The flavoring powder is made of wild, sustainable blue mussels caught in Denmark’s Limfjord.

Kermarée and Vilsund Blue Take Top Honors at 2014 Seafood Prix d’Elite

Kermarée and Vilsund Blue were awarded the top prizes in the 14th annual Seafood Prix d’Elite new products competition at Seafood Expo Global, the world’s largest and most prestigious seafood event.

The winners were selected from a field of 34 finalists and were announced at a special Seafood Prix d’Elite reception.

Kermarée Coffret Plateau de Fruits de Mer.

Kermarée of Blainville-sur-Mer, France took the top award for best new retail product with its entry, Coffret Plateau de Fruits de Mer. This convenient kit provides four varieties of fresh cooked shellfish to allow the consumer to easily create a shellfish platter at home. Langoustines, shrimp, crab claws and whelks are packed in individual trays and then stacked in a cardboard carton with two display windows. The judges particularly noted the quality and freshness of the seafood, and the well-designed package for this product.

Paella 1-2-3 Delfin by Delfin Ultracongelados.

In the foodservice category, the top prize was given to Vilsund Blue of Nykøbing, Denmark for its product, Mussel Powder. This flavoring powder is made of wild, sustainable blue mussels caught in Denmark’s Limfjord.

Produced with no additives, the powder can be used to enhance the taste of seafood dishes and sauces, and also with poultry, meat and vegetables. The judges noted the wide variety of applications for this product and the depth of flavor it provided.

In addition to the two grand prizes, the judges also gave five special awards:

The Seafood Prix d’Elite special prize for Health & Nutrition was also awarded to Kermarée for its Coffret Plateau de Fruits de Mer. The naturally healthy shellfish presented in this product provide a good source of lean protein, are low in fat and offer a number of beneficial trace elements.

Marine Harvest VAP Europe Salmon Filo Pastry Pie.

Marine Harvest VAP Europe from Brugge, Belgium was awarded the Seafood Prix d’Elite special award for Convenience for its product Salmon Filo Pastry Pie. This product is a multi-layer pastry cup filled with natural and smoked Atlantic salmon in a creamy white sauce, topped with grated Emmental cheese. Perfect for an appetizer or light meal, the product offers consumers an easy way to enjoy an elegant seafood preparation.

Paella 1-2-3 Delfin by Delfin Ultracongelados of Ontigola, Spain was presented the Seafood Prix d’Elite special award for Retail Packaging. This easy-to-use paella kit provides all the ingredients to make a traditional seafood paella at home. Step-by-step directions in multiple languages are included on the package and product windows highlight both the quality of the ingredients and the ease of preparation. A QR code links to a video recipe of the dish.

The Big Prawn Company Double Dippers Prawn Cracker.

The Big Prawn Company of Melton Constable in the United Kingdom was presented the Seafood Prix d’Elite special award for Originality for its Double Dippers Prawn Cracker. This innovative snack product presents king prawns, sweet chili sauce and prawn crackers separately in a three-compartment tray. The consumer is encouraged to use the enclosed spork to “double dip” the prawns, first in the sauce and then in the crushed crackers. The result is a spicy, crunchy seafood snack.

A premier event at Seafood Expo Global, the Seafood Prix d'Elite new products competition recognizes the best new seafood products of the year developed for the European market.

The Big Prawn Company was also presented with the Seafood Prix d’Elite special award for Seafood Product Line for the three-flavor Double Dippers line. In addition to the Prawn Cracker variety, the line also features Prawn Curry Club with king prawns, mild curry mayonnaise and crushed poppadoms; and Crayfish Carnivale with crayfish tails, chipotle salsa dip and crushed corn tortilla chips. The line is packed in clear plastic folding trays to show the product and facilitate the three-part eating process.

The winners of the 2014 Seafood Prix d’Elite were chosen from a field of 34 finalists representing 11 countries. The winners and finalists are on display at Hall 11, Stand 2501 at Seafood Expo Global and Seafood Processing Global.

About Seafood Expo Global and Seafood Processing Global

Formerly named the European Seafood Exposition and Seafood Processing Europe, Seafood Expo Global and Seafood Processing Global 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 Communications, an international leader in seafood-industry expositions and media.

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