The anticipation is building as the countdown begins for the announcement of the winners of the prestigious 2024 Seafood Excellence Awards. Scheduled for March 10, 2024, at 3:00 pm EST, the unveiling ceremony will take place in the all-new Wave Makers’ Zone at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, coinciding with the grandeur of Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America.

Recognizing Product Leaders

The Seafood Excellence Awards, organized by Diversified Communications, serve as a beacon of recognition for the crème de la crème of products in the North American seafood market. Elevating innovation and quality, these awards acknowledge excellence across various criteria, including uniqueness, taste profile, packaging, and market potential.

Out of a pool of 70 entries, 11 finalists have emerged, showcasing their market-ready products that have either launched or been introduced in the past 18 months. These finalists represent a diverse array of offerings, from tantalizing shrimp creations to sumptuous salmon delicacies.

Foodservice Category Finalists

• Finesaler, LLC: Culinary Aids: Seaweed, Ginger and Yuzu
• Handy Seafood: Spicy Breaded Jalapeño Shrimp
• Social Kitchens Professional/SK Food Brands: Premium Shrimp Sliders
• Netuno USA: Butterflied Yellowtail Snapper

Retail Category Finalists

• Acme Smoked Fish: Acme Lox in a Box
• Alaskan Leader Seafoods: 12oz Miso Marinated Wild Alaska Black Cod (Sablefish)
• American Unagi: American Unagi Smoked 4 oz eel fillet
• Channel Fish Processing: Sweet Heat Cornmeal Crunch North Atlantic Pollock
• East Coast Seafood: Sole with Shrimp & Snow Crab Stuffing
• Highland Farms: Salmon Salami
• Ocean Beauty Seafoods: Echo Falls Smoked Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Nuggets

Setting the Bar High

These finalists epitomize the spirit of innovation and excellence, setting the bar high for the industry. With products ranging from traditional favorites with a twist to avant-garde creations, each finalist promises a unique culinary experience.

The Seafood Excellence Awards not only celebrate the ingenuity of North American seafood producers but also serve as a global platform for recognition. Stemming from a tradition that extends to Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, Spain, and Seafood Expo Asia in Singapore, these awards underscore the industry’s commitment to excellence on a global scale.