Mr. Craig Murray reports

CAPTAIN HIGH LINER'S NEW LOOK REFLECTS THE BRAND'S YOUNG-AT-HEART PERSONALITY

He is an icon of the seafood aisle. He has been a part of Canadian meals since the 1970s. And he just got a fresh new look that is already turning heads.

That is right, Canada, there is a new Captain High Liner in town.

"High Liner is one of our country's most beloved and trusted brands and the Captain plays a significant role in that," said Craig Murray, senior vice-president, marketing and innovation, at High Liner Foods Inc. "We wanted the brand's visual identity to reflect our modern product line and our passion for seafood."

And passion is what they got. Consumers reacted with delight at the new look. On closer inspection, it becomes clear that it is still the same Captain. However, many on social media were quick to point out that the Captain's new look, without his hat and turtleneck, is turning heads.

"We appreciate the attention and that people like him," laughed Mr. Murray. "He is the same trustworthy Captain, but now people see him in a new light. His look fits our young-at-heart personality. He reflects that we are a modern brand creating new and inspiring seafood products."

The revamped icon comes as part of a major refresh of the High Liner brand and coincides with High Liner Foods' 120th anniversary this year. "The new look of the High Liner brand is an exciting and dramatic refresh," noted Mr. Murray. "But it was never about creating a new Captain or changing him too much. We wanted people to see what was always there. He is the Captain Canadians know and love. We just let him shine with a trim and a fresh wardrobe."

High Liner Foods is championing the incredible taste, versatility and role of seafood on Canadian plates. Along with new product innovation and brand new packaging, the company is launching its new "Seafood is Better" positioning with a fully integrated marketing launch. The company invites people to check out High Liner's new packaging and delicious new products, including wild-caught Haddock Bites, an on-trend shareable product that is perfect for multiple eating occasions, including snacking. Haddock Bites will be available at Canadian grocery stores nationwide starting in April.

"We believe that seafood is better," said Mr. Murray, "and we are on a mission to inspire Canadians to enjoy seafood like never before."

About High Liner Foods Inc.

High Liner Foods is the leading North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood. High Liner Foods' retail-branded products are sold throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico (under the High Liner, Fisher Boy, Mirabel, Sea Cuisine and C. Wirthy & Co. labels) and are available in most grocery and club stores. The company also sells branded products to restaurants and institutions (under the High Liner Foodservice, Icelandic Seafood and FPI labels) and is the major supplier of private label value-added seafood products to North American food retailers and food-service distributors.