Seafood Excellence Awards

Seafood Excellence Awards Announcement & Reception
March 16, 2025 | Wave Makers’ Zone
3:30pm – 4:00pm

Dive into the excitement at the Wave Makers’ Zone and be among the first to honor the winners of the Seafood Excellence Awards! The Seafood Excellence Awards recognize and celebrate the best new seafood products in the North American seafood market. Contestants compete in two prestigious award categories:

• Best New Retail Product
• Best New Foodservice Product

Three seafood-industry experts judge the new products based on several criteria, including the following: uniqueness and appropriateness to the market, taste profile, packaging, market potential, convenience, nutritional value and originality.

What Previous Winners Are Saying

“The 2024 [edition of Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America] was Highland Farms’ most successful showcase to date! A standout moment was winning the Best New Product award in the [Seafood Excellence Awards competition]. This prize not only recognized our commitment to pushing the boundaries of seafood excellence but also drew attention to our booth from buyers, enhancing our visibility and reputation… Conversations at our booth were positive, and the leads generated have been exceptionally promising!” — Jade & Jonathan Brown, Highland Farms

View the winners from the 2024 Seafood Excellence Awards.