcase for the sweets, snacks, chocolate, bakery and ice cream industry.
SEAFEX is for Trade and Business Professionals only and will be open from 10:00am- 6:00pm on November 17 and 18, 10:00am – 5:00pm on November 19. General public and persons under the age of 18 will not be permitted entry. Free visitor registration is available now online at www.seafexme.com
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