Clearwater Seafoods Announces British Retail Consortium (BRC) Certification

HALIFAX, Canada, February 17, 2011 - Clearwater is pleased to announce the recent certification of two of its
processing facilities under the British Retail Consortium (BRC) standard for
food safety. Pierce Fisheries, specializing in processed lobster and
individually quick frozen Canadian and Argentine scallops, and St. Anthony
Seafoods, specializing in cooked and peeled shrimp have been certified by the
BRC, the global leader in third-party food safety standards. These recent
certifications recognize Clearwater's dedication to excellence in customer
satisfaction by assigning an "A" grade to the company's stringent quality
control and food safety measures.

Now celebrating 10 years, the BRC has been recognized internationally as
the leader in food safety certification. As a member of the Global Food
Safety Initiative (GFSI) the BRC is committed to continuous improvement of
its food safety standard and requires the same continuous improvement from
the food processing facilities they certify. A growing number of retailers
and major manufacturers in Europe and North America require this independent
certification from their suppliers.

Caroline Davis, General Manager of St. Anthony Seafoods explains the
company's rationale in seeking the certification, "Globally recognized
certifications such as BRC and MSC (Marine Stewardship Council for fisheries
sustainability) help us to ensure that our plants and practices are meeting
the best possible standards and provide valuable third party recognition of
our commitment to our customers."

ABOUT CLEARWATER SEAFOODS LIMITED

Clearwater Seafoods is a leader in the global seafood industry recognized
for its consistent quality, wide diversity and reliable delivery of premium
seafood, including scallops, lobster, clams, cold-water shrimp and crab.
Since it's founding in 1976 Clearwater has invested in science, people,
technology, resource ownership and resource management to sustain and grow
its seafood resource. This commitment has allowed it to remain a leader in
the North American seafood industry. www.clearwater.ca

    For further information:

    Media contact:
    Holly Reardon
    Director of Marketing- Clearwater
    Email: hreardon@clearwater.ca
    Phone: +1-902-457-8154.

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    Clearwater website: www.clearwater.ca

For further information: Media contact: Holly Reardon, Director of Marketing- Clearwater, Email: hreardon at clearwater.ca , Phone: +1-902-457-8154.