Southstream Seafoods at the National Restaurant Association Show 2025
On the Ground with Reymi Soderstrom
Southstream Seafoods proudly participated in the 2025 National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show, held from May 17–20 at McCormick Place in Chicago—the largest annual gathering of foodservice professionals in the U.S. and a global destination for innovation in the restaurant and hospitality industry.
Representing Southstream Seafoods was Reymi Soderstrom, who spent the weekend connecting with chefs, buyers, and key decision-makers from across the country.
About the National Restaurant Association and Its Show
Founded in 1919, the National Restaurant Association is the leading business association for the restaurant industry in the United States. Its mission is to advocate for, educate, and empower the foodservice community, which now includes over 1 million restaurant and foodservice outlets and nearly 15 million employees—making it one of the largest private-sector employers in the country.
The NRA Show is the association’s flagship event and a must-attend for brands serious about staying competitive. With over 60,000 attendees and 2,200+ exhibitors in 2025, it provides a unique window into the trends, technologies, and products shaping the future of foodservice.
Why It Matters for Southstream Seafoods
For Southstream Seafoods, the NRA Show isn’t just about visibility—it’s about insight, relationships, and relevance.
As a trusted supplier of premium, sustainably sourced seafood, Southstream shows up to:
- Build and strengthen relationships with chefs, distributors, and purchasing teams nationwide
- Stay informed on what today’s operators need most
- Share our latest seafood offerings—from MSC-certified wild-caught species to value-added, speed-scratch formats
“The conversations here are sharper, more urgent,” said Reymi Soderstrom.
“Operators want traceability. They want quality. And most of all, they want partners who can deliver—on time, every time.”
Tapping Into the Trends
This year’s What’s Hot Culinary Forecast from the NRA highlighted key operator priorities, including:
- Sustainable sourcing
- Global and regional flavor profiles
- Efficient, labor-saving solutions
Southstream’s product range is built to meet these demands—whether you’re running a fine-dining kitchen or scaling multi-unit operations. We help partners achieve consistency and speed without compromising on quality or ethics.
Looking ahead.
As the show wrapped on May 20, Reymi returned with new insights and new connections that will shape Southstream’s next chapter. From chef-driven product innovations to strategic procurement conversations, the momentum is clear: quality seafood is a growth engine, and Southstream is here to fuel it.
Southstream Seafoods remains committed to helping our customers grow with quality seafood that’s ready for what’s next. Let’s connect and see how we can support your sourcing goals.
