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