{"id":1100,"date":"2025-07-04T12:03:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T06:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/?p=1100"},"modified":"2025-08-20T10:39:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T05:09:19","slug":"captivating-indias-seafood-future-seafood-expo-bharat-2025-by-mpeda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/?p=1100","title":{"rendered":"Captivating India\u2019s Seafood Future: Seafood Expo Bharat 2025 by MPEDA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From <strong>July\u202f1\u20133,\u202f2025<\/strong>, the <strong>Chennai <\/strong>witnessed a landmark event in India\u2019s seafood journey\u2014the inaugural <strong>Seafood Expo Bharat (SEB 2025)<\/strong>, organized by the <strong>Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> Location &amp; Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strategically hosted at the <strong>Chennai Trade Centre<\/strong>, Nandambakkam, the expo showcased India\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-31-at-5.14.46-PM-1-2-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-31-at-5.14.46-PM-1-2-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-31-at-5.14.46-PM-1-2-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-31-at-5.14.46-PM-1-2-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-31-at-5.14.46-PM-1-2-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-31-at-5.14.46-PM-1-2-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-31-at-5.14.46-PM-2-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-31-at-5.14.46-PM-2-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-31-at-5.14.46-PM-2-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-31-at-5.14.46-PM-2-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-31-at-5.14.46-PM-2-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-31-at-5.14.46-PM-2-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Days &amp; Signature Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Day\u202f1 (July&nbsp;1):<\/strong> 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<\/li><li><strong>Days\u202f2 &amp; 3 (July\u202f2\u20133):<\/strong><ul><li><strong>B2B Business Meetings:<\/strong> Facilitated structured dialogue between Indian producers and international buyers.<\/li><li><strong>Seafood Tasting Sessions<\/strong> offering curated seafood product samplings at the live kitchen.<\/li><li><strong>Technical Conferences &amp; Panels<\/strong> focused on evolving market trends, technology, and trade growth.<\/li><li><strong>Guided Visits<\/strong> to processing plants and aquaculture farms, providing delegates with real-world exposure and insights.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-31-at-5.07.10-PM-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-31-at-5.07.10-PM-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-31-at-5.07.10-PM-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-31-at-5.07.10-PM-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-31-at-5.07.10-PM-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-31-at-5.07.10-PM.jpeg 1560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-31-at-5.10.03-PM-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-31-at-5.10.03-PM-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-31-at-5.10.03-PM-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-31-at-5.10.03-PM-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-31-at-5.10.03-PM-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-31-at-5.10.03-PM.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>National Skill Olympiad Finale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A standout moment: the <strong>inaugural National Skill Olympiad in Seafood Value Addition<\/strong>, a competition aimed at celebrating skilled professionals in the seafood processing sector. After preliminary rounds in Kochi and Visakhapatnam, four outstanding finalists\u2014from Tuticorin, Malappuram, and Kakinada\u2014contested in Chennai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Winner:<\/strong> Thanseer\u202fK\u202fR of Abad Foods (Kerala)<\/li><li><strong>Runners\u2011up:<\/strong> Second \u2013 Balamurugan\u202fI; Third \u2013 Sandya\u202fRani Palaparthi; Fourth \u2013 D.\u202fAnitha.<\/li><li><br>Awards included cash prizes (INR\u202f1,00,000 for first place) plus medals and certificates. The finale energized the expo and underscored MPEDA\u2019s commitment to skill development in seafood value addition <strong><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Global Perspectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The expo also featured international contributors like <strong>FAO GLOBEFISH<\/strong>, which led a technical session on global fisheries and aquaculture trade, sharing insights into market dynamics and export resilience trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Leadership &amp; Stakeholder Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MPEDA Chairman <strong>D.\u202fV.\u202fSwamy, IAS<\/strong>, engaged across exhibitor stalls, offering encouragement and support. His closing remarks emphasized collaboration, innovation, and India\u2019s 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\u202f2025 a truly inclusive trade expo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seafood Expo Bharat 2025 was much more than an event\u2014it was a milestone. Bringing 150+ exhibitors, 2,500+ participants, international buyers, skill-building contests, and global trade insights under one roof, SEB marked India&#8217;s entry into prestigious seafood showcases.<br>As MPEDA envisions its evolution into an annual, world-class platform, the success of SEB\u202f2025 sets a high benchmark for promoting India\u2019s seafood excellence globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Looking Ahead: SEB 2026 Announced!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With overwhelming participation and success, <strong>MPEDA officially announced the next edition\u2014<\/strong><br><strong>Seafood Expo Bharat 2026<\/strong> <strong>To be held again at Chennai Trade Centre<\/strong><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SEB 2025 has set a high benchmark, and the upcoming SEB 2026 promises to be even bigger\u2014offering greater global exposure, enhanced B2B opportunities, and a stronger push for sustainable seafood export growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>#SEB2025 #SEB2026 #MPEDA #SeafoodIndia #Aquaculture #SustainableSeafood #SkillDevelopment #GlobalSeafoodTrade<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From July\u202f1\u20133,\u202f2025, the Chennai witnessed a landmark event in India\u2019s seafood journey\u2014the inaugural Seafood Expo Bharat (SEB 2025), organized by the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA). Location &amp; Purpose Strategically hosted at the Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, the expo showcased India\u2019s growing aquaculture and seafood processing sectors. It served as a powerful platform to &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/?p=1100\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Captivating India\u2019s Seafood Future: Seafood Expo Bharat 2025 by MPEDA<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1112,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[59,1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1100"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1100"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1100\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1111,"href":"https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1100\/revisions\/1111"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1112"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1100"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1100"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1100"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}