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Brussels – (April 23, 2013) The Big Prawn Company and Globe Export were awarded the top prizes in the 13th annual Seafood Prix d’Elite new products competition at the European Seafood Exposition, the world’s largest and most prestigious seafood event. The winners were selected from a field of 42 finalists and were announced this evening at a special Seafood Prix d’Elite reception.
The Big Prawn Company of Melton Constable in the United Kingdom took the top award for best new retail product with its entry, Squid and Apple Black Pudding with Scallops and Minted Pea Purée. A convenient, ready-to-cook version of a favorite British dish, this product presents each component in individual compartments in a clear tray with a colorfully designed sleeve. Created as a gourmet starter or main course for the seafood connoisseur, it features a squid and apple version of the traditional pork black pudding combined with roeless scallops and a minted pea purée. The judges particularly noted the quality of the ingredients, the well balanced flavor combinations, and the originality of the package for this product.
In the foodservice category, the top prize was given to Globe Export for its product, Fresh Seaweed in Sea Water. This line of five different fresh seaweeds from Bretagne includes dulse, nori, wakame, sea lettuce and sea bean, packed separately in seawater in 400-gram tubs. The sea vegetables are ready to use in a wide variety of chef-inspired dishes after a quick rinse in fresh water. The seawater is flavored by the seaweed and can also be retained and used to flavor stocks and sauces. The judges noted the high quality of the seaweed, the differences in flavors offered by the five varieties, and the growing potential for these types of products in Europe.
In addition to the two grand prizes, the judges also gave five special awards:
Anillas de Mar from Angulas Aguinaga of Irura, Spain was awarded the Seafood Prix d’Elite special award for Convenience. This product uses Alaska pollock surimi and jumbo squid to create seafood rings designed to replicate the texture and flavor of squid rings. Available in natural and garlic flavors, the chilled product is designed for consumers who are looking for tasty, healthy seafood options at a good price. It can be quickly prepared in a variety of ways, and is ideal for battering and frying as it doesn’t release moisture during cooking.
Seven by Médithau Marée of Marseillan, France was presented the Seafood Prix d’Elite special award for Retail Packaging. Seven top quality oysters are packed in a vertical wooden box along with a tasting kit including a tablecloth and oyster knife. The package provides detailed product information in a fun, colorful design. A QR code links to a mobile application with more product information and a video about how to open the oysters. Seven is designed as a dinner party gift or special occasion treat.
The Seafood Prix d’Elite special prize for Health & Nutrition was also awarded to Seven by Médithau Marée. The naturally healthy oysters presented in this product provide a good source of lean protein, natural taurine and beneficial trace elements.
Jens Møller Products of Heming, Denmark was presented with the Seafood Prix d’Elite special award for Originality for its Fruit-art® Passion Pearls in Cool Mint Vodka. This innovative product combines passion fruit seaweed pearls in mint flavored vodka packed in a 2cl tube. Designed to be enjoyed at parties directly from the tube, it offers a new and trendy cocktail option. The product is offered in other flavors, so party-goers can choose their favorite. It also gives the foodservice operator an easy way to offer a pre-mixed cocktail.
Foodservice award winner Fresh Seaweed in Seawater from Globe Export was also presented with the Seafood Prix d’Elite special award for Seafood Product Line. This line features five different wild and farmed seaweeds, including dulse, nori, wakame, sea lettuce and sea beans. They are packed in clear plastic tubs to show the quality and freshness of the product.
The winners of the 2013 Seafood Prix d’Elite were chosen from a field of 42 finalists representing 10 countries. The winners and finalists will remain on display at a special Seafood Prix d’Elite stand, Patio-4609, at the European Seafood Exposition and Seafood Processing Europe, which runs now through April 25.
The judges for the 2013 Seafood Prix d’Elite new products competition were Juergen Pauly, Category Manager for Fresh Fish with Globus in Germany; Roberto Diego Aja, Fish Category Manager for Grupo Eroski in Spain; Debby Verheyen, Product Expert for Delhaize Supermarkets in Belgium; Roy Perrett, Vice President of the Craft Guild of Chefs of the United Kingdom; Maxime Lefebvre, Seafood Buyer for Elior in France; and Roger Bing, Vice President of Seafood Purchasing with Darden Restaurants in the United States. Mr. Pauly served as chairman of judges. The Seafood Prix d’Elite finalists were judged on taste and overall eating experience, packaging, marketability, convenience, nutritional value and originality. The judges’ scores were verified by the accounting firm of Ernst & Young.
About the European Seafood Exposition and Seafood Processing Europe
The European Seafood Exposition and Seafood Processing Europe form the world’s largest seafood trade event. Thousands of buyers and suppliers from around the world attend the annual, three-day exposition in Brussels, Belgium to meet, network and do business. Attending buyers represent importers, exporters, wholesalers, restaurants, supermarkets, hotels, and other retail and foodservice companies. Exhibiting suppliers offer the newest seafood products, processing and packaging equipment, and services available in the seafood market. SeaFood Business magazine and SeafoodSource.com are the exposition’s official media. The exposition is produced by Diversified Business Communications, the international leader in seafood-industry expositions and media. www.euroseafood.com
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Hi-Res Winner Photos
Anillas Ajillo – Angulas Aguinaga, Spain
Fresh Seaweed in Sea Water – Globe Export, France
Fruitart Passion Pearls in Cool Mint Vodka -- Jens Møller Products ApS, Denmark
Méditthau Marée, France
Squid and Apple Black Pudding with Scallops and Minted Pea Purée – The Big Prawn Company, United Kingdom
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European Seafood Exposition
and Seafood Processing Europe:
Facts and Figures
Brussels, Belgium (16 April 2013) – The 21st edition of the European Seafood Exposition and the 15th edition of Seafood Processing Europe will open their doors 23 – 25 April 2013 at BRUSSELS EXPO in Brussels, Belgium. Together these events are the world's largest seafood trade fair attracting over 25,000 top buyers and sellers for three days of sourcing products and networking with industry professionals.
The European Seafood Exposition and Seafood Processing Europe events offer the opportunity to connect with an international customer base— all in one location. Exhibitors represent over 70 countries and buyers from all major purchasing categories: importer/exporter; broker/trader; processor; fishing company & aquaculture; services; distribution/wholesale; retail; and foodservice and catering, attend from over 140 countries.
High volume buyers come from all around the world to source new products and find the newest ideas and technologies emerging into the market. Companies represented at the event include Accor, Ahold, Aldi Zaandam B.V., ASDA, Auchan, Carrefour, Casino Global Sourcing, Costco Wholesale Corporation, Delhaize Group, Esselunga S.p.A, Grupo Eroski, LSG Sky Chefs, Makro/Makro Cash & Carry, Marks & Spencer, Metro/Metro Cash & Carry, Sainsbury's, Sodexo, TESCO, and many more.
Top 10 products visitors look for at the European Seafood Exposition and Seafood Processing Europe are frozen seafood, fresh seafood, aquaculture/farm-raised seafood, primary processing equipment, value-added seafood, transportation/logistics/cold storage, services, packaging materials & equipment, canned seafood and live seafood.
"The [European Seafood Exposition] puts all the products and the suppliers that we want to deal with in one place...The range of seafood available, quality and diversity of exhibitors and overall layout were excellent," said past attendee John Gay, Senior Manager Agency Lines, Tassal Group Ltd.
Every year buying decisions are made during and immediately following the three-day event. In 2012, 83 percent of visitors were involved in purchasing decisions and 71 percent planned on purchasing products or services as a result of attending the event.*
At the 2012 event, 93 percent of attendees surveyed expressed their intention of returning to the 2013 Exposition.
Visit www.euroseafood.com and www.europeseafoodprocessing.com for more information on the 2013 European Seafood Exposition and Seafood Processing Europe.
About Diversified Business Communications
Based in Portland, Maine, USA, Diversified Business Communications provides information and market access through face-to-face events, magazine publishing, and online resources on four continents. Diversified Business Communications serves several industries, including seafood, food service, natural and organic, commercial marine, healthcare, and business management. The company's global seafood portfolio of expositions and media includes Seafood Expo North America, Seafood Processing North America, the European Seafood Exposition, Seafood Processing Europe, the Asian Seafood Exposition, Seafood Barcelona, SeaFood Business magazine, and SeafoodSource.com. The company operates divisions in Australia, Hong Kong, India, the UK, and Canada. www.divbusiness.com
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European Seafood Exposition
and Seafood Processing Europe
Seafood Prix d'Elite Finalists Unveiled
Brussels, Belgium (13 March 2013) - The finalists for the 2013 European Seafood Exposition Seafood Prix d’Elite new products competition were announced last Thursday by event organizer Diversified Business Communications of Portland, Maine.
The winners will be unveiled at an awards ceremony on 23 April in Auditorium 2000 at the BRUSSELS EXPO in Brussels, Belgium.
In addition to the grand prizes for the best new retail product and best new foodservice product, five special awards will be presented for originality, convenience, health and nutrition, retail packaging and seafood product line.
There are 42 finalists representing 10 countries this year. They are:
- Pintxo Donostiarra from Angulas Aguinaga S.A.U. - Spain
- Pintxos de Marisco from Angulas Aguinaga S.A.U. - Spain
- Anillas de Mar from Angulas Aguinaga S.A.U. - Spain
- Stuffed Potato with Michel Shell from Britexa SARL, SLP Shellfish - France
- Michel Shell in Tempura from Britexa SARL, SLP Shellfish - France
- The ONE by Sturia from Caviar STURIA - France
- Cedar Planked Atlantic Salmon from Cedar Bay Grilling Company Ltd. - Canada
- Ready To Poach Atlantic Salmon from Cedar Bay Grilling Company Ltd. - Canada
- Vinegar to Grate from Globe Export - France
- Fresh Seaweed in Sea Water from Globe Export - France
- Tartinables de poisson au Boursin from Guayder - France
- Cimbrics Caviar Cocktail from Jeka Fish & Cimbric - Denmark
- Cimbric MSC Fish Cakes from Jeka Fish & Cimbric - Denmark
- Fruiart® Passion Pearls in Cool Mint Vodka from Jens Møller Products ApS – Denmark
- Choco-art® - Made of Seaweed from Jens Møller Products ApS – Denmark
- Larsen PURE from Larsen Danish Seafood A/S - Denmark
- Lofoten Grov Fiskeburger Med 80% Fisk from Lofotprodukt AS - Norway
- Hot Smoked Salmon Medallions - Fine Herbs from Marine Harvest VAP Europe - Belgium
- Waffle with Salmon and Leek and Waffle with Salmon, Zucchini and Cheese with Garlic and Herbs from Marine Harvest VAP Europe - Belgium
- Seven from Medithau Maree - France
- Sliced Smoked Fish “En direct des ports bretons”(Live catch from Brittany’s Harbours) from Meralliance - France
- Tournedos de Truite au Foie Gras from Norway Seafoods - France
- Canapé Kit from Pescaviar S.L. - Spain
- Flavored Party Fish Cubes from Pickenpack Europe - France
- Raspberry Point Oysters from Raspberry Point Oyster Co. Inc. - Canada
- Dumplings with Seafood from Salas Zivis LLC - Latvia
- Breaded Squid Cakes from Salas Zivis LLC - Latvia
- Selwyn's Crispy Seaweed Snack from Selwyns Seafoods Ltd – United Kingdom
- Baked Cromer Crab with Walsingham Cheese from The Big Prawn Company - United Kingdom
- Seafood Ice Cream from The Big Prawn Company - United Kingdom
- Squid and Apple Black Pudding with Scallops and Minted Pea Puree from The Big Prawn Company - United Kingdom
- Squid and Apple Black Pudding from The Big Prawn Company - United Kingdom
- Crayfish Risotto Cakes from The Big Prawn Company - United Kingdom
- Oeufs Drumkilbo from The Big Prawn Company - United Kingdom
- Paella Fishcakes from The Big Prawn Company - United Kingdom
- Vietnamese-Style Pancake Coated Prawn from Trangs Group – United Kingdom
- Vici Cups from Viciunai Group - Belgium
- Hot Smoked Salmon Blue Cheese from Viking Seafood Oy Ab Ltd - Finland
- Mussels - Mustard & Honey from Vilsund Blue A/S - Denmark
- Mussels - Beer & Dill from Vilsund Blue A/S - Denmark
- Floral Touch from Vinh Hoan Corporation - Vietnam
- Fish™ in Wrap from Vinh Hoan Corporation - Vietnam
Now in its thirteenth year of honoring the finest new seafood products entering the market, the Seafood Prix d’Elite competition continues to grow in importance and prestige. The Seafood Prix d’Elite takes place alongside the European Seafood Exposition and Seafood Processing Europe. Together, these events form the world’s largest seafood exposition, with buyers from more than 140 countries in attendance.
With more than 1,600 exhibitors at the European Seafood Exposition and Seafood Processing Europe, to be chosen as a winner or selected as a finalist of the Seafood Prix d’Elite is a notable achievement.
About Diversified Business Communications
Diversified Business Communications, based in Portland, Maine, US provides information and market access through face-to-face events, magazine publishing, and online resources on four continents. Diversified serves a number of industries including: seafood, food service, natural and organic, healthcare, commercial marine and business management. Diversified operates divisions in Australia, Hong Kong, India, the UK and Canada. For more information, visit: www.divbusiness.com.
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European Seafood Exposition
and Seafood Processing Europe
World’s Largest Trade Resource for Business Opportunities
Brussels, Belgium (15 March, 2013) - The 21st edition of the European Seafood Exposition (ESE) and 15th edition of Seafood Processing Europe (SPE) will be held at the BRUSSELS EXPO in Brussels, Belgium from Tuesday 23 to Thursday 25 April 2013. This global annual event attracts over 25,000 seafood buyers and sellers from around the world and hosts the prestigious Seafood Prix d’Elite New Products Competition.
The European Seafood Exposition and Seafood Processing Europe is the world’s largest seafood trade fair and features companies who are seeking access to the strong European seafood consuming market. The exposition features more than 1,600 exhibiting suppliers from over 70 countries with a wide variety of offerings: fresh and frozen fish and seafood; processed and packaged fish and seafood; processing and packaging equipment; freight forwarders and logistics services; and seafood-industry services.
“Every year, the exposition is highly anticipated by suppliers and buyers who are counting on this three-day event to conduct business, network and develop relationships with key players in the industry, source fish and seafood products from around the world, and have the opportunity to share industry ideas with the international seafood community,” said Liz Plizga, Show Director for Diversified Business Communications.
Figures based on a 2012 visitor survey show that 83% of the visitors have purchasing authority, 71% of the visitors intend to purchase as a result of attending the exposition and 82% of those surveyed found new companies or products.
Seafood Prix d’Elite
Now in its thirteenth year, the Seafood Prix d’Elite New Products Competition recognizes the best new seafood products of the year developed for the European market. Each year, awards are presented for Best Retail Product and Best Foodservice Product. Special awards are also given at the judges’ discretion in the categories of Convenience, Nutrition and Health, Retail Packaging, Originality, and Best Seafood Product Line.
Recently, forty-two finalists representing 10 countries have been selected and winners will be revealed at this year’s awards ceremony on 23 April in Auditorium 2000 at the BRUSSELS EXPO. All exhibitors and visitors are invited to attend. The winners’ products will also be on display at the exhibition.
For additional information on the 2013 European Seafood Exposition and Seafood Processing Europe, please visit www.euroseafood.com.
About Diversified Business Communications
Based in Portland, Maine, USA, Diversified Business Communications provides information and market access through face-to-face events, magazine publishing, and online resources on four continents. Diversified Business Communications serves several industries, including seafood, food service, natural and organic, commercial marine, healthcare, and business management. The company’s global seafood portfolio of expositions and media includes Seafood Expo North America, Seafood Processing North America, the European Seafood Exposition, Seafood Processing Europe, the Asian Seafood Exposition, Seafood Barcelona, SeaFood Business magazine, and SeafoodSource.com. The company operates divisions in Australia, Hong Kong, India, the UK, and Canada. divbusiness.com
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