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 connect Indian exporters with global buyers, technology firms, hatcheries, laboratories, and seafood processing specialists.
Key Days & Signature Events
- Day 1 (July 1): The inauguration was officially announced by Shri D V Swami IAS, Chariman, MPEDA. The expo offered a panoramic walk-through of over 150 exhibition stalls, featuring seafood delicacies, techology displays, and export-ready innovations
- Days 2 & 3 (July 2–3):
- B2B Business Meetings: Facilitated structured dialogue between Indian producers and international buyers.
- Seafood Tasting Sessions offering curated seafood product samplings at the live kitchen.
- Technical Conferences & Panels focused on evolving market trends, technology, and trade growth.
- Guided Visits to processing plants and aquaculture farms, providing delegates with real-world exposure and insights.
National Skill Olympiad Finale
A standout moment: the inaugural National Skill Olympiad in Seafood Value Addition, a competition aimed at celebrating skilled professionals in the seafood processing sector. After preliminary rounds in Kochi and Visakhapatnam, four outstanding finalists—from Tuticorin, Malappuram, and Kakinada—contested in Chennai.
- Winner: Thanseer K R of Abad Foods (Kerala)
- Runners‑up: Second – Balamurugan I; Third – Sandya Rani Palaparthi; Fourth – D. Anitha.
Awards included cash prizes (INR 1,00,000 for first place) plus medals and certificates. The finale energized the expo and underscored MPEDA’s commitment to skill development in seafood value addition
Global Perspectives
The expo also featured international contributors like FAO GLOBEFISH, which led a technical session on global fisheries and aquaculture trade, sharing insights into market dynamics and export resilience trends.
Leadership & Stakeholder Highlights
MPEDA Chairman D. V. Swamy, IAS, engaged across exhibitor stalls, offering encouragement and support. His closing remarks emphasized collaboration, innovation, and India’s ambition to be a global hub for sustainable seafood export. Representatives from Central and State fisheries departments, exporters, foreign buyers, and the general public attended, making SEB 2025 a truly inclusive trade expo.
In Summary
Seafood Expo Bharat 2025 was much more than an event—it was a milestone. Bringing 150+ exhibitors, 2,500+ participants, international buyers, skill-building contests, and global trade insights under one roof, SEB marked India’s entry into prestigious seafood showcases.
As MPEDA envisions its evolution into an annual, world-class platform, the success of SEB 2025 sets a high benchmark for promoting India’s seafood excellence globally.
Looking Ahead: SEB 2026 Announced!
With overwhelming participation and success, MPEDA officially announced the next edition—
Seafood Expo Bharat 2026 To be held again at Chennai Trade Centre
SEB 2025 has set a high benchmark, and the upcoming SEB 2026 promises to be even bigger—offering greater global exposure, enhanced B2B opportunities, and a stronger push for sustainable seafood export growth.
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