Northeast fish and shellfish suppliers will have an even broader range of options to meet global buyers at Seafood Expo Global in 2026.
Seafood Expo Global continues to be the premier industry trade show and in 2026, Northeast fish and shellfish suppliers will have an even broader range of options to meet global buyers. The next edition of the show will take place from April 21 – 23, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Food Export-Northeast has organized a pavilion at the Seafood Expo Global for over twenty years, making changes in design and functionality over time in response to Northeast suppliers’ needs. In 2026, Food Export will further diversify the exhibiting opportunities with freestyle exhibit spaces in addition to traditional booths in various sizes. The new options will better meet the changing needs of the industry and allow easier entry for young and smaller-scale companies.
The new freestyle exhibits will be laid out in an open plan. Suppliers who choose this option will have their own dedicated counter, stool, company signage and access to meeting tables and the Food Export lounge. Importantly, the freestyle space will be eligible for Food Export’s Branded Program, allowing suppliers to apply for the 50% cost-share reimbursement on their costs of exhibiting, including eligible travel expenses. The cost of exhibiting in the open-space area will be $5,000.
Suppliers who prefer their own dedicated booth space with hard walls and customized branding can still select their own booth in the Food Export pavilion from a range of booth sizes from 12m2 and above. Suppliers in dedicated booth space will also have access to the Food Export lounge as well as private meeting rooms.
To assist U.S. seafood companies with ever-rising trade show costs, Food Export has decided to hold the standard booth costs steady from the 2025 edition of the show.
“Food Export-Northeast is broadening our options for exhibiting to meet the diverse needs of the industry. We want suppliers of all sizes to be able to access global markets while ensuring a solid return on the investment they’re making in the show” says Colleen Coyne, Seafood Program Coordinator at Food Export-Northeast.
For more information about the diverse options for exhibiting at Seafood Expo Global, please contact Colleen Coyne at ccoyne@foodexport.org or on the Food Export website.
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