Key Takeaways
Award Winning Innovation for Foodservice Operators: Trident Seafoods’ Crispy Battered Sauceable Wild Alaska Pollock Nuggets were named Best New Foodservice Product at the 2026 Seafood Excellence Awards, one of the seafood industry’s most prestigious innovation honors.
Designed for Today’s Menus and Today’s Operations: Made with sustainably harvested Wild Alaska Pollock, the nuggets feature a neutral savory batter that stays crispy even when sauced or hot held, supporting dine in, takeout and delivery formats.
Validated by Industry Experts and Culinary Audiences Alike: The Seafood Excellence Award win builds on the product’s earlier People’s Choice Award recognition at the Alaska Symphony of Seafood.
BOSTON, March 15, 2026 – Trident Seafoods, North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company, today announced that its Crispy Battered Sauceable Wild Alaska Pollock Nuggets have been named Best New Foodservice Product at the 2026 Seafood Excellence Awards, presented during Seafood Expo North America (SENA) in Boston. The company had previously announced the product was nominated for the award in a media release here.
Selected from more than 100 entries showcased at the expo’s New Product Showcase in the new Wave Makers’ Zone, the award recognizes seafood products that demonstrate exceptional innovation, market relevance, taste, convenience and originality for foodservice operators.
“This award is a powerful validation of what our customers have been telling us since day one,” said Brian Head, Vice President of Food Service Sales at Trident Seafoods.
“Operators today need menu solutions that are versatile, dependable and built for the realities of modern food service. These nuggets deliver on all fronts, from dine in to takeout and delivery, without sacrificing quality or texture.”
Sauce It. Toss It. Serve It Your Way.
Made with sustainably harvested Wild Alaska Pollock, Trident’s Crispy Battered Sauceable Nuggets feature a neutral savory battered coating designed to stay crispy even when sauced or hot held, allowing chefs to build bold, globally inspired menu applications with confidence. The bite sized format and craveable crispy texture make them ideal for shareables, bowls, wraps and center of the plate entrées across a wide range of cuisines.
The Seafood Excellence Awards are among the most prestigious honors in the North American seafood industry, judged by a panel of industry experts on criteria including taste profile, uniqueness, market potential, convenience, nutritional value, and originality. Winners in the Best New Retail Product and Best New Foodservice Product categories were announced during the first day of this year’s annual SENA event, the largest seafood expo in North America.
“Our team set out to create a product that helps food service operators keep pace with evolving menu trends while staying true to our commitment to quality and responsible sourcing,” Head added. “Being named Best New Foodservice Product is a testament to the collaboration, innovation and deep seafood expertise behind this product, and to the incredible fishermen and employees who make it possible.”
The win builds on a growing list of accolades for Trident’s Crispy Battered Sauceable Nuggets, which previously captured the People’s Choice Award at the Alaska Symphony of Seafood. The People’s Choice Award was a recognition voted on by chefs, industry leaders, and seafood innovators.
For more information about Trident Seafoods’ Crispy Battered Sauceable Wild Alaska Pollock Nuggets, including product specifications, menu inspiration and to request a sample, visit the product page here.
About Trident Seafoods
Trident Seafoods is North America's largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company. Trident is a privately held, 100% USA-owned company with an international operating presence in 10 countries and customers across nearly 60 global markets. Anchored in Alaska and headquartered in Seattle, Washington (USA), Trident employs approximately 7,700 people worldwide each year and partners with over 2,700 independent fishermen and crewmembers in Alaska. Trident catches and processes virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also encompasses cultured and wild species sourced from an international network of trusted suppliers.
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