Meanwhile, UK processors are conspicuous by their absence on the list, while only two products from the US and two from Norway have made the grade.
In terms of ingredients, salmon is much the most popular contender, being included in 16 of the 43 products, while the more esoteric offerings include basa teriyaki, marinated seaweed and ‘Cristaux de la Mer’.
Always a highlight of Seafood Expo Global, the competition features and recognizes the best seafood products represented at the exposition. The winners will be announced on 25 April 2017 in Auditorium 2000.
Two grand prizes will be awarded for the Best Retail Product and the Best Hotel/Restaurant/Catering (HORECA) Product. Five special awards will be presented for innovation, convenience, health & nutrition, retail packaging and seafood product line.
This year’s 43 finalists, representing 15 countries are:
• Hyva Apaja Oven-ready Boneless Rainbow Trout Fillet from Ab Chipsters Fod Oy – Finland
• Lobster Meat from Cozy Harbor Seafood Inc. – USA
• Twin Lobster Tails from Cozy Harbor Seafood Inc. – USA
• Gratinated Codfish Brandade from Delpierre – France
• Potato Gratin with Smoked Salmon and Vegetables from Delpierre – France
• Risotto with Smoked Salmon, Mushrooms and Parmesan from Delpierre – France
• Sushi Mix – Visiopack from Delpierre – France
• Tranches de Saumon from Delpierre – France
• Disas Smoked Trout Mousse from Disas Caviar Oy Ltd. – Finland
• Disas Trout Caviar Mousse from Disas Caviar Oy Ltd. – Finland
• Skinpacked MSC Smoked Cod Back from E. Fournier Fils – France
• Frozen Raw Fish Churros from Golden Fresh SDN BHD – Malaysia
• Kuro Prawns from Golden Fresh SDN BHD – Malaysia
• Marinated Seaweed from Globe Export – Algues de Bretagne – France
• 5-minute-Fish Alaska Pollock Yogurt Cucumber & Dill from Greenland Seafood Europe GmbH – Germany
• Smoked Trout from Guyader Gastronomie – France
• Flame Grilled Cold Smoked Salmon from Hunt Fish Group Ltd. – Estonia
• Duo Seafood Umani Sauce/Umami Dressing from iASC Atlantic Seafood Company/Keohanes – Ireland
• Zigmas Bismarck Marinated Herring Fillet from ICECO Zuvis, UAB – Lithuania
• Mussels & Italian Herbs from Koninklijke Prins & Dingemanse – Netherlands
• Royal Dutch Smoked – Catfish from Koninklijke Prins & Dingemanse – Netherlands
• Sashimi Nori Smoked Salmon with Teriyaki Sauce from Labeyrie Fine Foods International – France
• Smoked Scallops from Parcs Saint Kerber – France
• Ceviche from Leroy Seafood AS – Norway
• Gyoza from Leroy Seafood AS – Norway
• Apero Trio Mini Tartares from Marine Harvest – France
• Apero Trio Mini Wraps from Marine Harvest – France
• Wooden Basket Salmon Crumble from Marine Harvest – France
• Cod Mousseline from Marine Harvest – France
• Melting Heart Salmon Roll from Marine Harvest – France
• Smoked Salmon Christmas Baubles from Marine Harvest – France
• BBQ Salmon Tournedos from Marine Harvest Pieters – Belgium
• Whitefish Tortilla Mediterranean from Marine Harvest Pieters – Belgium
• Frozen Smoke Roasted Salmon MAP from Multiexport Foods S.A. – Chile
• Sliced Salmon Loin Yaki Nori from Salm Invest – Belgium
• Fresh North Sea Shrimp, Machine Peeled from Shore nv – Belgium
• Cristaux de la Mer from Vichiunai Europe N.V. – Belgium
• Herrings Drops from Vichiunai Europe N.V. – Belgium
• Salmo’Norm from Vichiunai Europe N.V. – Belgium
• Vilsund Blue Bites from Vilsund Blue A/S – Denmark
• Basa Teriyaki from Vinh Hoan – Vietnam
• Shrimp & Spinach Fritters from Westcoast Frozen Foods Pvt Ltd. – India
• Shrimp Indé Cone from Westcoast Frozen Foods Pvt Ltd. – India
All products submitted and finalists’ products will be showcased at the Seafood Excellence Global stand during the exposition in Brussels and can be viewed on the event’s website at: http://www.seafoodexpo.com/global/seafood-excellence-global-showcase/.
