This week, Vigo becomes a meeting point for the links of maritime economic activity with the start of the International Frozen Seafood Fair in its 25th three-day edition, from October 1 to 3in which more than 760 exhibitors – 13.3% more than last year – and workspaces will allow the exchange of ideas and debate on the future of the sector with sustainability as its backbone, reflected in its currency : “Responsibility for the future‘.
“The Fair, which is reaching its quarter century, is configured as international reference of a sector which, in Spain alone, integrates 803 companies, generates a total turnover of 18,155.1 million euros and creates 34,844 direct jobs”, affirms the organization in a press release. According to the data from ConxémarIn 2023, a total of 26,736 people from 110 countries visited the show, with Portugal, Italy and France leading the ranking.
The more than 37,000 square meters available at the Vigo Fair Institute (Ifevi) will bring together the entire sector in transformation: wholesalers, importers, exporters, processors, manufacturers, distributors, refrigerators, machines, auxiliary industry (cold, packaging, plastic, etc.). Additionally, in this edition they will participate in the show representatives from 46 countries of which 36 will have an exhibitor. The presence of countries like the Dominican Republic, South Africa, Mexico, Indonesia, Namibia, Poland and Slovenia will be new.
The official opening of the Show is scheduled for this Tuesday at 12:00 p.m., once the traditional visit to the exhibitors’ stands has ended. The event will bring together, among others, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas.
News from the 2024 edition
The organization emphasizes that on the occasion of the 25th anniversary, it will set up rest and work areas throughout the exhibition center for the greater comfort of participants and, “after the success of last year”, it will maintain the exhibition space of news and flagship products. Visitors will also receive gifts and a 10% discount on travel with Renfe requiring accreditation.
Regarding activities, Conxemar will promote B2B events (business to business sales) to promote business between participating companies, with the possibility of carrying out these meetings electronically through the event website. A platform that allows all participants, exhibitors and visitors to identify the products and services that interest them.organize pre-scheduled meetings with the companies concerned, active for three weeks and already has 115 confirmed participants.
For those who are interested and attending in person, the event will have a buyers program that “will triple the number of invited corporate buyersfrom 13 countries: Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, South Korea, United States, Namibia, South Africa, Italy, Serbia, United Arab Emirates, Romania and Australia.
Conxemar-FAO Congress
The opening of this key week for the sector in Vigo began this Monday with the event preceding the event: the Conxemar-FAO Congress, which celebrates its 12th edition. He analyzed in detail the State of the World Fisheries and Aquaculture Report (SOFIA2024). Among other findings, this document indicates that for the first time in history, the production of species from aquaculture has exceeded that of capture fisheries, reaching 51% of the global total in 2022.
The president of Conxemar, Eloy Garciahighlighted the importance of this industry in establishing population and creating stable jobs, as well as generating economic growth and social equity. Likewise, he thanked the collaboration of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in carrying out this initiative jointly, highlighting the importance that the congress gains every year for the sector.
