35 finalists have been selected for the 2026 Seafood Excellence Global Awards, taking place at Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global in Barcelona, Spain from 21 to 23 April 2026.
The annual competition recognizes the best seafood products presented at the Expo this year. The finalists in this year’s competition span across 16 countries competing for one of two awards: Best Retail Product or Best Hotel/Restaurant/Catering Product (HORECA). Four additional awards will also be announced that highlight achievements in innovation, convenience, retail packaging, and seafood product line.
Winners will be announced during a reception on the first day of the Expo, 21 April 2026 at the Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue.
The 2026 HORECA product category finalists are:
- Ferguson Australia Pty Ltd. – Southern Rock Lobster Frozen Half (Australia)
- Frais Embal – Salmon Roll (France)
- Golden Fresh Sdn Bhd – BBQ Rice Paper Breaded Salmon Tenders (Malaysia)
- Golden Fresh Sdn Bhd – Crevettes Black Diamond (Malaysia)
- Hätälä Oy – Warm-Smoked Salmon Crumble (Finland)
- Huîtres Legris – Öystar Elixir (France)
- Kalaneuvos Oy – Crispy Rainbow Trout Schnitzel (Finland)
- Stolt Sea Farm – Turbot Steaks (Spain)
The 2026 Retail category product finalists are:
- Azurmar Seafood S.L. – Palourdes Européennes Ruditapes Decussatus (Morocco)
- Friultrota di Pighin srl – Regina di San Daniele - Kyoto Gravlax (Italy)
- Friultrota di Pighin srl – Regina di San Daniele - Sana'a Gravlax (Italy)
- Golden Fresh Sdn Bhd – Lightly Seasoned Lemon and Dill Black Cod Portion in Pouch (Malaysia)
- Golden Fresh Sdn Bhd – Sunburst Citrus & Dill Half Lobster (Malaysia)
- Hätälä Oy – Fish & Veggie Nuggets with Dip (Finland)
- Iceco Fish – Herring Tartare - Scandinavian Style (Lithuania)
- L'Assiette Bleue – Burger de Cabillaud - Panure Graines (France)
- Lerøy Seafood Group – Fish Taco Sticks - Jalapeño & Lime (Norway)
- Multi X S.A – Latitude 45 Charcuterie Board (Chile)
- Ocean's 67 B.V. – Hybrid Salmon (Netherlands)
- Pickenpack Seafoods GmbH – Alaska Pollock Fillet Portions with Fermented Garlic Marinade (Germany)
- Resko Sp. z o.o. – Clean Label Seafood (Poland)
- Reunimer – Marlin Gravelax (France)
- Reunimer – Swordfish Sarcives (France)
- Sykes Seafoods – Argentinian Red Shrimp with Chimichurri Butter (United Kingdom)
- Sykes Seafoods – Ultimate Lobster, Prawn & Crayfish Cocktail (United Kingdom)
- Sykes Seafoods – XXL North Atlantic Scallops with Garlic & Herb Butter (United Kingdom)
- Van Duc Tien Giang Food Export Company – Potato Cups with Fish (Vietnam)
- Vega Salmon A/S – Captain Salmo's Vienna-Style Salmon Sausages (Denmark)
- Vensy España, S.A. – Smoked Salmon Sirloin + Guacamole (Spain)
- Viciunai Group – Viči Cold-Smoked Sliced Atlantic Salmon Loin (Lithuania)
- Viciunai Group – Viči Herring Jerky Black Garlic, Sumac and Chilli (Lithuania)
- Viciunai Group – Viči High-Protein Surimi Stick (Lithuania)
- Viciunai Group – Viči Salmon Meal Deal (Lithuania)
- Viciunai Group – Viči Salmon Pop Bites - Lemon Flavor (Lithuania)
- Viciunai Group – Viči Smoked Herring Slices - Natural (Lithuania)
All submitted products will be displayed throughout the three-day event at the Seafood Excellence Global stand, located in the Galleria between halls 4 and 5, and can be viewed on the event's website at Seafood Excellence Global Awards Products.
In addition to the Seafood Excellence Global Awards, the Seafood Excellence Awards are held annually at Seafood Expo North America in Boston and the Seafood Excellence Asia Awards are held annually at Seafood Expo Asia in Singapore. All three awards are organized by Diversified, producer of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America and Seafood Expo Asia/Seafood Processing Asia. This year, Seafood Expo North America was held 15 - 17 March; Seafood Expo Asia will be held 2 - 4 September 2026. [Editor's note: Diversified also owns and operates SeafoodSource.]
