Seafood Expo North America & Seafood Processing North America 2027
Event Date
March 7–9, 2027
Location
Boston, MA
About This Show
AI-drafted summarySeafood Expo North America, held alongside Seafood Processing North America, is North America's largest seafood trade exposition. The event is for seafood buyers in every market category including retail, restaurant, catering, foodservice and processing, who meet face-to-face with suppliers from around the world to source seafood, new products, equipment, and services to grow their business. The three-day show takes place each March in Boston.
Thousands of buyers and suppliers from around the world attend the annual, three-day exposition to meet, network and do business. Attending buyers represent importers, exporters, wholesalers, restaurants, supermarkets, hotels, and other retail and foodservice companies, while exhibiting suppliers offer the newest seafood products, processing and packaging equipment, and services available in the seafood market.
Exhibiting suppliers come from 50 countries, giving buyers a one-stop marketplace to discover, sample and source products. At the show, attendees can source new seafood products and learn about new trends from industry thought leaders. The exposition is produced by Diversified, in partnership with the National Fisheries Institute as Strategic Partner.
Show Highlights
Signature features of Seafood Expo North America / Seafood Processing North America include:
- New Product Showcase: A dedicated area to find the newest seafood products available in North America.
- Seafood Excellence Awards: An awards ceremony recognizing the year's best new products.
- Conference Program: Sessions covering issues, new regulations, innovations and trends presented by industry thought leaders.
- Seafood Processing North America: A co-located showcase for processing and packaging equipment, freight forwarders, logistical services and other seafood-industry service providers.
The show gathers exhibiting suppliers from 50 countries under one roof, offering a one-stop marketplace to discover, sample and source products, meet current or new suppliers, and network with industry colleagues.
Attendance
The official site reports attendee sentiment from the 2026 edition rather than a raw headcount: 92% of visitors were satisfied with their experience, 97% of attendees looking to meet new suppliers achieved their objective, and over 4 in 5 planned to return in 2027. Attendees include owners, proprietors, executive purchasing managers, category managers, private label program buyers, and equipment and packaging buyers from retail, foodservice and other business categories such as airlines, cruise lines, distributors, grocery, hotels, restaurants, schools, supermarkets and wholesale.
Registration
Registration is handled online through the show's official registration portal. Prospective attendees can also submit an attendee information request through the official website, and international visitors can request visa invitation letters. Exhibitors register via a separate exhibitor inquiry process. Booking early is encouraged for the best hotel selection and rates.
History
Seafood Expo North America has been held every March in Boston for roughly four decades and is recognized as the largest seafood trade show in North America. Previously known in the industry as the International/Boston Seafood Show, it is produced by Diversified. Diversified Business Communications brings buyers and sellers together through award-winning publications, eMedia and internationally acclaimed trade events. The National Fisheries Institute serves as the exposition's Strategic Partner and SeafoodSource.com is the official media outlet.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Seafood Expo North America 2027?
Seafood Expo North America and Seafood Processing North America take place March 7-9, 2027, in Boston, USA, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center), 415 Summer Street. Show hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sunday and Monday and 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Tuesday.
Who should attend the show?
The event is designed for professional seafood buyers across every market category, including retail, restaurant, catering, foodservice and processing. Attendees include buyers and purchasing managers from grocery, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, distributors, cruise lines, airlines, schools and wholesale operations.
What can I see and do at the exposition?
Exhibiting suppliers from 50 countries showcase fresh, frozen, value-added and processed seafood, as well as processing and packaging equipment and industry services. Signature features include the New Product Showcase, the Seafood Excellence Awards ceremony, and a conference program on industry issues, regulations and trends.
How do I register?
Registration is available online through the show's official registration portal, and you can also submit an attendee information request via the official website. International attendees can request a visa invitation letter, and exhibitors register through a separate exhibitor inquiry process.
Where should I stay and how do I get there?
The show partners with onPeak, its only endorsed hotel provider, for discounted rates at Boston hotels near the venue in the Seaport District. Logan International Airport is under three miles away, and the venue is about one block from the MBTA Silver Line World Trade Center station, which runs complimentary from the airport.
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