Seafood Market Webinar: Doing Business with France and Italy

Join us for the second session of our European seafood market webinar series, focusing on France and Italy—two of Europe’s most discerning and opportunity-rich seafood destinations.

Hear directly from Trade Commissioners, our EU in-market consultant, and industry partners who will share practical guidance on navigating buyer expectations, logistics, consumer trends and opportunities for premium seafood products from Nova Scotia.

What you’ll learn

• Market and consumption trends driving seafood demand in France and Italy
• How to navigate EU buyer expectations and regulatory frameworks
• Key strategies for building trade relationships and entering the European market
• Export support programs available through Invest Nova Scotia

Agenda

• 9:00 a.m. – Webinar introduction and welcome remarks from The Honourable Kent Smith, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture
• 9:05 a.m. – Julie Ferguson-Ceniti, Trade Commissioner, Mission of Canada to the EU in Brussels: Introduction to the Trade Commissioner Service and remarks on the EU market
• 9:10 a.m. – Yannick Dheilly, Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Canada to France: Introduction to the France Market
• 9:15 a.m. – Qamer Hameed, Agriculture Counsellor and Trade Commissioner, and Annina Sacco, Canadian Trade Commissioner Assistant, Agriculture and processed foods, Fish and seafood, Embassy of Canada to Italy: Introductions
• 9:20 a.m. – Felipe Macías, Nova Scotia Seafood EU In-Market Consultant: Presentation on seafood market trends in France and Italy
• 10:00 a.m. – Q&A
• 10:10 a.m. – Break
• 10:20 a.m. – Davide Massetti, Business Developer, SQS Network: Insights from an Italian seafood buyer
• 10:30 a.m. – Rob McInnes, Senior Manager, Trade Development, Port of Halifax: Logistics and distribution insights
• 10:45 a.m. – Ben Forsyth, Export Development Executive – Seafood, Invest Nova Scotia: Programs and services to support exporting businesses
• 10:50 a.m. – Final Q&A
   

Featured speakers

• The Honourable Kent Smith, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Yannick Dheilly, Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Canada to France
• Felipe Macías Vicente, Nova Scotia Seafood EU In-Market Consultant
• Rob McInnes, Senior Manager, Trade Development, Port of Halifax
• Ben Forsyth, Export Development Executive – Seafood, Invest Nova Scotia

Registration

Participation is free, and Nova Scotia seafood exporters are encouraged to attend. A Zoom link will be provided prior to the event.

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Questions

For more information, please contact:

Ben Forsyth
Export Development Executive – Seafood
Invest Nova Scotia
ben.forsyth@investnovascotia.ca

Sacha Smith
Seafood Marketing Officer
Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture
sacha.smith@novascotia.ca