Seafood

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Seafood country of origin labelling now mandatory

Commenced in 1 July, hospitality businesses across Australia must identify the country of origin of the seafood they serve under new mandatory country of origin labelling (CoOL) requirements. Read More

Dae HongJuly 2, 2026, 9:02 amJuly 2, 2026

FBIN, Food Manufacturing, Grants and Funding, News

NSW government invests $41 million in aquaculture projects

The New South Wales government has announced a $41 million investment in the state’s aquaculture sector, supporting projects aimed at increasing production, improving sustainability and encouraging innovation across regional businesses. Read More

Dae HongJuly 1, 2026, 8:12 amJuly 1, 2026

Events, FBIN, Food Manufacturing, Industry Associations, News, Sustainability, What's On

2026 Sustainable Seafood Awards recap

Retailers, producers and industry leaders were recognised at the 2026 Sustainable Seafood Awards for supporting responsible seafood production. Dae Hong writes. Read More

Dae HongMay 21, 2026, 8:34 amMay 21, 2026

FBIN, Food Manufacturing, News, Sustainability

MSC certified tuna becomes standard in Australian supermarkets

Around 70 per cent of canned tuna sold in Australia is now certified to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard, reflecting a shift in supermarket sourcing and product labelling. Read More

Dae HongMay 6, 2026, 9:48 amMay 6, 2026

Companies, FBIN, Food Manufacturing, Grants and Funding, News

$5.7 million aquaculture investment in South Coast NSW region

The NSW Government and four aquaculture businesses will invest $5.7 million in projects across the Shoalhaven South Coast, targeting oyster, kelp and seafood production. Read More

Dae HongMay 4, 2026, 9:50 amMay 4, 2026

FBIN, Food Manufacturing, Grants and Funding, News, Sustainability

$14.3 million investment supports oyster, kelp and seafood sector

The NSW government, together with 10 aquaculture businesses, will invest $14.3 million in the Bega and South Coast oyster, kelp and seafood sector to expand production, improve sustainability and support jobs. Read More

Dae HongApril 16, 2026, 8:58 amApril 16, 2026

Acquisitions, Companies, FBIN, Food Manufacturing, News

Pure Foods Tasmania to acquire Brilliant Food Australia assets

Pure Foods Tasmania Limited (PFT) has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the assets of Brilliant Food Australia Pty Ltd (BFA), a seafood products business. Read More

Dae HongApril 8, 2026, 8:47 amApril 8, 2026

FBIN, Food Manufacturing, Ingredients, News, Research and Development

Biosensor to check fish freshness in real time

A Monash University researcher spoke with Food & Beverage Industry News about a biosensor that assesses fish freshness in real time, with plans to extend the technology beyond seafood. Dae Hong writes. Read More

Dae HongMarch 19, 2026, 9:32 amMarch 19, 2026

FBIN, Grants and Funding, News, Research and Development, Sustainability, What's On

Deep sea fishery research shows Australian seafood potential

Researchers in Western Australia have identified high value crustacean species that could broaden the scope of the state’s West Coast Deep Sea Crustacean Managed Fishery with POTBoTs. Read More

Dae HongMarch 5, 2026, 9:19 amMarch 5, 2026

Companies, FBIN, Food Manufacturing, News, What's On

Murray Cod Australia appoints Steven Chaur as MD and CEO

Recently appointed managing director and chief executive officer of Murray Cod Australia, Steven Chaur, will lead the next phase of the company’s development, with a focus on domestic channel expansion, revenue growth and operational efficiency. Read More

Dae HongFebruary 23, 2026, 9:58 amFebruary 23, 2026

Events, FBIN, Food Manufacturing, News

Cellar Door Fest marks 15 years of South Australian food and drink

Cellar Door Fest returned to Adelaide Convention Centre, marking 15 years of showcasing South Australia’s food, wine and spirits producers. Read More

Dae HongFebruary 2, 2026, 9:14 amFebruary 2, 2026

FBIN, Food Manufacturing, News, What's On

Sydney Fish Market attracts over 230,000 in one week

Sydney’s new fish market has welcomed more than 230,000 visitors and traded over 160 tonnes of seafood through its auction, trading and retail facilities in its first week of operation. Read More

Dae HongJanuary 30, 2026, 10:20 amJanuary 30, 2026

FBIN, Food Manufacturing, Ingredients, News, Sustainability

Meet the Manufacturer: Clamming it up with Cloudy Bay Clams

A product’s standalone quality and taste can sometimes be enough to tell a story. Cloudy Bay Clams is one example. Dae Hong writes. Read More

Dae HongJanuary 8, 2026, 2:30 pmMarch 20, 2026

FBIN, Food Manufacturing, News, What's On

New Sydney Fish Market nears completion

Construction of the new Sydney Fish Market is nearing completion, with multiple contractors now fitting out 40 retail stores across the site. Read More

Dae HongOctober 9, 2025, 10:00 amOctober 9, 2025

Companies, FBIN, Food Manufacturing, Global Markets, News, What's On

NZ seafood brand under new ownership

New Zealand seafood brand Cloudy Bay Clams is now under new ownership. Led by seafood industry specialists, the company is marketed by George Manettas under the ownership of Tony Muollo. Read More

Dae HongAugust 14, 2025, 9:30 amSeptember 1, 2025

FBIN, International News, Market Insights, News, Sustainability

New certification to boost Australian tuna industry

The Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association (ASBTIA) has reached a new milestone, with its purse seine fishery now certified as sustainable under the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard. Read More

Dae HongApril 24, 2025, 10:43 amApril 24, 2025

News

Sustainable Seafood Award winners make a splash

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) have announced the winners of the sixth Sustainable Seafood Awards Australia.
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Alexandra HaynesApril 13, 2022, 8:24 amApril 13, 2022

News

Catalano’s scales up to bring WA seafood to national supermarkets

Catalano’s Seafood, one of Western Australia’s premier seafood companies, is closing in on making its debut on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) to expand operations and increase its retail supply footprint nationally.
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Alexandra HaynesJanuary 14, 2022, 7:04 amJanuary 14, 2022

News

Aquaculture is now the largest sector of the seafood industry

Australia’s aquaculture sector is continuing on a trajectory of steady growth, but the industry has experienced disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest edition of ABARES’ Australian Fisheries and Aquaculture Statistics.
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Alexandra HaynesAugust 26, 2021, 9:03 amAugust 26, 2021

News

Celebrating Australia’s first National Prawn Day with sustainability

Saturday the 20 of March saw Australia celebrate its first National Prawn Day which also coincided with the start of prawn season for both farmed and wild caught prawns. Read More

Shanna WongMarch 22, 2021, 8:05 amMarch 22, 2021

Seafood

Seafood country of origin labelling now mandatory

NSW government invests $41 million in aquaculture projects

2026 Sustainable Seafood Awards recap

MSC certified tuna becomes standard in Australian supermarkets

$5.7 million aquaculture investment in South Coast NSW region

$14.3 million investment supports oyster, kelp and seafood sector

Pure Foods Tasmania to acquire Brilliant Food Australia assets

Biosensor to check fish freshness in real time

Deep sea fishery research shows Australian seafood potential

Murray Cod Australia appoints Steven Chaur as MD and CEO

Cellar Door Fest marks 15 years of South Australian food and drink

Sydney Fish Market attracts over 230,000 in one week

Meet the Manufacturer: Clamming it up with Cloudy Bay Clams

New Sydney Fish Market nears completion

NZ seafood brand under new ownership

New certification to boost Australian tuna industry

Sustainable Seafood Award winners make a splash

Catalano’s scales up to bring WA seafood to national supermarkets

Aquaculture is now the largest sector of the seafood industry

Celebrating Australia’s first National Prawn Day with sustainability

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