Apr 27, 2023
Seafood Expo Global 2023
Seafood industry leaders gathered at a high-level dinner during Seafood Expo Global 2023, showcasing innovations in traceability, sustainable aquaculture, and market access initiatives aligned with the UN Global Compact’s mission for healthier oceans.
when
Seafood Expo Global
Where
Barcelona
Apr 27, 2023
Seafood Expo Global 2023
Seafood industry leaders gathered at a high-level dinner during Seafood Expo Global 2023, showcasing innovations in traceability, sustainable aquaculture, and market access initiatives aligned with the UN Global Compact’s mission for healthier oceans.
when
Seafood Expo Global
Where
Barcelona
Apr 27, 2023
Seafood Expo Global 2023
Seafood industry leaders gathered at a high-level dinner during Seafood Expo Global 2023, showcasing innovations in traceability, sustainable aquaculture, and market access initiatives aligned with the UN Global Compact’s mission for healthier oceans.
when
Seafood Expo Global
Where
Barcelona
Seafood Leaders Unite for Sustainability and Traceability at Seafood Expo Global 2023
Seafood Leaders Unite for Sustainability and Traceability at Seafood Expo Global 2023
Seafood Leaders Unite for Sustainability and Traceability at Seafood Expo Global 2023
On Wednesday, April 26th, the UN Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Council, UNGC Ocean Accelerator Network, Global Seafood Alliance, IDH, and Envisible hosted a multi-course working dinner bringing together seafood industry leaders at Seafood Expo Global 2023. The evening focused on innovations and collaborative efforts promoting traceable, responsibly sourced seafood and sustainable aquaculture practices.
Showcasing Traceability from Source to Plate
Sponsors and co-hosts Envisible, Aqua-Spark, xpertSea, Benson Hill, Veramaris, Environmental Defense Fund, and Wholechain provided transparent storytelling about ingredient journeys using QR codes, emphasizing the value of traceability in seafood supply chains.
Mark Kaplan (Envisible), Wenche Grønbrekk (UNGC & SeaBOS), and Knut Moestue (UNGC Norway) introduced the evening by highlighting the relaunch of the UNGC Ocean Accelerator Network. This initiative, led by Envisible, aims to accelerate sustainable seafood solutions aligned with the UNGC Tipping Points for Healthy and Productive Oceans.
On Wednesday, April 26th, the UN Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Council, UNGC Ocean Accelerator Network, Global Seafood Alliance, IDH, and Envisible hosted a multi-course working dinner bringing together seafood industry leaders at Seafood Expo Global 2023. The evening focused on innovations and collaborative efforts promoting traceable, responsibly sourced seafood and sustainable aquaculture practices.
Showcasing Traceability from Source to Plate
Sponsors and co-hosts Envisible, Aqua-Spark, xpertSea, Benson Hill, Veramaris, Environmental Defense Fund, and Wholechain provided transparent storytelling about ingredient journeys using QR codes, emphasizing the value of traceability in seafood supply chains.
Mark Kaplan (Envisible), Wenche Grønbrekk (UNGC & SeaBOS), and Knut Moestue (UNGC Norway) introduced the evening by highlighting the relaunch of the UNGC Ocean Accelerator Network. This initiative, led by Envisible, aims to accelerate sustainable seafood solutions aligned with the UNGC Tipping Points for Healthy and Productive Oceans.
On Wednesday, April 26th, the UN Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Council, UNGC Ocean Accelerator Network, Global Seafood Alliance, IDH, and Envisible hosted a multi-course working dinner bringing together seafood industry leaders at Seafood Expo Global 2023. The evening focused on innovations and collaborative efforts promoting traceable, responsibly sourced seafood and sustainable aquaculture practices.
Showcasing Traceability from Source to Plate
Sponsors and co-hosts Envisible, Aqua-Spark, xpertSea, Benson Hill, Veramaris, Environmental Defense Fund, and Wholechain provided transparent storytelling about ingredient journeys using QR codes, emphasizing the value of traceability in seafood supply chains.
Mark Kaplan (Envisible), Wenche Grønbrekk (UNGC & SeaBOS), and Knut Moestue (UNGC Norway) introduced the evening by highlighting the relaunch of the UNGC Ocean Accelerator Network. This initiative, led by Envisible, aims to accelerate sustainable seafood solutions aligned with the UNGC Tipping Points for Healthy and Productive Oceans.
Icelandic Arctic Char Tartare with Wasabi and Sesame – Sustainable Arctic Char from Matorka
Traceability in Ingredient Supply Chains Explained by Jayson Berryhill, Wholechain Co-Founder
ESG Impact through Seafood Traceability
Jayson Berryhill of Wholechain highlighted the critical role traceability plays in regulatory compliance, supply chain integrity, and achieving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives. Attendees saw firsthand the value of traceability through examples like PADNOS, which uses certified, traceable Ocean-Bound Plastics (OBP) sourced responsibly from the Caribbean.
Jayson Berryhill of Wholechain highlighted the critical role traceability plays in regulatory compliance, supply chain integrity, and achieving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives. Attendees saw firsthand the value of traceability through examples like PADNOS, which uses certified, traceable Ocean-Bound Plastics (OBP) sourced responsibly from the Caribbean.
Jayson Berryhill of Wholechain highlighted the critical role traceability plays in regulatory compliance, supply chain integrity, and achieving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives. Attendees saw firsthand the value of traceability through examples like PADNOS, which uses certified, traceable Ocean-Bound Plastics (OBP) sourced responsibly from the Caribbean.
Wally Stevens (GSA CEO) and Michelle Bellinger (Cape Fish CEO) Present the Event’s First Course
Promoting Economic Opportunity for Small-Scale Fisheries
Wally Stevens (Global Seafood Alliance) and Michelle Bellinger (Cape Fish) presented the first course—a tuna tataki zucchini roll—featuring BSP-certified Yellowfin Tuna from South Africa. Through a certification sponsorship program led by GSA and Envisible, Cape Fish became the first BSP-certified provider of tuna and swordfish from the region, leveraging Wholechain’s traceability technology to enhance market credibility and support small-scale fisheries.
The certification model, now expanding to the Mexican Snapper and Grouper Supply Chain Roundtable in Yucatan, Mexico, was highlighted by representatives from Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP), Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), and Yucatan government officials.
Wally Stevens (Global Seafood Alliance) and Michelle Bellinger (Cape Fish) presented the first course—a tuna tataki zucchini roll—featuring BSP-certified Yellowfin Tuna from South Africa. Through a certification sponsorship program led by GSA and Envisible, Cape Fish became the first BSP-certified provider of tuna and swordfish from the region, leveraging Wholechain’s traceability technology to enhance market credibility and support small-scale fisheries.
The certification model, now expanding to the Mexican Snapper and Grouper Supply Chain Roundtable in Yucatan, Mexico, was highlighted by representatives from Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP), Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), and Yucatan government officials.
Wally Stevens (Global Seafood Alliance) and Michelle Bellinger (Cape Fish) presented the first course—a tuna tataki zucchini roll—featuring BSP-certified Yellowfin Tuna from South Africa. Through a certification sponsorship program led by GSA and Envisible, Cape Fish became the first BSP-certified provider of tuna and swordfish from the region, leveraging Wholechain’s traceability technology to enhance market credibility and support small-scale fisheries.
The certification model, now expanding to the Mexican Snapper and Grouper Supply Chain Roundtable in Yucatan, Mexico, was highlighted by representatives from Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP), Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), and Yucatan government officials.
Yellowfin Tuna Tataki Zucchini Rolls Featuring Sustainable Tuna from Cape Fish, South Africa
Responsible Aquaculture: Innovations from Feed to Plate
The main course—a seafood paella—featured sustainably farmed shrimp from Ecuador (xpertSea), Arctic char from Iceland (Matorka), and Regal Springs’ ACS and 3-star BAP-certified Indonesian tilapia. Katie Sokalsky (xpertSea) and Lissy Smit (Aqua-Spark) underscored the necessity of investing in sustainable aquaculture innovations and transparent consumer education.
Wholechain’s integration with xpertSea aims to enhance transparency in shrimp supply chains. Lisa van Wageningen from IDH highlighted the organization's efforts, in collaboration with Wholechain, to ensure deforestation-free soy sourcing for aquafeed in Brazil.
Anthony Kingsley (Benson Hill), Gertjan de Koning (Veramaris), and Henrik Aarestrup (BioMar) emphasized the importance of traceable aquafeed ingredients, promoting ocean health, forest conservation, and nutritional quality.
The main course—a seafood paella—featured sustainably farmed shrimp from Ecuador (xpertSea), Arctic char from Iceland (Matorka), and Regal Springs’ ACS and 3-star BAP-certified Indonesian tilapia. Katie Sokalsky (xpertSea) and Lissy Smit (Aqua-Spark) underscored the necessity of investing in sustainable aquaculture innovations and transparent consumer education.
Wholechain’s integration with xpertSea aims to enhance transparency in shrimp supply chains. Lisa van Wageningen from IDH highlighted the organization's efforts, in collaboration with Wholechain, to ensure deforestation-free soy sourcing for aquafeed in Brazil.
Anthony Kingsley (Benson Hill), Gertjan de Koning (Veramaris), and Henrik Aarestrup (BioMar) emphasized the importance of traceable aquafeed ingredients, promoting ocean health, forest conservation, and nutritional quality.
The main course—a seafood paella—featured sustainably farmed shrimp from Ecuador (xpertSea), Arctic char from Iceland (Matorka), and Regal Springs’ ACS and 3-star BAP-certified Indonesian tilapia. Katie Sokalsky (xpertSea) and Lissy Smit (Aqua-Spark) underscored the necessity of investing in sustainable aquaculture innovations and transparent consumer education.
Wholechain’s integration with xpertSea aims to enhance transparency in shrimp supply chains. Lisa van Wageningen from IDH highlighted the organization's efforts, in collaboration with Wholechain, to ensure deforestation-free soy sourcing for aquafeed in Brazil.
Anthony Kingsley (Benson Hill), Gertjan de Koning (Veramaris), and Henrik Aarestrup (BioMar) emphasized the importance of traceable aquafeed ingredients, promoting ocean health, forest conservation, and nutritional quality.
Tilapia Brandade Foam with Honey and Toasted Almond – BAP 3-Star and ASC Certified Tilapia by Regal Springs
Continuing Ocean Sustainability Initiatives at UNGA 78
The next dinner in this global series will occur during UNGA 78 in New York City in September. Interested participants are encouraged to fill out this interest form.
Special Thanks to Event Partners
Hosts: UN Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Council & Accelerator Network, Global Seafood Alliance, IDH, Envisible
Sponsors: Benson Hill, Veramaris, Aqua-Spark, xpertSea, Environmental Defense Fund, Wholechain
Suppliers: Regal Springs, Matorka, xpertSea, Cape Fish
Venue: The Barcelona Aquarium
Catering: ASPIC
Audiovisual: Cuemusic
The next dinner in this global series will occur during UNGA 78 in New York City in September. Interested participants are encouraged to fill out this interest form.
Special Thanks to Event Partners
Hosts: UN Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Council & Accelerator Network, Global Seafood Alliance, IDH, Envisible
Sponsors: Benson Hill, Veramaris, Aqua-Spark, xpertSea, Environmental Defense Fund, Wholechain
Suppliers: Regal Springs, Matorka, xpertSea, Cape Fish
Venue: The Barcelona Aquarium
Catering: ASPIC
Audiovisual: Cuemusic
The next dinner in this global series will occur during UNGA 78 in New York City in September. Interested participants are encouraged to fill out this interest form.
Special Thanks to Event Partners
Hosts: UN Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Council & Accelerator Network, Global Seafood Alliance, IDH, Envisible
Sponsors: Benson Hill, Veramaris, Aqua-Spark, xpertSea, Environmental Defense Fund, Wholechain
Suppliers: Regal Springs, Matorka, xpertSea, Cape Fish
Venue: The Barcelona Aquarium
Catering: ASPIC
Audiovisual: Cuemusic
Lissy Smit (Aqua-Spark CEO) and Katie Sokalsky (xpertSea CEO) Discuss Investing in Aquaculture Supply Chain Transparency
Other Events.
Other Events.
Other Events.
Seafood Expo Global 2024
May 10, 2024
Seafood Expo Global 2024
May 10, 2024
Seafood Expo Global 2024
May 10, 2024
Seafood Expo North America 2024
March 19, 2024
Seafood Expo North America 2024
March 19, 2024
Seafood Expo North America 2024
March 19, 2024
Climate Week NYC, UNGA 2022
September 13, 2023
Climate Week NYC, UNGA 2022
September 13, 2023
Climate Week NYC, UNGA 2022
September 13, 2023