8 finalists have been named in the best new seafood product competition to be awarded at Seafood Expo Asia, taking place 4 to 6 September at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore.

Modeled after the Seafood Excellence Awards presented at Seafood Expo North America and the Seafood Excellence Global Awards given out at Seafood Expo Global, the Seafood Excellence Asia Awards are selected based on criteria including innovation, packaging, pricing, and market acceptance.

In the inaugural edition of the event in 2023, Cooke subsidiary Tassal took home the Best New Product award for its Tassal Tassie Smoked Salmon Twin Pack 2 x 50g.

The 2024 finalists include:

Fisher Farms, Incorporated (Philippines) – Gourmet Milkfish Fillet Variety Pack 

Vinh Hoan Corporation (Vietnam) – Lucky Bag

Fisher Farms, Incorporated (Philippines) – Corn and Coconut Breaded Shrimp

Caleta Bay (Chile) – Caleta Bay Smoked Trout "Algae & Insects" 

Tuna House Trading Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) – Tuna Potstickers

Yeam Seng Frozen Goods & Fishery Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) – Mr. Seabass 8-Minute Fish Steak 

AquaPri A/S (Denmark) – Trout Caviar 

Tzukuan Fisheries Association (Taiwan) – Fish Soup- Gogi Flavor

According to event organizer Diversified Communications, judging for the award will be done live at the event by a panel of high-volume seafood buyers and industry experts from the retail and foodservice industries across Asia. [Editor's note: Diversified Communications also owns and operates SeafoodSource.]

All products submitted for the competition will be on display at the Product Showcase in stand #D19 and can be viewed on the event website.

The 2024 Seafood Expo Asia will also feature a conference program with speakers addressing timely topics relevant to the Asian seafood industry, as well as a range of other activities.

(Source: Seafoodsource)