Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation unveiled the winners of the Alaska Symphony of Seafood, and named Bambino\u2019s Baby Food\u2019s Hali Halibut as the Grand Prize Winner. Hali Halibut also won Juneau People\u2019s Choice, Anchorage People\u2019s Choice awards and first place in retail.<\/p>\n
The seafood symphony, an annual contest for new products from Alaska seafood, took place Feb. 10 in Seattle. The competition enlisted chefs and industry experts to pick the best new seafood products. The judges tasted, deliberated and selected their favorite products based on the products\u2019 packaging and presentation, overall eating experience, price and potential for commercial success.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am beyond words and truly grateful for the overwhelming support from all the voters of the Alaska Symphony of Seafood,\u201d said Zoi Maroudos, owner and President of Bambino\u2019s Baby Food. \u201cI look forward to scaling up our business, helping the Alaskan economy and helping grow healthy, active generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
Additional category winners were as follows:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Foodservice: Deckhand Seafoods\u2019 Canned Smoked Herring<\/p>\n
\u2022 Beyond the Plate: ArXotica\u2019s Quyung-lii Anti-Aging Skin Serum<\/p>\n
\u2022 Beyond the Egg: Alaska Seafood Company\u2019s Smoked Salmon Caviar<\/p>\n
\u2022 Seattle People\u2019s Choice: Trident Seafoods\u2019 Fiesta Salmon Bites<\/p>\n
The first place winners from each category and the grand prize winner will receive booth space at the Seafood Expo North America in March, as well as airfare to and from the show provided by the sponsor, Alaska Airlines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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