Spheric Research presents findings on Asian seafood trade for Promperu

Spheric Research traveled to Indonesia and Vietnam to map out new trade links for Peru seafood exporters. You are invited to watch Matt Craze present his findings on the study for Peru export promotion agency PromPeru. Please note that as the event is hosted for Promperu’s stakeholders, the presentation will be delivered in Spanish. Ready to dive in? Register…

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Spheric Research collaborates with USSEC to shape aquaculture investment dialogue in Panama

Panama recently became the epicenter for the future of Latin American aquaculture, hosting the IX Aquaculture Investment Workshop (IXAIW). Under the theme “Oceans of Opportunity: Invest in Latin America’s Aquaculture Future,” the event brought together over 100 industry leaders—from producers and investors to government authorities—to explore the region’s vast potential. Spheric Research played a pivotal role in shaping the…

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From the IAOF in Iceland: Spheric Research reveals $2B investment horizon for land-based aquaculture

As the land-based aquaculture sector continues to mature, investment momentum is reaching unprecedented levels. Spheric Research analysis indicates that identifiable deal flow for land-based projects is on track to hit $2 billion in 2025, a clear signal of growing investor confidence in the industry’s on-growing systems. This forecast is supported by the remarkable activity observed this year, with the…

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Spheric Research joins panel at Seafood Expo Global on modern consumer trends

Understanding the modern consumer is crucial for success in today’s dynamic seafood market. Spheric Research recently contributed to this critical conversation at Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, held from May 6-8, 2025, in Barcelona. Partner Matt Craze joined a panel of experts for a session titled “Seafood Marketing for Modern Consumers.” The panel brought together a diverse group of…

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Chairing the AI discussion at the Blue Food Innovation Summit

The aquaculture industry is currently navigating a significant growth spurt, spurred by the need for innovative solutions to increasingly complex biological challenges. At the forefront of this evolution is the adoption of Artificial Intelligence, a topic Spheric Research Partner Matt Craze recently explored as panel chair at the Blue Food Innovation Summit in London. The session, which brought together…

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Norway’s innovation engine: key technology takeaways from NASF 2025

Having just returned from the North Atlantic Seafood Forum (NASF) in Bergen, our team is once again struck by the dramatic pace of technological evolution in salmon farming. The industry continues to innovate at a remarkable rate, developing sophisticated solutions to meet the formidable new challenges posed by climate change. This wave of progress is overwhelmingly driven by Norwegian…

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Beyond salmon and shrimp: Spheric Research to explore the “3rd Species” at NASF 2025

Matt Craze, partner at Spheric Research, will be a featured speaker at the upcoming North Atlantic Seafood Forum (NASF) in Bergen, Norway. The conference, a key gathering for global seafood leaders, will take place from March 4-6, 2025. Matt’s presentation, titled “In pursuit of the 3rd species,” will address one of the most critical questions facing the future of…

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Spheric Research explores the Ecuadorian shrimp industry at AquaExpo 2024

Last week, Spheric Research was on the ground in Guayaquil, Ecuador, for AquaExpo 2024, the premier event for the region’s aquaculture industry. Organized by the Cámara Nacional de Acuacultura from October 21-24, the expo provided a firsthand look into the epicenter of global shrimp farming, an industry undergoing historic expansion while navigating significant challenges. Our time at the event…

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Matt Craze will deliver keynote presentation on land-based aquaculture at the RAS Summit 2024 

Spheric Research’s Matt Craze will deliver a keynote presentation at the RAS Summit 2024, a virtual event on October 9 at 11:00am ET. He will present the latest data from our annual Land-Based Aquaculture Report, sharing insights gathered from hundreds of RAS companies worldwide. Joining him at the event are industry leaders: -Dag Sletmo, Sr. Vice-President, DNB Bank Seafood-Howard…

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