Mar 12, 2023
Seafood Expo North America 2023
The UN Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Council, alongside industry leaders, gathered at the New England Aquarium to drive forward responsible seafood sourcing and traceability innovations, shaping a more sustainable future for blue foods.
when
Seafood Expo North America
Where
New England
Mar 12, 2023
Seafood Expo North America 2023
The UN Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Council, alongside industry leaders, gathered at the New England Aquarium to drive forward responsible seafood sourcing and traceability innovations, shaping a more sustainable future for blue foods.
when
Seafood Expo North America
Where
New England
Mar 12, 2023
Seafood Expo North America 2023
The UN Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Council, alongside industry leaders, gathered at the New England Aquarium to drive forward responsible seafood sourcing and traceability innovations, shaping a more sustainable future for blue foods.
when
Seafood Expo North America
Where
New England
Exploring a More Sustainable Seafood Future at the New England Aquarium
Exploring a More Sustainable Seafood Future at the New England Aquarium
Exploring a More Sustainable Seafood Future at the New England Aquarium
On March 12th, 2023, the UN Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Council hosted A Night at the New England Aquarium: Better Food Future, in collaboration with the UNGC Ocean Accelerator Network, Envisible LLC, the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA), and IDH: The Sustainable Trade Initiative. This exclusive event brought together seafood industry leaders, sustainability advocates, and technology innovators to discuss solutions for building a more transparent, responsible, and traceable seafood supply chain.
Set against the backdrop of the New England Aquarium’s immersive exhibits, the evening began in the Touch Tank Room, where Mark Kaplan (Envisible) and Martin Exel (SeaBOS) set the tone with a shared mission: advancing traceability, responsible sourcing, and sustainability in blue foods, in alignment with the UN Global Compact’s Tipping Points for Healthy and Productive Oceans.
On March 12th, 2023, the UN Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Council hosted A Night at the New England Aquarium: Better Food Future, in collaboration with the UNGC Ocean Accelerator Network, Envisible LLC, the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA), and IDH: The Sustainable Trade Initiative. This exclusive event brought together seafood industry leaders, sustainability advocates, and technology innovators to discuss solutions for building a more transparent, responsible, and traceable seafood supply chain.
Set against the backdrop of the New England Aquarium’s immersive exhibits, the evening began in the Touch Tank Room, where Mark Kaplan (Envisible) and Martin Exel (SeaBOS) set the tone with a shared mission: advancing traceability, responsible sourcing, and sustainability in blue foods, in alignment with the UN Global Compact’s Tipping Points for Healthy and Productive Oceans.
On March 12th, 2023, the UN Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Council hosted A Night at the New England Aquarium: Better Food Future, in collaboration with the UNGC Ocean Accelerator Network, Envisible LLC, the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA), and IDH: The Sustainable Trade Initiative. This exclusive event brought together seafood industry leaders, sustainability advocates, and technology innovators to discuss solutions for building a more transparent, responsible, and traceable seafood supply chain.
Set against the backdrop of the New England Aquarium’s immersive exhibits, the evening began in the Touch Tank Room, where Mark Kaplan (Envisible) and Martin Exel (SeaBOS) set the tone with a shared mission: advancing traceability, responsible sourcing, and sustainability in blue foods, in alignment with the UN Global Compact’s Tipping Points for Healthy and Productive Oceans.
Mark Kaplan (Envisible Co-Founder) and Marin Exel (SeaBOS Managing Director) at Sustainable Seafood Event
Event Dinner at New England Aquarium with Giant Ocean Water Tank as Scenic Backdrop
A Menu Showcasing Sustainable & Traceable Ingredients
The event featured a curated menu highlighting responsibly sourced seafood, showcasing cutting-edge innovations in aquaculture and traceability:
• Little Gem Caesar Salad – Featuring Ecuadorian shrimp farmed using xpertSea’s AI technology, which enhances traceability, improves sourcing efficiency, and reduces carbon footprints.
• Seared Steelhead Trout – Sourced from Riverence, this trout was fed with deforestation-free soy from Benson Hill and Veramaris algae oil, ensuring a responsible and sustainable aquaculture feed system.
• Roasted Grouper – Sustainably caught by artisanal fishers in Yucatán, Mexico, and sourced through Maspesca, a participant in the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Mexican Snapper and Grouper Supply Chain Roundtable.
The event featured a curated menu highlighting responsibly sourced seafood, showcasing cutting-edge innovations in aquaculture and traceability:
• Little Gem Caesar Salad – Featuring Ecuadorian shrimp farmed using xpertSea’s AI technology, which enhances traceability, improves sourcing efficiency, and reduces carbon footprints.
• Seared Steelhead Trout – Sourced from Riverence, this trout was fed with deforestation-free soy from Benson Hill and Veramaris algae oil, ensuring a responsible and sustainable aquaculture feed system.
• Roasted Grouper – Sustainably caught by artisanal fishers in Yucatán, Mexico, and sourced through Maspesca, a participant in the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Mexican Snapper and Grouper Supply Chain Roundtable.
The event featured a curated menu highlighting responsibly sourced seafood, showcasing cutting-edge innovations in aquaculture and traceability:
• Little Gem Caesar Salad – Featuring Ecuadorian shrimp farmed using xpertSea’s AI technology, which enhances traceability, improves sourcing efficiency, and reduces carbon footprints.
• Seared Steelhead Trout – Sourced from Riverence, this trout was fed with deforestation-free soy from Benson Hill and Veramaris algae oil, ensuring a responsible and sustainable aquaculture feed system.
• Roasted Grouper – Sustainably caught by artisanal fishers in Yucatán, Mexico, and sourced through Maspesca, a participant in the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Mexican Snapper and Grouper Supply Chain Roundtable.
Industry Leaders Discuss Responsible Seafood Innovations
The evening sparked dynamic discussions among commercial and small-scale fishers, seafood aggregators, buyers, policy advocates, environmental organizations, and tech providers. Together, they explored tangible solutions to enhance sustainability from source to plate.
Key insights from industry experts included:
Earning Consumer Trust with Data-Backed ESG Claims
• Alison Harris (GSA) and Steve Philips (Wegmans) emphasized the importance of transparent and verifiable sustainability claims. Technologies like Wholechain’s traceability solutions can strengthen consumer confidence by offering clear data on seafood origins.
Supporting Small-Scale Fishers & Farmers
• Nadia Olivares (EDF Mexico) highlighted EDF’s work in advancing sustainable fishing practices among small-scale fishers. The featured Maspesca grouper exemplified these efforts, with upcoming BSP certification through GSA and Envisible’s new sponsorship model, starting with Cape Fish.
The Role of Responsible Feed in Sustainable Aquaculture
• Lisa van Wageningen (IDH) detailed IDH’s deforestation-free soy initiative, ensuring traceability from farm to feed.
• Anthony Kingsley (Benson Hill) introduced the Riverence trout, showcasing sustainable feed innovations, including responsibly sourced soy and Veramaris algae oil.
Investing in Technology for Producers & Fishers
• Katie Sokalsky (xpertSea) and Flavio Corsin (Aqua Spark) shared how AI-driven traceability tools are revolutionizing shrimp farming, enhancing product quality, safety, and market access for fishers worldwide.
The evening sparked dynamic discussions among commercial and small-scale fishers, seafood aggregators, buyers, policy advocates, environmental organizations, and tech providers. Together, they explored tangible solutions to enhance sustainability from source to plate.
Key insights from industry experts included:
Earning Consumer Trust with Data-Backed ESG Claims
• Alison Harris (GSA) and Steve Philips (Wegmans) emphasized the importance of transparent and verifiable sustainability claims. Technologies like Wholechain’s traceability solutions can strengthen consumer confidence by offering clear data on seafood origins.
Supporting Small-Scale Fishers & Farmers
• Nadia Olivares (EDF Mexico) highlighted EDF’s work in advancing sustainable fishing practices among small-scale fishers. The featured Maspesca grouper exemplified these efforts, with upcoming BSP certification through GSA and Envisible’s new sponsorship model, starting with Cape Fish.
The Role of Responsible Feed in Sustainable Aquaculture
• Lisa van Wageningen (IDH) detailed IDH’s deforestation-free soy initiative, ensuring traceability from farm to feed.
• Anthony Kingsley (Benson Hill) introduced the Riverence trout, showcasing sustainable feed innovations, including responsibly sourced soy and Veramaris algae oil.
Investing in Technology for Producers & Fishers
• Katie Sokalsky (xpertSea) and Flavio Corsin (Aqua Spark) shared how AI-driven traceability tools are revolutionizing shrimp farming, enhancing product quality, safety, and market access for fishers worldwide.
The evening sparked dynamic discussions among commercial and small-scale fishers, seafood aggregators, buyers, policy advocates, environmental organizations, and tech providers. Together, they explored tangible solutions to enhance sustainability from source to plate.
Key insights from industry experts included:
Earning Consumer Trust with Data-Backed ESG Claims
• Alison Harris (GSA) and Steve Philips (Wegmans) emphasized the importance of transparent and verifiable sustainability claims. Technologies like Wholechain’s traceability solutions can strengthen consumer confidence by offering clear data on seafood origins.
Supporting Small-Scale Fishers & Farmers
• Nadia Olivares (EDF Mexico) highlighted EDF’s work in advancing sustainable fishing practices among small-scale fishers. The featured Maspesca grouper exemplified these efforts, with upcoming BSP certification through GSA and Envisible’s new sponsorship model, starting with Cape Fish.
The Role of Responsible Feed in Sustainable Aquaculture
• Lisa van Wageningen (IDH) detailed IDH’s deforestation-free soy initiative, ensuring traceability from farm to feed.
• Anthony Kingsley (Benson Hill) introduced the Riverence trout, showcasing sustainable feed innovations, including responsibly sourced soy and Veramaris algae oil.
Investing in Technology for Producers & Fishers
• Katie Sokalsky (xpertSea) and Flavio Corsin (Aqua Spark) shared how AI-driven traceability tools are revolutionizing shrimp farming, enhancing product quality, safety, and market access for fishers worldwide.
Wholechain Co-Founder Jayson Berryhill Highlights Traceability and UNGC Key Tipping Points for Ocean Sustainability
A Collective Commitment to Sustainable Seafood
A heartfelt thank you to the event’s hosts, sponsors, and partners who are driving positive change in seafood sustainability:
Event Hosts: UN Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Coalition, UNGC Ocean Accelerator Network, Global Seafood Alliance (GSA), IDH, and Envisible.
Sponsors & Partners: Benson Hill, Veramaris, xpertSea, Aqua Spark, Environmental Defense Fund, and Wholechain.
Responsible Seafood Suppliers: Maspesca, Atlantic Sapphire, and Riverence.
Innovative Sustainability Solutions: PADNOS (ocean-bound recycled plastics) and Two Oceans LLC (diverse seafood sourcing from small-scale fishers).
A special thank you to the New England Aquarium for providing a breathtaking venue and to the Patina Group for their exceptional culinary execution.
A heartfelt thank you to the event’s hosts, sponsors, and partners who are driving positive change in seafood sustainability:
Event Hosts: UN Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Coalition, UNGC Ocean Accelerator Network, Global Seafood Alliance (GSA), IDH, and Envisible.
Sponsors & Partners: Benson Hill, Veramaris, xpertSea, Aqua Spark, Environmental Defense Fund, and Wholechain.
Responsible Seafood Suppliers: Maspesca, Atlantic Sapphire, and Riverence.
Innovative Sustainability Solutions: PADNOS (ocean-bound recycled plastics) and Two Oceans LLC (diverse seafood sourcing from small-scale fishers).
A special thank you to the New England Aquarium for providing a breathtaking venue and to the Patina Group for their exceptional culinary execution.
A heartfelt thank you to the event’s hosts, sponsors, and partners who are driving positive change in seafood sustainability:
Event Hosts: UN Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Coalition, UNGC Ocean Accelerator Network, Global Seafood Alliance (GSA), IDH, and Envisible.
Sponsors & Partners: Benson Hill, Veramaris, xpertSea, Aqua Spark, Environmental Defense Fund, and Wholechain.
Responsible Seafood Suppliers: Maspesca, Atlantic Sapphire, and Riverence.
Innovative Sustainability Solutions: PADNOS (ocean-bound recycled plastics) and Two Oceans LLC (diverse seafood sourcing from small-scale fishers).
A special thank you to the New England Aquarium for providing a breathtaking venue and to the Patina Group for their exceptional culinary execution.
Industry Leaders at Sustainable Seafood Event: Ryan Rawson (Two Oceans LLC), Mark Fromm (Wegmans), Nadia Olivares (EDF Mexico), Michael McNicholas (GDST, Culinary Collaborations), Jenny Barker (Fishwise), Kelley Bell (Fishwise)
Join Us for the Next Better Food Future Dinner!
Looking ahead, the Better Food Future Dinner series will continue at the Barcelona Aquarium during Seafood Expo Global next month. Interested in joining us? Fill out this interest form to be part of the conversation shaping the future of sustainable seafood.
Looking ahead, the Better Food Future Dinner series will continue at the Barcelona Aquarium during Seafood Expo Global next month. Interested in joining us? Fill out this interest form to be part of the conversation shaping the future of sustainable seafood.
Looking ahead, the Better Food Future Dinner series will continue at the Barcelona Aquarium during Seafood Expo Global next month. Interested in joining us? Fill out this interest form to be part of the conversation shaping the future of sustainable seafood.
Ansely Kelly (Wegmans) and Katherine Bryar (BioMar) at Sustainable Seafood Gathering
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