Seafood Market Webinar: Doing Business with Spain and The Netherlands

Nova Scotia seafood exporters are invited to join the first session of our two-part webinar series exploring key opportunities in the European seafood market.

Hosted by the Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture and Invest Nova Scotia, this session will focus on Spain and The Netherlands—two of Europe’s most dynamic seafood markets.

Gain firsthand insights from Trade Commissioners, in-market experts, and industry partners who will share practical guidance on navigating buyer expectations, logistics, and emerging market trends across the European Union (EU).

What you’ll learn

• Key consumption and market trends shaping seafood demand in Spain and The Netherlands
• Regulatory considerations and buyer expectations that exporters should know
• Logistics insights from the Halifax International Airport Authority
• Strategies for positioning Nova Scotia seafood for success in the EU

Agenda

• 9:00 a.m. – 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, Brussels, Belgium: the Trade Commissioner Service and EU market
• 9:10 a.m. – Diederik Beutener, Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Canada to the Netherlands: Netherlands market
• 9:15 a.m. – Máximo Hurtado, Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Canada to Spain: Overview of the Spanish market and Trade Commissioner Service.
• 9:20 a.m. – Insights from a European seafood buyer: Scanfisk and La Sirena
• 9:30 a.m. – Felipe Macías Vicente, Nova Scotia Seafood EU In-Market Consultant: Presentation on seafood market trends in Spain and The Netherlands
• 10:15 a.m. – Q&A
• 10:20 a.m. – Break
• 10:30 a.m. – Michael Couch, Senior Manager, Cargo, Halifax International Airport Authority
• 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
• Julie Ferguson-Ceniti, Trade Commissioner, Mission of Canada to the EU
• Diederik Beutener, Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Canada to the Netherlands
• Máximo Hurtado, Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Canada to Spain
• Felipe Macías Vicente, Nova Scotia Seafood EU In-Market Consultant
• Michael Couch, Senior Manager, Cargo, Halifax International Airport Authority
• 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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Don't miss our second Seafood Market Webinar — Doing Business with France & Italy on October 23, 2025, for further insights into expanding your reach in the EU market.

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