Maryland-based company Handy Seafood is planning on launching two new oyster products at the 2017 Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America (SENA) event taking place in Boston from 19 to 21 March.
The products – which will be on display in the New Products Showcase at SENA as well as in Handy’s booth (No. 823) – cater to the growing popularity of oysters within the foodservice and retail sectors, and include Oysters Rockefeller and Oysters Casino.
“Oyster popularity has been on the rise for years in bars and restaurants. Consumers want the back story on foods with adventurous eating and oysters are known for that. We further developed our oyster line with value-added Oysters Rockefeller and Casino so consumers can enjoy this gourmet appetizer at home,” said Maureen Johnson, director of marketing at Handy Seafood.
Handy’s Oyster Collection appeals to retail and club channels as well as foodservice.
“The collection makes for a great foodservice product when local seafood is not a viable option. The restaurant industry has been forced to keep labor costs under control. Not only do you decrease labor costs in food preparation but you reduce food waste and receive Handy’s consistent quality,” Johnson said.
One of the oldest seafood processors in the United States, Handy Seafood has also been a longtime presence at the SENA event in Boston, having attended and exhibited at the show since 1984. SENA is the largest seafood exposition in North America, attracting thousands of buyers and exhibitors supplying the gamut of seafood products including fresh, frozen, packaged and value-added.
