– BE BLUE –
The Sea Conference
A conference created and promoted by Delicius to open up a space for discussion that places the sea at the centre, exploring its deep connections with our lives and with society.
Each edition focuses on a specific theme, bringing together academic research, consumer goods companies, financial institutions and associations in a cross-sector dialogue that brings together different areas of expertise and shared responsibility.
Because the sea isn’t just a resource. It is a heritage to be understood, protected and valued.
2026
The sea as a resource, source of growth, responsibilty and the future
The fifth edition of Be Blue, held at the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan, explored the value of the sea as an economic, environmental and social resource, bringing together voices from business, research, finance and retail.
The discussion focused on the role of the sea in the challenges of innovation, sustainability and consumer behaviour. Representatives from One Ocean Foundation, DWS – Deutsche Bank Italia, the University of Parma and NielsenIQ joined leading retailers, including Gruppo Selex, Gruppo VéGé and CRAI, to reflect on the role of the sea on supermarket shelves and on the future of food supply chains. The conversation also highlighted the sea as a source of biodiversity and knowledge, one that continues to offer new perspectives for the future of our planet.
The fourth edition, held in Milan at Villa Necchi Campiglio, explored the link between the sea, nutrition and wellbeing, in line with Goal 3 of the 2030 Agenda.
At the centre was the Longevity Project dedicated to oily fish, with scientific input from INRC and analysis by NielsenIQ, in dialogue with retailers (Esselunga, Aldi, Crai) to reflect on the future of food between research, market dynamics and business vision.
The third edition, held in Parma during the Mare Nostrum exhibition, focused on Goal 17 of the UN 2030 Agenda – Partnerships for the Goals.
The discussion, with WWF Italy, universities, large-scale retail and the banking sector, explored the main challenges facing the sea and the role of businesses and supply chains as drivers of change and shared responsibility.
The second edition focused on sustainable fishing and the protection of marine ecosystems, in a context of growing consumption and millions of people depending on the sea.
The discussion, with organisations such as MSC and Worldrise, together with certification bodies and research institutions, addressed key challenges – from illegal fishing to plastic – to strengthen shared responsibility and long-term ocean protection.
The first edition of Be Blue, hosted by the University of Milan, focused on food safety and ocean health.
Metal Tested was presented – the scientific study on Delicius products that verified the absence of metals, strengthening our rigorous approach to quality and helping define a structured production protocol.
