SENA '24 Key Buyer Guide by Diversified Communications

MARCH 10-12, 2024 / BOSTON, USA BOSTON CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTER

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Greetings, Seafood Expo North America is not just a seafood trade exposition, it’s an experience designed to connect industry professionals, facilitate new business partnerships and be North America’s one-stop-shop for all your sourcing needs. For the 2024 edition of the expo, you can expect a diverse range of exhibitors and must-see conference sessions. We are also excited to announce the addition of the Wave Makers’ Zone, where you can explore and partake in complimentary onsite experiences. This Key Buyer Digital Mailer was written to not only provide you with information about the Key Buyer program, but to also give you pertinent information to help you make the most of your time at this year’s expo. We hope this is a helpful tool. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions. Best, Alexa Pantazonis Key Buyer Program Coordinator Apantazonis@divcom.com / +1 207 842- 5674 ENCLOSED WITHIN THIS DIGITAL MAILER, YOU WILL FIND THE FOLLOWING:

• Key Buyer Lounge Location: Bypass the main registration lines! Come to room 151AB to pick up your badge. Map on page 4.

• Featured Conference Sessions: Highlights of some of the conference sessions pertinent to your business. Remember your Key Buyer badge gives access to the full conference program. You can find this list on page 5.

• New Products and Featured Products: View the list of new products or featured products in advance of the Expo. All products are displayed in the Product Showcases located in the Wave Makers’ Zone. View the listings on pages 9-13.

• Seafood Excellence Awards Announcement & Reception. Discover and celebrate the winners for the Best New

Products for Retail and Foodservice on Sunday at 3:00pm in the Wave Makers’ Zone. Invitation included on page 10.

• Shuttle Schedule: Find hotel shuttle information and maps on pages 15-16. • Chowder Party Invitation: You will find two tickets to the National Fisheries Institute Chowder Party on page 17. This year’s party is on March 9th at 5:30pm at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport.

EXPO NOTES AND REMINDERS:

• Power Hours: Key Buyers are invited to access the exhibit hall at 8:00am, two hours before the official event opening each day, for an opportunity to preview the exhibits and to attend meetings with exhibitors. Key Buyers are encouraged to use this time to schedule meetings with exhibitors for the day. Note that exhibitor booths may not be fully staffed at this time so plan your meetings with exhibitors prior to the Expo.

• Complimentary Breakfast: Start your morning off right and come to the Key Buyer Lounge (151AB) for a hot breakfast buffet. Please note the breakfast is for Key Buyers only.

• Full Conference Passport: Your Key Buyer badge includes a complimentary pass to all education sessions and postevent video recordings. You do not need to sign up in advance.

• Visit the Career Navigator Hub: This space is committed to guiding you toward success. Whether you’re seeking LinkedIn profile advice, career coaching or a platform for idea exchange, you’ll learn how to elevate your brand.

• Mobile App: Search “Seafood Expo North America” in your app store to download the Expo mobile app. Please note that the mobile app will be available a couple of weeks before the Expo.

• Free Premium Membership to SeafoodSource.com: Access SeafoodSource Premium for FREE and enjoy the perks, including reports, on-demand webinars, whitepapers, conference recordings, exclusive interviews, unrestricted industry news, and more! You can start it now by signing up for free: https://www.seafoodsource.com/joinkb

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Featured Conference Sessions SUNDAY, March 10 1:00pm – 2:00pm Retail Seafood Merchandising – The Science and the Art of Seafood Merchandising Speakers: Chuck Anderson, Certified Quality Foods; Gavin Hatton, Seafish; Shawn Oliver 3:30pm – 5:00pm Power of Seafood 2024 Speakers: Richard Castle, Giant Eagle; Steve Markenson, FMI - Food Industry Association; Christine Ngo, H & N Group Inc.; Guy Pizzuti, Publix Super Markets, Inc.; Rick Stein, FMI – Food Industry Association;

MONDAY, March 11 10:30am – 11:30am Chefs and Restauranteurs Reveal Their Stance On the Use and Purchase of Frozen Seafood Speakers: John Burrows, Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute; Ann Colonna, Oregon State University; Robert Dumas, University of Maine 11:45am – 12:45pm Sustainable Seaweed Making Waves in Restaurants Across the Country Speakers: Ben Coniff, Luke’s Lobster; Lauren Enz, Searenity Seafood; Ken Toong, UMass Amherst; Briana Warner, Atlantic Sea Farms; Andrew Wilkinson, North Coast Seafood; 2:45pm – 3:45pm

Value-Added Seafood – What Customers Want and How to Win Speaker: Claire Morgan, L.E.K. Consulting

TUESDAY, March 12 10:00am – 11:00am

Are Buyers and Suppliers in an Arm Wrestle? How Digital Aquatech Can Be the Ultimate Win-Win for the Seafood Supply Chain Speakers: Daisy Berg, New Seasons Market; Flavio Corsin, Aqua-Spark; Mark Kaplan, Wholechain; Kristin Veriga, eFishery

11:15am – 12:15pm

Building a Business Case for Gender Equality in the Seafood Sector Speakers: Charmaine Callender, Acme Smoked Fish Corp; Stacy Schultz, Fortune Fish & Gourmet; Hamish Walker, Seattle Fish Company and Sea Pact; Becca Williams, Seafood and Gender Equality (SAGE)

11:15am – 12:15pm

Driving U.S. Consumer Behavior and Demand for Seafood Speakers: Linda Cornish, Seafood Nutrition Partnership; Sarah Crowley, Seafood Nutrition Partnership; Jason Driskill, H-E-B; Todd English, Riverence; Valentine Thomas, Author, Chef, Spear Fisher, Sustainability Spokesperson

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Seafood Expo North America & Seafood Processing North America Exhibitor Lists CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LISTS Make the most of your time on the Expo floor by exploring the exhibitor lists now! SEARCH for exhibitors by keyword, or by using the advanced search function to search by product category or country. ‘STAR’ your favorite exhibitors by selecting the star icon next to the exhibitor’s name, and view the company profile and product categories by clicking on the listing. Your ‘starred’ exhibitors are placed in the My Exhibitors tab for quick reference. PRINT the exhibitor lists ahead of the event to optimize how you navigate the expo floor.

To help you in your planning process, we have added additional questions to the exhibitor list. Additional questions are below and can be seen in each exhibitor listing or by using the advanced search function. How long has your company been in business? Is your company public or privately owned? What certifications do you have? Do you have any social compliance audit/certificates? Is your company involved in any Fishery Improvement Programs or Aquaculture Improvement Programs? Does your company have multiple locations? Does your company have a broker? Does your company have trucking established? Where is your company in the seafood supply chain? Does your company do private label? Does your company have initiatives around diversity, equity and inclusion?

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FEATURED PRODUCT SHOWCASE Featured Product Showcase Company Name

Name of Product

Booth #

Category

Country

Australis Aquaculture LLC.

Crispy Barramundi Tenders

1733

Retail

USA

Australis Aquaculture LLC.

Lemon Herb Butter Barramundi

1733

Retail

USA

Australis Aquaculture LLC.

Simply Skinless Barramundi Fillets

1733

Retail

USA

Bioionix LLC.

BIOIONIX BIOSAIF24/7 Disinfection Assembly

1873

Processing Product

USA

Campbell’s Foodservice

Campbell’s® Culinary Reserve Lobster Bisque with Sherry

3077

Foodservice

USA

Campbell’s Foodservice

Campbell’s® Reserve Frozen Ready to Eat Kickin’ Crab and Sweet Corn Chowder

3077

Foodservice

USA

Eastern Fish Company

Golden Harvest Fish & Shrimp Toast with Thai Chili Sauce

253

Retail

USA

Eastern Fish Company

Golden Harvest Shrimp Dumpling Trio with Ponzu Sauce

253

Retail

USA

Eastern Fish Company

Golden Harvest Shrimp Shumai with Ponzu Sauce

253

Retail

USA

Eastern Fish Company

Golden Harvest Shrimp Spring Roll with Thai Chili Sauce

253

Retail

USA

Eastern Fish Company

Golden Harvest Shrimp Wonton with Thai Chili Sauce

253

Retail

USA