April 28, 2025, Reston, VA – The International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA) will host a panel at Seafood Expo Global, on Tuesday, May 6, from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Building on ICFA’s well-received panel at Seafood Expo North America in Boston, the lineup will feature ICFA Chair and Vice President of CEPESCA (Spanish Confederation of Fisheries) Ivan López Van der Veen and National Fisheries Institute (U.S.) President and CEO Lisa Wallenda Picard, along with new voices, including Crispian Ashby, General Manager of Reasearch and Development Investment at Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (Australia) and Chair of the Harvest Sector CEO Council John (Jonty) Jankovich-Besan. Chris Chase, Executive Editor at SeafoodSource, will moderate.
The panel will bring new perspectives on ICFA’s collaboration with governments to safeguard member objectives and ensure the sector has a seat at the table. The group will also discuss their latest project: a collaborative nutrition-based toolkit that contains unified, global messaging on the nutritional benefits of seafood for ICFA and its members.
“Following our panel in Boston, we wanted to bring our coalition to a global audience,” said ICFA Chair Ivan López Van der Veen. “The more countries and companies that are aware of the work we do, the more voices we have at the table. No matter the topic discussed or the forum that’s hosting, my message to the seafood community always begins and ends with, join us.”
ICFA represents the global fishing industry, advocating for sustainable fisheries and responsible ocean management. Through ICFA and their membership, which spans over six continents, the fishing industry is increasingly collaborating with governments to safeguard their shared objectives. Sustainably harvested fish and seafood are key players in solutions that promote food security, preserve biodiversity and combat climate change.
“ICFA is fairly well known for having special consultative status at the UNFAO,” said López Van der Veen. “But there is also a world of issues we want to weigh in on, and hear from the industry on, that begin outside of high-level policy talks. These forums help us better advocate.”
Join industry leaders to hear their insights on these critical topics and how they are working together to advance the future of seafood.
