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THE SEAFOOD MARKETPLACEFOR NORTH AMERICA
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@BOSTONSEAFOOD #SENA17
/SEAFOODEXPONORTHAMERICAseafoodexpo.com/north-america
March 11-13, 2018 | BOSTON, USA BOSTON CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTER
Official Media
PART OF A GLOBAL SEAFOOD PORTFOLIO
Exhibitor Information
Connect with quality buyers with high-purchasing authority
of surveyed attendees say they are involved in or influence purchasing decisions
Launch new productsof surveyed attendees found new products or companies
Exhibiting at Seafood Expo North America and Seafood Processing North America is a great platform for launching your new seafood products, equipment or services.
Find new customersof surveyed buyers found new suppliers
Meet with your existing customersof surveyed buyers met with their current supplier
Exhibiting provides the ideal opportunity to meet and to develop stronger relationships with your existing customers.
* Results included on this page are based on 2016 visitor registration and post-event surveys.
Geographic Breakdown of AttendeesUnited States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70%
Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9%
Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9%
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6%
Central & South America . . . . . . . . . . . . 4%
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1%
Exhibit in the Seafood Marketplace for North America!Become an exhibitor at Seafood Expo North America
and Seafood Processing North America at the Boston
Convention and Exhibition Center on March 11 - 13,
2018.
Formerly called the International Boston Seafood
Show/Seafood Processing America, Seafood Expo
North America/Seafood Processing North America
is the largest seafood event in North America. The
event attracts over 21,600 buyers and suppliers of
fresh, frozen, and value-added seafood products,
equipment and services. Attendees come from more
than 100 countries to do business here.
No other event or marketing and sales opportunity
provides suppliers greater access to buyers in
the huge U.S. and North American seafood market.
Take advantage of the benefits of exhibiting in Boston
in 2018!
Connect with a global seafood industry
Discover a leading marketplace for your products and servicesSeafood Expo North America and Seafood Processing North America features over 1,200 exhibitors from around the world, including companies that supply the following:
• fresh, frozen, processed and value-added seafood
• seafood processing and packaging equipment
• seafood-related services including quality assurance, shipping and handling, consulting and refrigeration
• and more!
Stimulate sales in one of the most important seafood markets in the worldThe U.S. is ranked as the third-largest consumer of seafood productsNOAA Fisheries of the United States Report, 2015
U.S. consumers spent an estimated $96 billion (EUR 87.9 billion) on fishery productsNOAA 2015 annual report on U.S. seafood consumption.
Meet face to face with buyers from every industryExhibiting at Seafood Expo North America and Seafood Processing North America is your opportunity to do business with thousands of motivated professional buyers from high-volume retail, manufacturing, distribution and foodservice companies.
Do business with…owners/proprietors
executives
purchasing managers
private label program buyers
equipment & packaging buyers
airlines
bars/clubs
cruise lines
distributors
fast food chains
government/military
grocery stores
high-volume caterers
hospitals
hotels
importers
exporters
manufacturers
processors
resorts
restaurants
schools
supermarkets
wholesalers
focused on doing business in North America
79%
85%
60%
73%
*Includes: Cold Storage/Transportation/Logistics, Packaging/Labels, Equipment, Financial Services and Technology Solutions ** Includes: Aquaculture, Industry Associate, Plant Maintenance
TOP VISITOR INDUSTRIES 23% Distribution
23% Importer/Exporter/Broker
12% Foodservice
12% Equipment, Packaging and Services*
10% Processor
7% Retail
6% Other**
4% Research/Education/Government
3% Fishing Company
• 62,000 mailed pieces to qualified industry professionals
• 125,000+ emails to qualified industry professionals
• Cross promotion with other major seafood trade events produced by Diversified Communications, including the Seafood Expo Global, Seafood Processing Global and Seafood Expo Asia
• Partnerships with leading industry associations including National Fisheries Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to education about seafood safety, sustainability and nutrition
• Advertising and media coverage by SeafoodSource.com
• Partnerships with other retail, foodservice and seafood-industry publications including Aquaculture Magazine, Infofish, Supermarket News, Chef Magazine, Grocery Headquarters and more
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
• A Key Buyer Program to attract top-tier buyers with high-volume purchasing responsibility in multi-unit retail and foodservice companies
• A VIP Inviation Program for exhibitors to invite their customers and top prospects to attend for free
• The New Product Showcase and Featured Product Showcase featuring the latest and best products available in the North American market.
• The prestigious Seafood Excellence Awards program recognizing the best new retail and foodservice products
• A public relations campaign and onsite media relations to publicize the event
• The annual conference program featuring educational sessions, seminars and workshops for exhibitors and buyers to access market insight and expertise for growth in the seafood industry
• The annual Oyster Shucking Competition; a fun, fast-paced competition and race against time to see who can shuck the most oysters and earn the title as fastest shucker in the east
• A series of Master Classes presented by industry experts and top chefs. These educational classes give attendees a deeper understanding of how to grow, source, select, handle and prepare specific seafood species
• Numerous marketing and sponsorship opportunities for exhibitors to maximize their investment in the event
Year after year, our strategic partnerships, onsite attractions, special events and visitor marketing campaign deliver top decision makers and buyers to the event. This includes:
YOUR MARKETING PARTNER
FOR SUCCESS
Seafood Expo North America & Seafood Processing North America
ðBecome an exhibitor and reserve your booth space today!
Contact Exhibitor SalesPhone: +1 207-842-5590 • Fax: +1 207-842-5505Email: [email protected]