MIAMI,
April 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Latitude 45, the No. 1 selling
smoked salmon brand in the U.S., wins the Special Award for Best
Retail Packaging category at the Seafood Excellence Global Awards
for its newest product innovation, Latitude 45 Smoked Salmon Candy
Bites. Introduced by Multi X, the largest and most trusted importer
of salmon products to the U.S., Latitude 45 represents a win from
the only Chilean company nominated at this year's Seafood
Excellence Global Awards. The competition saw 85 entries across the
Retail and Hotel/Restaurant/Catering (HORECA) sectors with
finalists spanning 15 countries.
"We are immensely proud of Latitude 45 for
securing one of the most esteemed awards in our industry and know
this recognition comes as a result of the way each product is
expertly and meticulously crafted and packaged for consumers," said
Fernando Pérez, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of Multi X. "The
fact that our product passed the rigorous evaluation from the
seafood expert judging panel is a testament to Latitude 45's strong
branding and ability to connect with consumers."
Latitude 45 is the only brand on the market that
takes the salmon from fresh to smoked within 24 hours of leaving
the water. Each product is hand-selected and smoked using Multi X's
unique process with Chilean oak wood and locally sourced salt.
Since its introduction to the market in October 2023, Latitude 45 Smoked Salmon Candy
Bites has been popular with consumers, bringing them a ready-to-eat
hot smoked product with endless pairing possibilities and a sweet,
smoky and mild taste profile. All products from the Latitude 45
brand, including Seafood Global Excellence Award winner, Smoked
Salmon Candy Bites, are Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), Best
Aquaculture Practices (BAP) 4 Star, and Orthodox Union Kosher
certified.
The Seafood Excellence Global Awards competition
is designed to recognize the best seafood products represented at
Seafood Expo Global each year. All entrants went through a thorough
screening process, followed by an evaluation from a distinguished
group of seafood experts based on eating experience, packaging,
convenience, originality and market potential. Latitude 45 Smoked
Salmon Candy Bites can be found displayed during the three-day
event in the Seafood Excellence Global stand in the Galleria,
between halls 4 and 5.
ABOUT LATITUDE 45
Latitude 45,
the No. 1 selling salmon brand in the U.S., offers fresh, frozen,
hot and cold smoked products that are Best Aquaculture Practices
(BAP) 4-star, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and OU Kosher
certified. Responsibly farm raised in the pristine waters of
Patagonia, Latitude 45 is the only salmon brand on the market that
goes from fresh to smoked in 24 hours. You can find Latitude 45
products at Walmart, Costco, BJ's Wholesale Club, Winn-Dixie,
Meijer and other retailers. For more information, please visit
www.latitude45salmon.com.
ABOUT MULTI X
Founded in 1987 in
Puerto Montt, Chile, Multi X are pioneers of Chilean
aquaculture. The company actively invests and supports the
development of Southern Chile, as
it has for three decades. Multi X is committed to making the best
salmon in the world, placing sustainability and transparency at the
center of the business, managing our global impact, and generating
responsible and sustainable value for society and its
shareholders.
MEDIA CONTACT
Sophia
Narvaez
Senior Public Relations Specialist
Sophia@thr33fold.com
954-864-9116
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