The Busan International Seafood & Fisheries Expo (BISFE 2025) was held from 5–7 November 2025 at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center, Busan, Republic of Korea. Recognised by UFI – The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, the event brought together 480 exhibitors from 30 countries and attracted over 15,500 visitors, reaffirming its position as …
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Empowering the Future of Indian Seafood through Skill Excellence India’s seafood industry has made remarkable strides in recent decades—not just in volume, but also in value. At the heart of this transformation lies seafood value addition—a process that enhances the shelf life, safety, and market appeal of marine products through modern techniques such as filleting, …
The recently signed India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), officially known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), has marked a historic milestone for India’s seafood export industry. With the introduction of zero-duty access for 99% of Indian seafood exports to the UK, the agreement offers a significant competitive edge to Indian exporters and unlocks …
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The Aquatic Quarantine Facility (AQF), established by the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) and operated by its research arm Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture (RGCA), proudly completes 16 years of dedicated service to India’s shrimp aquaculture sector. Since its inception on July 18, 2009, AQF has played a vital role in securing the health …
The Multispecies Aquaculture Complex (MAC) of MPEDA-RGCA, located in Vallarpadam, has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to revive Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon) culture in India. A successful harvest from its demo culture farm underscores the viability and profitability of sustainable Black Tiger shrimp aquaculture using Best Management Practices (BMPs) and high-health seed …
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From July 1–3, 2025, the Chennai witnessed a landmark event in India’s seafood journey—the inaugural Seafood Expo Bharat (SEB 2025), organized by the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA). Location & Purpose Strategically hosted at the Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, the expo showcased India’s growing aquaculture and seafood processing sectors. It served as a powerful platform to …
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15–16 May 2025, Chennai | Organised by BOBP-IGO, IISD & RISE UP Deepening Understanding, Advancing Regional Cooperation The Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO), in collaboration with the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and RISE UP, organized a two-day Regional Workshop on the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies at Chennai from 15–16 May …
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MPEDA-led delegation engages Italian counterparts, paving the way for increased marine product exports and collaborative ventures in the European market. Rome, Italy | March 29, 2025 – A spirit of optimism and strategic partnership marked the India-Italy Business Meet on Marine Products, successfully convened on March 27-28, 2025, at the distinguished Hotel Anantara Palazzo Naiadi …
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Successful showcase highlights India’s diverse offerings, fostering global connections and robust trade discussions at North America’s premier seafood exposition. Boston, USA | March 19, 2025 – The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) proudly marked a successful participation at the Seafood Expo North America (SENA) 2025, which unfolded from March 16-18 at the prestigious Boston …
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Stories of resilience and leadership from MPEDA-supported exporters and farmers On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) proudly features the stories of exceptional women entrepreneurs, exporters, and farmers who are making significant contributions to India’s seafood industry. Their journeys reflect not only personal determination but also the growing …