British retailer, Marks & Spencer, and owner of The Saucy Fish Co. brand, Icelandic Seachill, have been announced as sponsors of the World Seafood Congress 2015.
The new sponsors are dedicated to supporting sustainable fishing practice, underpinned by their on-going commitment to encourage consumers to eat more seafood.
As part of their support, both organisations are providing specialist speakers to the three day event. On day one, Simon Smith, managing director at Icelandic Seachill & The Saucy Fish Co will talk about bringing new consumers into the fish category. Hannah MacIntyre, Fish and Aquaculture manager at Marks & Spencer, will address delegates on day two, analysing the fishing trade from the perspective of a major retailer.
Commenting on the announcement, Ms MacIntyre, said, “Marks & Spencer is dedicated to protecting marine life as demonstrated through our Forever Fish campaign. The World Seafood Congress is an important resource in helping us to continue with this effort, giving us a platform to share market insight and discuss issues like sustainability and skills with suppliers and experts from across the world.”
Marks & Spencer and Icelandic Seachill add to a number of high-profile companies already signed-up to support the biennial event, which recently announced Young’s, the Grimsby-based seafood processor and supplier, as a headline sponsor.
Set to be held at the state-of-the-art Grimsby Institute from 5-9 September, the WSC is a biennial gathering of experts from across the global fishing industry, who come together to discuss key issues facing the fishing industry today.
The theme of this year’s congress will be ‘Upskilling for a Sustainable Future’ and the programme includes talks and workshops centred on sustainability, export and trade, led by experts and academics from across the world.
Registration for the congress is now open and interested parties can sign up at: wsc2015.com/registration.
