Trade Mission | Expo Osaka - Tokyo
Explore the best flavors of the Atlantic at Expo Osaka 2025!
With a premium assortment of canned, frozen, and fresh seafood products that honor sustainability, innovation, and tradition, Portugal is bringing the best of its sea to Japan. From the cold waters of the Atlantic to the international venue, Docapesca’s goal is clear: to engage, motivate, and establish enduring relationships with the Japanese market and beyond.
Join the largest delegation of Portuguese Seafood representatives at the Portugal Pavilion at Expo Osaka, on September 21st and 22nd, for a one-of-a-kind experience that includes captivating displays dedicated to quality, innovation, and the ocean sustainability.
The trade mission continues in Tokyo from September 24 to 26, where Portuguese Seafood companies and associations will meet with Japanese and international stakeholders to explore new business opportunities.
Expo Agenda | Taste our products | Discover our Members - Scroll down to find out more
Expo Agenda
Two key moments, one shared mission: connecting Portugal to Japan through the excellence of the sea.
Portugal Pavilion, Expo Osaka · September 21–22
A high-visibility presence at one of the world’s biggest cultural and business stages. The Portuguese delegation will showcase premium seafood products through immersive and engaging experiences.
21 SEPTEMBER
- 10:30 – 15:00 : Tastings of Various Canned Products
- 09:00 – 19:30: Interactive Experiences: Abord a traditional Portuguese fishing boat
- 17:00 – 18:00 : Presentation of 3 special canned fish for Japan by ANICP
22 SEPTEMBER
- 10:30 – 15:00 : Tastings of Various Canned Products
- 09:00 – 19:30: Interactive Experiences: Abord a traditional Portuguese fishing boat
- 17:00 – 19:00 : Private Tasting by Invitation Only
Open to Expo visitors and guests of the Portugal Pavilion!
Register your interest here!
Taste our products – From the Atlantic Ocean to the heart of Japan!
Fresh FishEvery
year, over 100,000 tonnes of fresh fish are landed, showcasing both tradition
and sustainability in action.
Standout
species include: Sardine · Mackerel · Horse mackerel · Sea bass · Seabream ·
John Dory
Every year, over 100,000 tonnes of fresh fish are landed, showcasing both tradition and sustainability in action.
Standout species include: Sardine · Mackerel · Horse mackerel · Sea bass · Seabream · John Dory
Frozen FishIn
2024, Portugal’s frozen and salted fish industry reached nearly 200,000 tonnes,
standing out for its capacity to innovate and add value to high-quality seafood
products.
Key
products include: Cod · Octopus · Sardines · Hake · Shellfish
In 2024, Portugal’s frozen and salted fish industry reached nearly 200,000 tonnes, standing out for its capacity to innovate and add value to high-quality seafood products.
Key products include: Cod · Octopus · Sardines · Hake · Shellfish
Canned FishIn
2024, the sector produced nearly 70,000 tonnes of premium canned seafood,
constantly evolving in recipes, packaging, and branding to meet global market
trends.
Flagship
products include: Sardine · Tuna · Mackerel · Cod · Mollusks · Bivalves
In 2024, the sector produced nearly 70,000 tonnes of premium canned seafood, constantly evolving in recipes, packaging, and branding to meet global market trends.
Flagship products include: Sardine · Tuna · Mackerel · Cod · Mollusks · Bivalves
A dynamic seafood industryPortugal offers a diverse and dynamic seafood industry that blends tradition, innovation, and sustainability. From fresh fish straight from the Atlantic to premium canned delicacies and value-added frozen specialties, our products reflect centuries of maritime heritage — with a bold vision for the future. Explore the main segments that define the excellence of Portuguese seafood
Portugal offers a diverse and dynamic seafood industry that blends tradition, innovation, and sustainability. From fresh fish straight from the Atlantic to premium canned delicacies and value-added frozen specialties, our products reflect centuries of maritime heritage — with a bold vision for the future. Explore the main segments that define the excellence of Portuguese seafood
Discover the companies – From Portugal to Japan: A Sea-Bound Mission | Canned Fish
ANICPPortugal · National Association of
Canned Fish Producers
ANICP
– the National Association of Canned Fish Producers – represents the leading
canned fish manufacturers in Portugal, promoting excellence through quality,
innovation, and sustainability in every can.
Top
Products:
Portuguese
Sardine · High Quality Tuna · Sustainable Mackerel
Find out more: anicp.pt
Portugal · National Association of Canned Fish Producers
ANICP – the National Association of Canned Fish Producers – represents the leading canned fish manufacturers in Portugal, promoting excellence through quality, innovation, and sustainability in every can.
Top Products:
Portuguese Sardine · High Quality Tuna · Sustainable Mackerel
Find out more: anicp.pt
CofisaFigueira da Foz ·
Canned Seafood
Cofisa
is a fish canning company producing high-quality seafood such as tuna,
sardines, mackerel, squid, octopus, and cockles.
With
a strong export focus, it currently operates in over 15 international markets,
offering both tradition and innovation in every can.
Top
Products:
Sardines
· Tuna · Mackerel · Octopus · Ready-to-eat meals
Find out more: cofisa.pt
Figueira da Foz · Canned Seafood
Cofisa is a fish canning company producing high-quality seafood such as tuna, sardines, mackerel, squid, octopus, and cockles.
With a strong export focus, it currently operates in over 15 international markets, offering both tradition and innovation in every can.
Top Products:
Sardines · Tuna · Mackerel · Octopus · Ready-to-eat meals
Find out more: cofisa.pt
Conservas Portugal NorteMatosinhos ·
Canned Seafood Since 1912
One
of the oldest and most recognized Portuguese canned fish companies, Conservas
Portugal Norte proudly upholds the rich tradition of Portugal’s canning
industry. With exports to over 30
countries, the brand brings the authentic taste of the Atlantic to tables
around the world.
Top
Products:
Sardines
(olive oil · tomato sauce · spiced) · Tuna (oil · brine · pâté) · Mackerel
(fillets & whole in sauces) · Octopus · Squid · Gourmet meals
Find out more: portugalnorte.com
Matosinhos · Canned Seafood Since 1912
One of the oldest and most recognized Portuguese canned fish companies, Conservas Portugal Norte proudly upholds the rich tradition of Portugal’s canning industry. With exports to over 30 countries, the brand brings the authentic taste of the Atlantic to tables around the world.
Top Products:
Sardines (olive oil · tomato sauce · spiced) · Tuna (oil · brine · pâté) · Mackerel (fillets & whole in sauces) · Octopus · Squid · Gourmet meals
Find out more: portugalnorte.com
A PoveiraPóvoa de Varzim ·
Traditional Cannery Since 1938
Founded
in 1938, A Poveira is a historic Portuguese cannery renowned for its
craftsmanship, tradition, and premium seafood. With decades of experience, the
company continues to preserve the authentic flavours of the Atlantic, earning
recognition across international markets.
Top
Products:
Sardines
(olive oil & sauces) · Tuna (various formats) · Mackerel fillets · Gourmet
specialties
Find out more: apoveira.pt
Póvoa de Varzim · Traditional Cannery Since 1938
Founded in 1938, A Poveira is a historic Portuguese cannery renowned for its craftsmanship, tradition, and premium seafood. With decades of experience, the company continues to preserve the authentic flavours of the Atlantic, earning recognition across international markets.
Top Products:
Sardines (olive oil & sauces) · Tuna (various formats) · Mackerel fillets · Gourmet specialties
Find out more: apoveira.pt
RamirezMatosinhos · Canning Tradition Since
1853
Founded
in 1853, Ramirez is the world’s oldest active canned fish company. Based in
Matosinhos, it combines cutting-edge technology with traditional values,
leading the industry in innovation, nutrition, and global reach. Today, Ramirez
exports to over 50 countries and remains a benchmark for quality and evolution
in the sector.
Top
Products:
Sardines
· Tuna · Mackerel · Codfish · Seafood salads · Functional canned products
Find out more: ramirez.pt
Matosinhos · Canning Tradition Since 1853
Founded in 1853, Ramirez is the world’s oldest active canned fish company. Based in Matosinhos, it combines cutting-edge technology with traditional values, leading the industry in innovation, nutrition, and global reach. Today, Ramirez exports to over 50 countries and remains a benchmark for quality and evolution in the sector.
Top Products:
Sardines · Tuna · Mackerel · Codfish · Seafood salads · Functional canned products
Find out more: ramirez.pt
Santa CatarinaSão Jorge, Azores
· Artisanal Tuna Canning
Located
on the island of São Jorge in the Azores, Santa Catarina is renowned for its
premium canned tuna, carefully processed by hand using artisanal methods and
local ingredients. With a deep respect for tradition and a strong commitment to
sustainability, the brand offers a truly unique expression of Atlantic
excellence.
Top
Products:
Azorean
tuna fillets (olive oil · herbs · spices) · Gourmet & organic lines ·
Handcrafted presentations
Find out more: atumsantacatarina.com
São Jorge, Azores · Artisanal Tuna Canning
Located on the island of São Jorge in the Azores, Santa Catarina is renowned for its premium canned tuna, carefully processed by hand using artisanal methods and local ingredients. With a deep respect for tradition and a strong commitment to sustainability, the brand offers a truly unique expression of Atlantic excellence.
Top Products:
Azorean tuna fillets (olive oil · herbs · spices) · Gourmet & organic lines · Handcrafted presentations
Find out more: atumsantacatarina.com
Fresh and Frozen Fish
ALIFPortugal · National Association of the
Cold and Processed Food Industry
ALIF
— the National Association of the Cold Industry and Food Products Trade —
represents Portuguese companies in the fish processing and frozen food sectors.
The association plays a key role in strategic support, regulatory alignment,
and the promotion of innovation across the industry.
Key
Services:
Sector
advocacy · Innovation & trade promotion · Technical training · Legal and
regulatory support
Find out more: alif.pt
Portugal · National Association of the Cold and Processed Food Industry
ALIF — the National Association of the Cold Industry and Food Products Trade — represents Portuguese companies in the fish processing and frozen food sectors. The association plays a key role in strategic support, regulatory alignment, and the promotion of innovation across the industry.
Key Services:
Sector advocacy · Innovation & trade promotion · Technical training · Legal and regulatory support
Find out more: alif.pt
APAPortugal ・Portuguese
Association of Aquaculture
APA - the Portuguese Association of
Aquaculture - is the voice of aquaculture in Portugal, representing 95% of aquaculture production, with nearly 50 member companies.
APA is dedicated to the development, promotion, and
advancement of the entire sector, from Marine and freshwater fish, Shellfish
& molluscs, to algae producers.
Find out more: aquacultores.pt
Portugal ・Portuguese Association of Aquaculture
APA - the Portuguese Association of Aquaculture - is the voice of aquaculture in Portugal, representing 95% of aquaculture production, with nearly 50 member companies.
APA is dedicated to the development, promotion, and advancement of the entire sector, from Marine and freshwater fish, Shellfish & molluscs, to algae producers.
Find out more: aquacultores.pt
AquainsuaPortugal ・ Aquaculture Systems & Seafood
Aquaínsua – Aquacultura, Lda, together with its partners
AVOS and Mariculture Systems Portugal, focuses on producing high-quality
seabream and seabass through a sustainable, nature-inspired and innovative
aquaculture system.
Rooted in Innovation and scalability, the company aims
to expand production capacity from thousands of tons to up to 100,000 tons
annually, contributing to food security while reducing pressure on wild
stocks.
Top Products:
Gilthead Seabream, Seabass
Portugal ・ Aquaculture Systems & Seafood
Aquaínsua – Aquacultura, Lda, together with its partners AVOS and Mariculture Systems Portugal, focuses on producing high-quality seabream and seabass through a sustainable, nature-inspired and innovative aquaculture system.
Rooted in Innovation and scalability, the company aims to expand production capacity from thousands of tons to up to 100,000 tons annually, contributing to food security while reducing pressure on wild stocks.
Top Products:
Gilthead Seabream, Seabass
DocapescaDocapesca
is a state-owned company responsible for managing Portugal’s seafood landing
infrastructure and fish auctions across the mainland. It plays a key role in
ensuring traceability, quality certification, and the modernization of the
fisheries sector, supporting both producers and the market.
Core
Services:
Fish
auctions & marine selling posts · Cold storage & logistics · Harbor
services · Trading infrastructure & certifications
Find out more: docapesca.pt
Docapesca is a state-owned company responsible for managing Portugal’s seafood landing infrastructure and fish auctions across the mainland. It plays a key role in ensuring traceability, quality certification, and the modernization of the fisheries sector, supporting both producers and the market.
Core Services:
Fish auctions & marine selling posts · Cold storage & logistics · Harbor services · Trading infrastructure & certifications
Find out more: docapesca.pt
Luis Silvério & FilhosNazaré · Fresh
& Frozen Seafood Processing
Luís
Silvério & Filhos is a family-owned company from Nazaré, dedicated to the
processing and distribution of fresh and frozen fish. With a strong focus on
quality, innovation, and traceability, it supplies major retailers and food
service markets across Europe with premium Atlantic seafood.
Top
Products:
Fresh
fish (Atlantic species) · Frozen seafood (octopus · squid · mackerel · seabream
· sardine) · Processed fillets & portions
Find out more: lsf-sa.pt
Nazaré · Fresh & Frozen Seafood Processing
Luís Silvério & Filhos is a family-owned company from Nazaré, dedicated to the processing and distribution of fresh and frozen fish. With a strong focus on quality, innovation, and traceability, it supplies major retailers and food service markets across Europe with premium Atlantic seafood.
Top Products:
Fresh fish (Atlantic species) · Frozen seafood (octopus · squid · mackerel · seabream · sardine) · Processed fillets & portions
Find out more: lsf-sa.pt
IlhapeixeMadeira Island ・ Fresh & Frozen Seafood,
and Aquaculture
Ilhapeixe specializes in processing and wholesaling all kinds of seafood,
working as a liaison between fishermen and consumers.
Top Products:
Ilhapeixe was the first
processing industry for black scabbardfish, also specializing in high-quality
sushi-grade Tuna, and Gilthead SeaBream from Madeiran Aquaculture.
Find out more: ilhapeixe.pt
Madeira Island ・ Fresh & Frozen Seafood, and Aquaculture
Ilhapeixe specializes in processing and wholesaling all kinds of seafood, working as a liaison between fishermen and consumers.
Top Products:
Ilhapeixe was the first processing industry for black scabbardfish, also specializing in high-quality sushi-grade Tuna, and Gilthead SeaBream from Madeiran Aquaculture.
Find out more: ilhapeixe.pt
Business Mission in Tokyo · September 24–26
After Expo Osaka, the mission continues in Tokyo with a dedicated B2B program focused on building long-term partnerships between Portuguese companies and Japanese stakeholders.
Key Activities:
- Tailored business meetings with distributors, importers, and retailers
- Networking sessions with local and regional seafood sector actors
Register your interest here!
Why Portugal?
Portugal is more than a coastal country — it is a seafood powerhouse. Backed by centuries of maritime tradition, Portugal’s seafood industry is driven by sustainability, quality, and innovation:
- 260+ species commercially traded
- 100,000+ tonnes of fresh fish landed annually
- 200,000 tonnes of frozen/salted seafood
- 70,000 tonnes of canned fish
- Exported to 50+ countries, adapting to global and regional trends
- World-class facilities for fishing, processing, cold storage, and export logistics
- Compliant with EU & global food standards
WANT TO TASTE IT AND TRADE IT?
Schedule a B2B meeting with the Portuguese delegation in Japan.
Request a meeting here and let’s talk business, innovation, and seafood!
Register your interest here!
Tasting & Recipes
About the Promoter
Docapesca - Portos e Lotas, S.A.Docapesca – Portos e Lotas, S.A. is a public company under the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries responsible for managing the first sale of fish in mainland Portugal, as well as fishing ports and related infrastructure. As part of its mission to enhance the value of Portuguese seafood and expand its global reach, Docapesca implements several initiatives to support the internationalisation of the sector. Among these is the Expo Fish Portugal, a major digital trade event that connects Portuguese seafood producers with international buyers, promoting the excellence, diversity, and sustainability of Portugal’s fisheries. The participation in Expo 2025 Osaka is another step in strengthening these ties and showcasing the unique quality of Portuguese seafood to the Japanese market and beyond.
The Expo Osaka and Tokyo Trade Mission is financed by "Programa Operacional Mar 2030".
Docapesca – Portos e Lotas, S.A. is a public company under the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries responsible for managing the first sale of fish in mainland Portugal, as well as fishing ports and related infrastructure. As part of its mission to enhance the value of Portuguese seafood and expand its global reach, Docapesca implements several initiatives to support the internationalisation of the sector. Among these is the Expo Fish Portugal, a major digital trade event that connects Portuguese seafood producers with international buyers, promoting the excellence, diversity, and sustainability of Portugal’s fisheries. The participation in Expo 2025 Osaka is another step in strengthening these ties and showcasing the unique quality of Portuguese seafood to the Japanese market and beyond.
The Expo Osaka and Tokyo Trade Mission is financed by "Programa Operacional Mar 2030".