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Argentina will be present with a pavilion at the Boston Seafood Expo

The three-day expo attracts over 19.000 buyers and suppliers from a hundred countries

Argentina will be present at the Boston Seafood Expo North America, which is considered the most important of the United States and is scheduled for March 16/18, announced the Argentine Foreign ministry indicating it was part of the government's campaign to increase and diversify foreign trade and exports.

 According to the release there will be an Argentine pavilion in Boston and at least nine Argentine fishing and processing companies will be attending the show.

Formerly known as the International Boston Seafood Show/Seafood Processing America, Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America is the largest seafood trade event in North America.

The event attracts over 19,000 buyers and suppliers of fresh, frozen, packaged and value-added seafood products, equipment, and services. Attendees travel from more than 100 countries to do business at the exposition.

According to the organizers the 33rd edition of the Seafood Expo will offer a series a special events to the thousands of seafood professionals attending the expo at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

The schedule of events includes a master class series complimented by culinary demonstrations, the 8th Annual Oyster Shucking competition, the Seafood Excellence Awards, sponsored sessions on timely topics in the seafood industry, and a new product showcase featuring product sampling.

“These tailored presentations are designed to enhance the visitors’ experience by providing them with an opportunity to learn about new products and upcoming trends, hear about the latest topics in the industry, and take away information to help them grow their business,” says Liz Plizga, Show Director at Diversified Communications, producers of Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America.