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Plenary Closing

Scope /

The Global Shrimp Forum 2025 will conclude with a plenary session that combines market insights, fresh perspectives, and forward-looking dialogue.

We begin with a short- and mid-term outlook for global shrimp demand and supply. Angel Rubio and Gary Morrison, two of the industry’s most respected market analysts, will be joined by Yutaka Watanabe, CEO of a major US importer and part of Japan’s Marubeni Corporation. Guided by moderator Travis Larkin, the panel will reflect on current dynamics and discuss what the coming months may hold for producers, traders, and buyers.

In a special segment, we welcome The Twisted Chef, one of Europe’s most influential young food creators. At just 18 years old and son of the owner of a renowned sustainable seafood brand, he has built a strong following with his “Very Delicious, Very Easy” recipes. On stage, he will share his ideas on how to inspire his generation to discover and enjoy shrimp.

Finally, we bring together three leaders representing different stages of their professional journeys—early-career, mid-career, and late-career—for a candid conversation about the long-term future of the shrimp industry. Their diverse perspectives will provide a fitting conclusion to three days of debate, inspiration, and exchange at this year’s Global Shrimp Forum.

Chairpersons /
Melanie Siggs
Melanie Siggs
Melanie Siggs has worked internationally in strategic roles for both commercial and NGO organisations across the food and timber sectors. She has specialised in fisheries and aquaculture over the past 14 years. She is a consultant to the Global Seafood Alliance, and an Advisor to the World Economic...
Travis Larkin
Seafood Exchange
Travis Larkin
Owner & CEO
Travis Larkin is CEO and owner of Seafood Exchange, a seafood importing and wholesale company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. He joined Seafood Exchange in 1997 from Darden Restaurants, where he handled shrimp procurement for Red Lobster, Olive Garden, and Bahama Breeze. He possesses...
Program /
15:30-15:35
Opening

Delivered by Melanie Siggs

15:35-16:05
Market Outlook Panel and Audience Questions

Panelists:

Angel Rubio, Principal Reporter and Economist, Urner Barry by Expana

Gary Morisson, Head of Growth and Strategy, Undercurrent News

Watanabe Yutaka, Chairman & CEO, Eastern Fish

Gabriel Luna, Owner, GLuna Shrimp

Moderated by Travis Larkin, Owner & CEO, Seafood Exchange

16:05-16:25
The Twisted Chef

Conversation between Sepp van Dijk, the Twisted Chef and Melanie Siggs

16:25-16:50
Panel Discussion: The Future of the Industry

Panelists:

Yamini Potluri, Business Development, Growel Group

Andrés Rivadulla, Managing Director, BioMar Ecuador

Robins McIntosh, Executive Vice President, Charoen Pokphand Foods

Moderated by Melanie Siggs

16:50-16:55
Closing Remarks

Delivered by Melanie Siggs

Speakers /