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Prominent Seychelles’ fish processors and exporters are to participate in Seafood Expo Global -2023 being held in Barcelona, Spain from April 25-27, one of the most sought expos in this sector. The Association of Fish Processors and Exporters Seychelles’ (AFPES) presence at the expo is being done through an MoU with the Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA). The agreement was signed by SFA’s interim chief executive, Philippe Michaud, and chairman of AFPES, Louis Bossy.
Prominent Seychelles’ fish processors and exporters are to participate in Seafood Expo Global -2023 being held in Barcelona, Spain from April 25-27, one of the most sought expos in this sector. The Association of Fish Processors and Exporters Seychelles’ (AFPES) presence at the expo is being done through an MoU with the Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA). The agreement was signed by SFA’s interim chief executive, Philippe Michaud, and chairman of AFPES, Louis Bossy.
Under the MoU, both parties agree to co-participate in the Seafood Expo Global where the SFA has allocated a budget of €33,000 directly towards Seychelles and AFPES exhibiting at this event. The contribution comes from the EU Sectoral Support Fund, which is devoted to the development of the Seychelles fishing industry.
Louis Bossy stated that the association’s presence at the exposition will help put Seychelles on a new level in regard to the export and processing of fish. Seychelles participated once previously at the Seafood Expo Global in May 2016 in Brussels, Belgium.
The Seafood Expo Global is seen as the world’s leading and largest seafood trade event and it brings together buyers, suppliers, and other players in the seafood industry from more than 160 countries. It is an opportunity for those attending to meet with existing suppliers, source new products, and network with other industry professionals.
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Founded in 2017, AFPES brings together leading fish processors and exporters of the island nation, which together aim at reinforcing the second pillar of Seychelles’ economy – fisheries.AFPES members export fresh and frozen seafood to various regions such as the USA, EU, Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Their product offerings include frozen by-catch caught by industrial tuna vessels, fresh fish caught by semi-industrial long-liner vessels, fresh crabs, and dried sea cucumbers mainly for export to Asia.
