Moscow has emerged as a critical hub for the seafood industry, connecting Russian producers with domestic and international buyers. As Russia continues to prioritize import substitution and expand its domestic fishing and aquaculture sectors, the capital’s event calendar in 2026/27 reflects a dynamic industry moving in two directions simultaneously: high-stakes B2B trade and vibrant consumer engagement.
Here is your essential guide to Moscow’s seafood industry events in 2026/27.
PRODEXPO 2027 – The Year’s Grand Opening
Dates: March 1–4, 2027
Venue: Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre
The seafood calendar kicks off in March with PRODEXPO 2027, Russia’s largest and most influential international exhibition for food, beverages, and food raw materials.
Why It Matters for Seafood Professionals:
PRODEXPO is a behemoth of the food industry. The 2026 edition attracted nearly 70,000 visitors and featured 2,000 exhibitors, including 450 foreign companies, across a staggering 75,900 square meters of exhibition space.
The Fish and Seafood section is a permanent and significant feature of PRODEXPO. The event covers the full spectrum of the seafood supply chain, including:
- Fresh, frozen, and canned fish and seafood products
- Raw materials for further processing
- Processing equipment and packaging solutions
- Logistics and cold chain services
Who Attends:
The event is strictly trade-only, making it the premier venue for wholesalers, distributors, retail chain representatives, and HoReCa buyers to secure annual contracts and assess market trends for the year ahead. With over 40% of exhibitors coming from international markets, PRODEXPO serves as a vital gateway for foreign seafood suppliers seeking entry into the Russian market.
Autumn: Hunting and Fishing on the Rus’ – Moscow’s Largest Consumer Show
Dates: September 10–13, 2026
Venue: VDNH, Pavilions 55 and 57
While PRODEXPO caters to industry professionals, the International Exhibition “Hunting and Fishing on the Rus’” takes a different approach. Held at Moscow’s iconic VDNH exhibition grounds, this is the largest industry platform in Russia for fishing, hunting, tourism, and outdoor activities.
The Consumer Connection:
This event is massive and public-facing. It brings together manufacturers, distributors, experts, and—crucially—enthusiasts and hobbyists. For seafood industry players, this event offers unique opportunities:
- Direct consumer feedback: Engage with passionate anglers and seafood lovers.
- Brand visibility: Showcase products to a broad, engaged audience.
- Retail partnerships: Connect with sporting goods retailers and outdoor tourism operators.
Event Highlights:
The four-day event features an opening ceremony, business meetings and negotiations, presentations of new industry products, and roundtable discussions on environmental protection and healthy lifestyles.
Spring: The “Oh! Mega Tasty” Pollock Festival – Seafood Goes Mainstream
Dates: May 18 – June 5, 2026 (Upcoming)
Venue: Various locations across Moscow (including VDNH)
In a brilliant fusion of marketing, gastronomy, and public engagement, the 4th Annual “Oh! Mega Tasty” Pollock Festival returns to Moscow this spring. This unique event demonstrates how the Russian seafood industry is actively working to build domestic consumption culture—specifically for pollock, Russia’s most important fishery resource.
Three Strategic Pillars:
The festival operates across three interconnected platforms, making it a model for seafood promotion:
- Restaurant Program (May 18 – June 5): Participating restaurants across Moscow feature special pollock-based dishes, introducing premium whitefish to diners.
- Retail Program (May 18 – June 5): Major retail chains including Samberi, Auchan, O’Key, and Perekrestok participate in promotional campaigns, making pollock products highly visible to everyday shoppers.
- City Celebration (May 29 – 31 at VDNH): The heart of the festival takes place at VDNH’s “House of Russian Kitchen,” where the public can taste pollock dishes, watch cooking demonstrations, and engage with seafood education.
Key Partners and Support:
The festival is supported by the Russian Federal Agency for Fisheries, the Pollock Fishery Association, the Russian Quality System (Roskachestvo), and the Fishery Union. It operates under the “Far Eastern Pollock” brand—a national initiative to promote this sustainable, domestic resource.
Strategic Significance:
For industry professionals, this festival is not just a consumer event. It represents a sophisticated strategy to increase per-capita seafood consumption, diversify product offerings, and build brand recognition for Russian-caught pollock in the domestic market. It is also an open platform for partnerships, as demonstrated by the 2026 signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between Russian Fishery Company and the Sweet Life Group to develop deep-processed pollock products.
September: WorldFood Moscow 2026 – The Autumn B2B Powerhouse
Dates: September 15–18, 2026 (Upcoming)
Venue: Crocus Expo IEC, Pavilion 3
As summer ends, the professional focus returns to B2B trade. WorldFood Moscow 2026—celebrating its 35th edition—is Eurasia’s leading international exhibition for food and beverage products.
The Numbers:
This four-day event covers 16 product sectors, with Fish and Seafood as a dedicated category featuring over 60 participating companies in recent editions. The exhibition draws representatives from 69 countries, with international producers accounting for over 40% of exhibitors.
The Business Program:
Beyond the exhibition floor, WorldFood Moscow features a robust business program including:
- The Russian Food Forum for high-level industry discussion
- Retail Center tables allowing exhibitors to present products directly to retail chain purchasing departments
- The “Product of the Year” tasting competition
- Expert sessions and analytical conferences on current industry trends
Who Attends:
More than 50,000 specialists from various countries visit the exhibition annually, including representatives of wholesale and retail companies from 43 Russian cities. For seafood exporters—from Norway, Chile, China, Vietnam, and beyond—WorldFood Moscow remains the essential autumn meeting point for the Russian market.
A Note on St. Petersburg: The Dedicated Seafood Forum
It is important to note that while Moscow hosts world-class food exhibitions with significant seafood sections, Russia’s only dedicated fish and seafood processing exhibition—the SEAFOOD EXPO RUSSIA & GLOBAL FISHERY FORUM—takes place in St. Petersburg, not Moscow.
The IX edition of this event is scheduled for September 16–18, 2026, virtually overlapping with WorldFood Moscow. This event focuses specifically on the entire seafood supply chain: from capture fisheries and aquaculture to processing, shipping, and retail delivery.
Strategic Advice for Professionals:
- Choose Moscow (WorldFood Moscow) if you are a seafood product supplier looking to reach the widest possible audience of food distributors, retailers, and HoReCa buyers across all food categories.
- Choose St. Petersburg (SEAFOOD EXPO RUSSIA) if you are a processor, equipment manufacturer, aquaculture specialist, or service provider seeking industry-specific connections along the entire fishing industry value chain.
Summary for Seafood Industry Professionals
Moscow’s 2026/27 seafood calendar offers distinct entry points for different business objectives:
| Event | Dates | Venue | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRODEXPO 2027 | March 1–4, 2027 | Crocus Expo | Annual contract signing; wholesale distribution |
| Hunting & Fishing on the Rus’ | September 10–13, 2026 | VDNH | Consumer engagement; brand awareness |
| Pollock Festival | May 18 – June 5 (Upcoming) | VDNH & retail locations | Public relations; retail promotion; partnerships |
| WorldFood Moscow 2026 | September 15–18, 2026 | Crocus Expo | B2B food trade; retail buyer meetings |
For those looking to enter or expand in the Russian seafood market, Moscow offers a comprehensive ecosystem—from the serious contract-negotiating floors of PRODEXPO and WorldFood Moscow to the vibrant public engagement of the Pollock Festival. Whether you are a harvester, processor, distributor, or equipment manufacturer, the Russian capital deserves a prominent place on your industry event calendar.