New Innovative Seafood Products Prepare to Be Tasted at the 22nd Annual International Boston Seafood Show; New Product Showcase to Include Nutritious and Convenient Products.

Business Editors

The International Boston Seafood Show

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 2004

The International Boston Seafood Show (IBSS), now entering its 22nd year as the premier global forum for the seafood industry, continues to draw top-notch exhibitors and new products for the 2004 event. The show, which returns to the Hynes Convention Center March 14-16, will feature an already sold-out expo floor and a plethora of inventive seafood products, announces show producer Diversified Business Communications.

"The renowned New Product Showcase at the International Boston Seafood Show draws the latest products in the seafood industry," says Show Director Mary Larkin. "The International Boston Seafood Show attracts thousands of seafood professionals from all over the world, making it the most well-attended seafood industry event. For this reason, traditional brands and emerging seafood companies alike know the Boston Seafood Show is a must-attend event for debuting new products and doing business."

"We're gearing up to launch our newest product, Phillips Salmon Cakes, at IBSS, because year after year the event continues to provide an important venue to meet with our customers, numerous potential customers, suppliers and friends," says Vice President of Marketing for Phillps Foods Inc. Honey Konicoff.

Specific New Product Showcase highlights include:

Gourmet Express

In response to the low-carb diet trend, Gourmet Express will debut their Gourmet Cuisine "Low Carb" Skillet Meals. They will also be launching their tasty Healthy Single Seafood Bowls.

Morey's Seafood International

Morey's Seafood International will be exhibiting three new retail packaged seafood products to meet the demand of today's seafood lovers on the go. Morey's Atlantic Smoked Salmon Portions, a 4oz vacuum packaged smoked Atlantic salmon portion, is available in Classic and Peppered flavor varieties. Morey's Marinated Salmon is a pre-marinated, retail packaged product. It is available in six flavors: Hickory, Teriyaki, 12 Pepper Medley, Lemon Dill, Seasoned Grill and Garlic Cracked Pepper. Lastly, Morey's Marinated Tilapia is a pre-marinated product that is available in three chef developed flavors: Asian Sesame Ginger, Lemon Pepper and Chili Lime.

Phillps Foods Inc.

Phillips Foods has created an upscale version of a traditional American favorite with their Phillips Salmon Cakes. Handmade, these cakes blend large chunks of salmon fillet with capers, dill, onions, celery, breadcrumbs, and a hint of lime.

Clear Spring Foods

Clear Spring Foods' new boneless Maplewood Smoked Idaho Rainbow Trout Fillets will be sure to shorten your time in the kitchen while still capturing that fresh flavor. The Maplewood Smoked Rainbow Trout Fillets come in three flavors: Plain Maplewood Smoked Fillets, Maplewood Smoked with Cracked Black Pepper, Maplewood Smoked with Cracked Pepper, Lemon & Roasted Garlic.

For additional information about the 2004 IBSS or its conference program, please visit www.bostonseafood.com.

About Diversified Business Communications

In addition to producing these events, Diversified Business Communications owns SeaFood Business, National Fisherman, Alaska Fisherman's Journal and WorkBoat magazines. For more information about these publications or industry events, contact Diversified Business Communications at 207/842-5500, or visit the company's Web site at www.divbusiness.com.