The Arabian Gulf region has a long history with the sea and also all things fishing so it's perhaps not a surprise that demand for fresh fish and shellfish from regional, local as well as international manufacturers as well as vendors remains high.

While the need for all things ocean might remain to grow by 8 per cent annually via 2030 according to a new report from the UN's Food and also Agricultural Organisation, the selection of flavours as well as food alternatives, dietary benefits and ease of access to high-grade seafood fruit and vegetables, is driving an expanding Pescatarian activity, a vegetarian diet plan including fish and seafood, according to market stars such as celebrity cook Sanjeev Kapoor as well as international market intelligence experts.

The regional and also international fish and shellfish profession is riding something of a wave, with usage rates across the GCC closing the space on meat, driven by solid demand for high-quality seafood in Saudi Arabia as well as the UAE, according to SEMrush, the leading sector digital marketing suite. SEMrush's local information highlights the shift with the term 'fish and shellfish' registering a shocking 820 percent rise in on-line searches in the Kingdom, while UAE look for the same term have increased by 170 percent. SEMrush estimates the Gulf's fish and shellfish market to be worth USD300 million each year and, while experts put its per head fish usage at 10-20kgs compared to meat intake of 60-70kgs, international industry gamers think sea protein sources will quick close the gap, with a sea of opportunities for more fish and shellfish brand names and start-ups capitalizing on soaring on the internet searches.

We can expect more seafood brands to emerge to compete in a region that is also increasingly searching for information on seafood products online. The winners will be those who develop sustainable industry practices as well as brands that optimise their marketing with digital tools that dig deeper into consumer lifestyle and dietary preferences, added Adam Zeidan, Corporate Communications Manager GCC and Turkey, SEMrush.

Food for thought and health

Internationally-renowned chef Kapoor, who has trademark dining establishments in Dubai and also Abu Dhabi, has seen the fad very first hand as well as admits restaurants throughout the area are aiding to tip the scales on a change towards ocean-focused food options. The Indian cook's views will be reflected at SEAFEX, the only expert fish and shellfish occasion for the middle East, Africa and Asia, which goes for the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from October 30- November 1.

" Besides the fact that it is super yummy - a diet that is a mix of veggies, grains as well as plenty of seafood, minus any kind of meat, is reduced in calories and high in nutrients. It precisely fits the pattern where individuals are searching for a selection in flavours and food choices, while maintaining the concentrate on the wellness and nutrition," said Kapoor that has actually endorsed SEAFEX as the place to discover the latest patterns shaping the seafood sector.

" Availability is probably another factor: you don't need to reside in a seaside area to appreciate fresh seafood any longer. Top quality fruit and vegetables can easily be provided anywhere you are." Highlighting the health benefits of fish as well as seafood, Kapoor included: "Fish as well as most other kinds of fish and shellfish are loaded in minerals like zinc, selenium, iron as well as a host of vitamins like A, B and E. Fish is likewise a fantastic source of the necessary Omega 3 fatty acids which are good fats recognized to improve heart health and wellness as well as decrease the risk of way of living related heart diseases. Though the protein content in seafood is not as high as in meat, a pescatarian diet makes up for the lack of it with various other nutrients which assist your body in numerous ways. From enhancing food digestion, brain feature as well as eyesight to even lowering danger of clinical depression and specific sorts of cancer-- a diet regimen rich in fish and shellfish and veggies is great for you."

Net gains for seafood suppliers
While consumers progressively look for provenance and quality from their seafood vendors, tinned manufacturers, think they too can internet returns from the climbing tide of need. The world's biggest canned tuna distributor, Thai Union, will be promoting its boned specials at SEAFEX 2018 declaring even premium worldwide restaurants are now open to possibilities that ready-prepared fish and shellfish can bring.

The result is a rise in big brand name as well as personal label seafood manufacturers making themselves offered for drop-in or pre-booked conferences at SEAFEX 2018, according to reveal organisers DWTC.

" Together with the pescatarian diet energy, is the pattern towards seacuterie-- preserved seafood bites," stated Trixie Lohmirmand, Senior Vice Head Of State, Exhibitions & Events Management, DWTC. Encouraged by mainstream dining establishment sensations like fish tacos as well as ceviche, modern-day cooks are 'oceanising' combined sharing platters to harvest smaller, different fish and shellfish ranges that represent less waste and also better profit margins.

SEAFEX visitors will obtain the most up to date rundown on what seafood consumers are consuming, asking about as well as happy to spend for in today's even more morally aware market from nearly 150 exhibitors from 25 countries. Program information

SEAFEX is part of a quartet of specialized food-related events which with each other provide an unique international market introduction of the region's retail trade and also foodservice market. The program is co-located with: the Speciality Food Festival, the gourmet as well as artisan food event for the Middle East, Africa and Asia which includes the Worldwide Day Market; yummex Center East, the region's committed professional sugary foods as well as confectionery occasion as well as Gulfhost the specialized food as well as tools exhibition. All four are powered by
the large Gulfood exhibition collection.