forumProgram & Fischereihafenfunk
Lectures & exchange
In Hall 5, you will find two areas offering opportunities for further training, inspiration, and exchange:
The expert forum is located in area 5A58, and the fishing port radio station is located in the Bremerhaven community area 5G35.
ForumProgram
Sunday, 22.02.2026
New EU regulations and their consequences for the industry
A presentation for beginners to the topic. Focus: PPWR requirements for producers and manufacturers
Speakers: Till Isensee, Managing Director, TILISCO
Implementation and difficulties in implementing the PPWR, regulatory overload & bureaucracy, AI & digitalization as possible solutions, followed by a panel discussion
Speakers: Till Isensee, Managing Director of TILISCO
NaGeB (Association for the Food and Beverage Industry in Bremen and the Surrounding Area) and others)
Between regulatory limbo and practical requirements & panel discussion
The amended Fisheries Control Regulation requires the digital transmission of traceability information along the supply chain from January 2026. The change in the law now puts products from domestic fisheries and aquaculture on an equal footing with imports, which brings a number of new challenges for all companies in the industry. While the existing legal situation only requires a certain minimum standard from the industry, there are calls at various points in the value chain for a uniform and interoperable traceability system with global application. The presentation will outline the current status of the legal requirements and place them in the context of the opportunities and challenges of future traceability systems.
Speakers: Dr. Stefan Meyer, Managing Director of the Federal Association of the German Fish Industry and Fish Wholesale Trade (Bundesverband der deutschen Fischindustrie und des Fischgroßhandels e.V.).
Dr. Stefan Meyer has been managing director of the Federal Association of the German Fish Industry and Fish Wholesale Trade (Fischverband) since August 2023. The association represents over 120 member companies in the industry, covering a large part of the German fish processing and wholesale trade. The Fischverband is the central representative body for all matters concerning the industry. Born in Bonn, Meyer is a biologist (degree from the University of Oldenburg) and holds a doctorate in fisheries science (University of Hamburg/DTU). He has worked in research, transfer, and administration and coordinated Germany’s first Blue Bioeconomy Cluster from 2019 to 2023.
Foreign trade under pressure
Impulse: The German fish market in a global context (imports & exports) and regulations as barriers to trade.
Followed by a panel discussion on the following subtopics:
Impact of the new EU regulations on the German fish market
A look at the USA: Marine Mammal Protection Act
Free trade agreements as a ray of hope
Speakers: Fabian Schäfer, spokesperson for the Federal Association of the German Fish Industry and Fish Wholesale Trade (Bundesverband der deutschen Fischindustrie und des Fischgroßhandels e.V.)
MONDAY, 23.02.2026
New sales and consumption trends
Exclusive analysis of current sales figures for Fish International 2026.
The amount of fish and seafood purchased by private households in Germany for in-home consumption has been declining over the long term.
Compared to the pre-coronavirus period in 2019, approximately 5% less fish and seafood was purchased in 2025 (Jan-Sep).
However, since last year, there has been a slight upward trend in the market again. This was even more pronounced in the first nine months of 2025.
Which segments are performing well in the fish and seafood market and which are lagging behind?
Which retail outlets and types of offering (self-service vs. counter service) are benefiting and what is the situation with regard to fish species?
Speakers: Werner Lauß, Senior Manager, YouGov
Werner Lauß joined GfK’s Consumer Panel Services in Nuremberg in 1998. Since the beginning of 2024, the Consumer Panel has been part of YouGov. As Senior Manager, he is responsible for meat/poultry and sausage products, as well as chilled fish products and plant-based alternatives in these categories.
Fish for today, fish for tomorrow – prospects for sustainable fish consumption
Everyone is talking about sustainability—but is that just lip service? Fishing is a dynamic industry that operates under constantly changing conditions. A truly sustainable fish product range therefore requires clear guidelines, the courage to innovate, and the ability to continually educate consumers and the public about this complex and important issue.
speakers: Götz Ahrens, Commercial Manager | Deutschland, Österreich, Schweiz | Marine Stewardship Council
Lecture on consumer expectations
Speakers:
Inspiration: Consumer expectations & transparency in the FRoSTA case study with Q&A session
Speakers: Anna Papakonstantinou, Brand Manager Fish & New Business, FRoSTA AG
Hype or growth opportunity?
Status quo, innovations, consumer expectations (CH-Lim, DBN)
Speakers:
tuesday, 24.02.2026
The future of fish supply
Speakers: Tobias Haug, Market Development Manager | Germany, Austria & Switzerland | Aquaculture Stewardship Council
Speakers: TBA
*Subject to change without notice
Programm overview Fischereihafenfunk
22. February 2026 - Sunday
Exploiting scope for action: raw material supply, processing, and public relations. Remaining competitive despite uncertainty and additional costs
Speakers: Dr. Stefan Meyer, Managing Director, Federal Association of the German Fish Industry and Fish Wholesale Trade
How trade, climate pressures, technology and regulation are re-shaping access, reducing waste and driving new collaboration
Referent:innen: Niels Svenstrup, Director Business Development, Lineage
How reduced quotas and climate change are affecting fisheries and markets – an exchange between industry and science
Speakers:
Florian Müller, Managing Director, Westfish GmbH;
Dr. Gerd Kraus, Director, Thünen Institute of Sea Fisheries
What the stock pressure in the Northeast Atlantic means – and how Atlantic horse mackerel opens up new opportunities.
Speakers: Emefa Attigah, Senior Commercial Manager, Marine Stewardship Council
How young professionals view sustainability, the working world, and opportunities in the industry—a dialogue about new ideas and perspectives.
Referent:innen: Lena-Marie Sladek, Key Account Assistant, Frosta Foodservice;
Lukas Wohlers, Sales Representative, Scandic Pelagic
Jennifer Kong, Regional Manager North and East, Deutsche See
23. February 2026 - Monday
Utilizing scope for action: raw material supply, processing, and public relations. Remaining competitive despite uncertainty and additional costs
Speakers: Thorsten Bamberg, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Food Laboratory
Oliver Plehn, Deputy Managing Director, Labor Iben GmbH
Where companies find room for growth – in a traditional, innovative, and soon climate-neutral industrial park.
Speakers: Tim Pohlenz, Head of Real Estate and Infrastructure, FBG Bremerhaven
What is emerging in the fishing port: renewable energy solutions, collaborations, and practical approaches for tomorrow’s production.
Speakers: Olaf Schröder, Head of Energy/Water Supply and Technical Operations, FBG Bremerhaven
Shellfish, algae, and more—why they are ecologically crucial and belong on our plates.
Speakers: Björn Suckow, International Project Management, Alfred Wegener Institute
From CO₂ storage to product innovation – how algae offer new opportunities for the catering and food industry.
Speakers: Antje de Vries, Co-founder, CIA Culinary Identity Agency
A transparent aquaculture pilot project for regional fish production – and for dialogue between consumers, farmers, and authorities A transparent aquaculture pilot project for regional fish production – and for dialogue between consumers, farmers, and authorities
Speakers: Kai Uwe Bernhard, Sales Manager, Biomar;
Kai Meissner, Managing Director, Acheron
24. February 2026 - Tuesday
New possibilities through modern processing technologies – practical applications at first Bremerhaven.
Speakers: Magnus Rienäcker, Competence Field Manager Food Technology, ttz Bremerhaven
How we are developing a sustainable supply of blue food – and learning to respond flexibly to species such as lobsters, crabs, and squid.
Speakers: Daniel Schneider, Head of the IKTF, Thünen Institute of Sea Fisheries
How the fishery regained its MSC certification – and what impetus this success could give to the North Sea and Baltic Sea.
Speakers: Gerlinde Geltinger, Public Relations Manager, Marine Stewardship Council
*Subject to change without notice
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