Albertsons, ALDI, Walmart Among Marketplace Leaders Participating in Responsible Seafood Summit 2026
Global marketplace representatives including Albertsons, ALDI, Walmart and others will gather in Bangkok to discuss the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the future of responsible seafood
The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) today announced that leading retailers, foodservice companies and seafood marketplace representatives will participate in the 2026 Responsible Seafood Summit, taking place September 21–24 in Bangkok, Thailand.
As the global seafood industry continues to navigate evolving consumer expectations, supply chain challenges and changing market dynamics, the Summit will bring together organizations from across the value chain to share insights, explore solutions and discuss the future of responsible seafood.
Confirmed marketplace representatives include:
- Albertsons
- ALDI
- Bidfood
- Captain D’s
- Mark Foods
- Meituan
- Melco
- Red Lobster
- Waitrose
- Walmart
Additional organizations are expected to join the growing list of marketplace participants in the coming months.
“The seafood industry is constantly evolving, and understanding market priorities is critical for businesses across the value chain,” said Steve Hart, Senior Vice President of Market Development at GSA. “The global market representation attending the Responsible Seafood Summit provides a unique opportunity for industry leaders to come together, exchange perspectives and collaborate on solutions that support a more responsible and resilient seafood future for markets around the world.”
The participation of major retailers, foodservice brands and seafood buyers reflects the Summit’s role as a key forum for understanding market trends, strengthening industry connections and advancing conversations around responsible seafood production and sourcing.
The Responsible Seafood Summit 2026 will feature discussions on emerging industry trends, market insights, innovation, sustainability and collaboration across the global seafood value chain. The event will bring together producers, processors, retailers, foodservice companies, NGOs, certification organizations, researchers and other industry stakeholders from around the world.
View the conference program and register.
About Global Seafood Alliance
The Global Seafood Alliance is an international, nonprofit trade association dedicated to advancing responsible seafood practices through education, advocacy and third-party assurances. Through the development of its certification programs, GSA has become the leading provider of assurances for wild and farmed seafood globally. The organization’s work addresses the full spectrum of responsibility, from environmental responsibility and social accountability to food safety. Established in 1997 as the Global Aquaculture Alliance, GSA is headquartered in Portsmouth, N.H., USA. To learn more, visit www.globalseafood.org.
