New Product Showcase & Competition

The International Boston Seafood Show offers two unique ways to gain greater exposure for the new products you plan to introduce at the show – The New Product Showcase & Competition.  Apply today!  See who exhibited New Products in 2008!

All food products entered for the Showcase and Competition are displayed in special new products area on the show floor.  In addition to this exposure, all entered products are screened and finalists selected for tasting and evaluation in the New Product Competition.  A panel of distinguished seafood buyers conduct the final judging, which takes place during show hours in the Demonstration Theatre, located on the show floor.  Awards are given for the Best Foodservice Product and the Best Retail Product of the show. 

How to Enter
International Boston Seafood Show exhibitors may enter the New Product Showcase & Competition by completing the combined application and submitting the entry fee -- the 2009 application will be available soon. 

Products will be evaluated on their uniqueness and appropriateness to the market.

Judging Criteria

· Taste profile (flavor, texture, aroma, cooked appearance)
· Packaging (label information, environmental factors, food safety)
· Market potential (potential for commercial success, correct packaging and profile for target market, value, quality/price ratio)
· Convenience for end user and consumer
· Nutritional value
· Originality

Other Policies

Products may be entered in either the retail or foodservice category, but NOT BOTH.  Please choose the category that fits the primary market for your product.

All entry information, screening results, and judging scores and comments are strictly confidential.  Entry information identifying the winning products will be used in press information announcing the winners.  Apply today!

Please read the Requirements and Regulations carefully.

Learn More about the 2009 New Product Showcase.