INNOAQUA was present at Seafood Expo Global / Seafood Processing Global 2026, one of the most important international events for the seafood sector. Held in Barcelona, the event brought together industry leaders, producers, and innovators to explore key trends shaping the future of seafood production, processing, and sustainability.
Showcasing Innovation Through Industry Leadership
The project gained visibility through the participation of INNOAQUA partner Pescanova. As a major player in the aquaculture sector, the company contributed to discussions on how innovation can respond to current challenges and support the transition towards more sustainable seafood systems.
Topics such as resource efficiency, alternative ingredients, and circular approaches to production were central to conversations throughout the event. Within this context, Pescanova brought attention to collaborative innovation efforts, including its involvement in INNOAQUA, highlighting the importance of joint research in addressing sector-wide challenges.
This engagement helped position the project within ongoing industry discussions, connecting its objectives with the needs and priorities of stakeholders across the seafood value chain.

Strengthening Visibility in an International Setting
Seafood Expo Global serves as a key meeting point for the global seafood industry. Engagement in this environment allows INNOAQUA, through its partners, to connect directly with companies, researchers, and organisations working on similar challenges.
Through participation in these exchanges, the project contributes to conversations on more sustainable production models while increasing its visibility beyond the research community.
The event also provided an opportunity to gather insights into emerging trends and industry priorities, helping ensure that project activities remain aligned with real-world needs.
Strengthening Industry Presence
INNOAQUA’s visibility at Seafood Expo Global 2026 highlights the importance of partner-driven engagement in major industry platforms. Through the participation of Pescanova, the project was brought into key sector discussions, linking its work to current industry priorities.
This type of engagement helps connect innovation with real market needs and supports the uptake of more sustainable aquaculture practices.