Clearwater's Argentine Subsidiary, Glaciar Pesquera, Awarded Highly Coveted Privilege of Displaying Eco-Label by the Marine Stewardship Council

Bedford, Nova Scotia (ots/PRNewswire) -

- With Photo

Clearwater Seafoods Limited Partnership's (Clearwater) Argentine
subsidiary company Glaciar Pesquera SA is proud to announce that it
has been awarded the privilege to display the blue eco-label from
the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) on its Argentinean Scallop
products. The Argentine or Patagonian scallop fishery is the first
scallop fishery in the world to receive this rigorous independent
certification. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification
comes with the privilege to display the blue eco-label on scallop
products from this fishery.

MSC certified products have a growing audience in North American
and European markets as a result of the increased interest in
products from well-managed and sustainable fishery efforts. The logo
is evidence that the fishery meets the strict environmental
standards set by the MSC and the product originates from a
sustainable and well-managed fishing resource.

"Consumers are showing a growing interest in sustainable product
offerings. In addition, Argentine scallops are excellent source of
protein, low in fat and are filled with the vitamins and minerals
needed for good nutrition and good health. Chefs and 'ready-meal'
food processors are using Argentine scallops in an increasing
variety of preparations; from appetizers like the popular Latin
American Scallop Ceviche, to salads and main entrees. Argentine
scallops are absolutely delicious served either hot or cold. We see
great opportunities for this product on retailer shelves,
particularly for the discerning palates of European and North
American consumers." stated Alan Cameron, Product Manager for
Clearwater Scallops.

Clearwater's strategy of resource ownership depends on ensuring
sustainable harvesting through responsible resource management and it
has been proactive in protecting its key resources through its
investments in science and by actively co-managing these resources
in partnership with government Fishery Organizations. "The Argentine
scallop industry is committed to responsible fishing and we are
actively engaged in providing ongoing support to the Argentine
government's efforts to ensure continued health and sustainability
of the scallop resource," stated Eduardo Gonzalez Lemmi, President
of Glaciar Pesquera SA, Clearwater's Argentine Subsidiary.

Colin MacDonald, Clearwater's Chief Executive Officer stated, "The
road to certification has been a long and dedicated journey.
Sustainability has and will always be a life long commitment of our
company. Our goal is to ensure our corporate philosophies are
reflected in our products and in our fishing operations. The MSC
eco-label demonstrates our commitment to the long-term
sustainability of the species we harvest from the sea. It also
assures the increasing eco-conscious consumer they are buying a
product that is harvested in a sustainable and responsible manner and
one that will be enjoyed by our children and their children for all
the generations to come."

ABOUT CLEARWATER

Clearwater is recognized for its consistent quality, wide
diversity and reliable delivery of premium seafood, including
scallops, lobster, clams, cold-water shrimp, crab and ground fish.

Since its founding in 1976 Clearwater has invested in science,
people, technology, resource ownership and resource management to
preserve and grow its seafood resource. This commitment has allowed
it to remain a leader in the North American seafood industry for
almost three decades.

ABOUT GLACIAR PESQUERA SA's OPERATIONS

Glaciar Pesquerea is a subsidiary of Clearwater. Glaciar's state
of the art processing vessels harvest year-round making their
delicately flavored scallops available throughout the year. After
being harvested the scallops are frozen at sea, binding their
natural moisture and locking in their natural sweet flavor. Research
proves that scallops that are frozen at sea provide chefs and
consumers with minimum shrinkage and maximum cook yield while
protecting the natural delicious taste and superb eating experience
of the scallop. The product is exported from Argentina to markets in
both Europe and North America.

The Patagonian scallop (Zygochlamys patagonica), also called
Argentinean or Antarctic scallop, are harvested wild from the
Argentine Continental Shelf. Famous for their delicate natural sweet
flavor, they are popular in a variety of meal applications.

BEDFORD, Nova Scotia, December 13 /PRNewswire/ --

ABOUT THE MARINE STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is an independent, global,
non- profit organization. It works to enhance responsible management
of seafood resources, to ensure the sustainability of global fish
stocks and the health of the marine ecosystem. It is supported by a
broad coalition of those with a stake in the future of the global
seafood supply. The MSC harnesses consumer power by identifying
sustainable seafood products through an eco-label. For more
information on the MSC and the certification of the Patagonian
Scallop Fishery Certification visit
http://www.msc.org/html/content_1294.htm.

For the MSC announcement visit http://www.msc.org/html/ni_258.htm.

Notes to Editor:

Additional pictures, product fact sheet and recipes available upon
request.

Clearwater website: www.clearwater.ca.

BEDFORD, Nova Scotia, December 13 /PRNewswire/ --

Products bearing the MSC eco-label are available on the MSC
website: www.msc.org.

A picture accompanying this release is available through the PA
Photowire. It can be viewed at www.mediapoint.press.net
or www.prnewswire.co.uk.

ots Originaltext: Clearwater Seafoods Income Fund
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Contact:
For further information: please contact: Holly Reardon, Director of
Marketing Clearwater, +1-(902)-457-8154


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