[ EVENTS ] fish international, 25-27 February 2024, Bremen
Germany‘s only fish trade fair will focus on three points Whether trends, new products, or forward-looking ideas, if you want to know what‘s new in the fisheries industry, you can‘t miss fish international. Every two years, the organisers of Germany‘s only fish trade fair reveal what propels the industry at home and abroad. aquaculture,” says Ms Wedell. The transparency theme is about traceability systems, certification, and labelling initiatives. They enable consumers to make informed choices. “Transparency is a key element to create and secure trust between acting actors and consumers,” she adds.
Established figures in the industry
The focal points of the 19th edition of fish international are food production, sustainability, and transparency. “These three areas are essential for responsible and ethical handling in the production and consumption of fish and seafood,” says Sabine Wedell, project manager of fish international. Ms Wedell and her team will present exhibits with the latest advances in food waste prevention, plant-based fish, developments in land-based aquaculture, and modern processing technologies.
The organisers expect over 300 exhibitors in Bremen in 2024. Among them are Deutsche See and Transgourmet Seafood from Bremerhaven—two big names in the German fish industry that offer exciting products for the food retail trade and food service. Deutsche See is represented together with other companies of the Parlevliet Group, and Transgourmet is on-site with a number of partners on 400 square metres at the fish trade fair. “From Transgourmet we will show what you can do with sushi and sashimi, and also present Mediterranean fish, vegan smoked salmon, and smoked land-based salmon,” says Ralf Forner, Managing Director of Transgourmet.
The topic of sustainability is about protecting resources. “Our aim is to promote dialogue between stakeholders and inform about best practices in responsible fishing and
In addition, Mr Forner wants to promote surf and turf more at the fish trade fair and show the advantages for the catering industry. Surf and turf is a main dish that is especially popular in North
Food production, sustainability, transparency
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rom Sunday to Tuesday, 25 to 27 February 2024, international experts from the fisheries industry will come together in Hall 5 of Messe Bremen to discover innovative solutions, exchange knowledge, and shape the future of the fish industry. Trend topics such as aquaculture, fish health, and animal welfare are just as much on the agenda as news from producers and traders as well as HoReCa and consumers.
fish international has been the meeting point for the seafood industry since 1988. This is a well-established platform for Northwest Europe which gives direct access to the German market and provides the optimal environment for personal exchange.
American steakhouses, consists of a combination of seafood with meat, usually tails of American lobster or shrimp, and steak. “Meat and fish complement each other well,” says Mr Forner. “In Halifax, Canada, which is a lobster mecca, lobster meat is delicately prepared. It‘s an expensive but traditional product that has taken over the market in the US.” He would like to see the same in Germany, because the product on the plate is as valuable as a good 30-euro steak.
Young Innovators: A platform for young companies Trade visitors will not only find the big players in the industry at fish international. With the new
“Young Innovators” joint stand, the fish trade fair offers young and innovative companies a platform for marketing their products. Frisch-Gefischt from Hamburg, for example, will be presenting how they shorten and digitise the value chain and thus supply the catering industry with sustainable fish and seafood. Ordinary Seafood from Potsdam says it produces fish with a future: based on vegetable proteins with vegan salmon and tuna alternatives. Flexality from Bremen, Germany, has developed an algorithm for cold storage processes that is supposed to save up to 15 percent in electricity costs and up to 14 percent in CO2 emissions. Numerous exhibitors are also coming from abroad, including
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