Seafood Industry Australia

📢 Progress on Country-of-Origin Labelling for Seafood 📢 Seafood Industry Australia welcomes the Albanese Government’s continued progress on mandatory Country-of-Origin Labelling (CoOL) for seafood in food service, with implementation set for 1 July 2025. “This announcement marks a significant milestone in ensuring Australian consumers have the information they need to make informed choices when dining out,” said SIA CEO Veronica Papacosta. “CoOL is a win for both consumers and industry, empowering people to choose Australian seafood when they want to.” Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gbmdVPHu

A fantastic turnout at the Seafood Industry Australia Stay Afloat BBQ – 50 Events in 50 Days! ⚓ Today was all about coming together, supporting one another, and having open, meaningful conversations about mental health and wellbeing in the fishing and marine industries. A huge thank you to the Stay Afloat team for their hard work in delivering a warm and welcoming Aussie BBQ. Events like these create space for connection, support, and raising awareness in our industry. It was also a privilege to have Kylie Graham from Australian Women in Fishing join us, sharing valuable insights and highlighting the need for greater mental health support - especially for women in the fishing sector and Indigenous communities. 🖤❤️💛 Just as the ocean finds its calm after a storm, we too can find peace and strength through community and support. If you or someone you know could use support - or if you’d like to find out how you can get involved - visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/gec8qdks. You are not alone. We look forward to seeing you at the next event!

Preparations are in full swing for the Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group’s next export market activation, taking place in Japan next month (April 9). Japan is the sixth destination for the group, which is targeting high-value export markets throughout Asia to increase export opportunities for Australian producers of premium food and beverages. The Collaboration Group is leveraging the strength of the five member organisations, which includes Seafood Industry Australia along with Wine Australia, Dairy Australia, Hort Innovation, and Meat & Livestock Australia, to deepen connections with Japan, advance bilateral trade and improve market access. Japan has played a critical role in shaping the success of Australia’s seafood industry, with its discerning consumers appreciating the quality, sustainability and provenance of Australia’s premium seafood. It’s Australian seafood’s second largest export market making up about 15-20 per cent of the market, with clear opportunities for growth in tuna and abalone as well as wild-caught and aquaculture prawns, among others. #tastethewonders #tastethewondersofoz #SeafoodIndustryAustralia #australianseafood #aussieseafood #australianfood #aussiefood  @dairyaustralia @hortinnovation @mla @wineaustralia 

Become FRDC's next Managing Director. The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to deliver national research, development and innovation addressing stakeholder challenges and opportunities, foster key partnerships and ensure FRDC continues to deliver impact for fishing and aquaculture, the environment and the broader community.    Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gAcA53ay Applications close 11 April 2025

CEO Veronica Papacosta recently met with Mr. Ye Wei, the Consul for Economic and Commercial Affairs at the Consulate General in Sydney. The discussion centered on strengthening bilateral relations between Australia and China, with a particular focus on expanding opportunities for Australian seafood exports to the Chinese market. The meeting highlighted the potential for collaboration, mutual growth, and the importance of fostering stronger trade ties to support the Australian seafood industry in building close ties with China.

📢 Darwin seafood community – you’re invited! 🦐🎣 Join Stay Afloat for a 50 Events in 50 Days gathering on Friday 21 March 2025, from 12:30 PM at Shed 2, Frances Bay Mooring Basin (Australia Bay Seafoods). All who are connected to the Darwin seafood industry are welcome to stop by the Duck Pond for a BBQ lunch and a chat. This is a great opportunity to connect, support each other, and have open conversations about mental health and wellbeing. Skye from Stay Afloat will be there—come say hi and make yourself known, whether you work on a vessel, in the Duck Pond, at a desk, or behind a counter. Let’s foster connection, resilience, and a safe space to talk about challenges. #StayAfloat #SeafoodIndustry #MentalHealthMatters #Darwin #Wildcatch

Join Us This Thursday for the First Sea Safe Webinar – Useful Inductions and Drills! About This Webinar: How do seafood businesses manage inductions and drills while balancing the demands of a busy operation? In this first Sea Safe webinar, industry professionals will share real experiences and practical solutions from vessels, offices, and dive operations—focusing on what works, the challenges they face, and how they keep their teams safe. 📅 Date: Thursday, 20 March 🕒 Time: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm (AEDT) 📍 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gSna-gwF Hear from industry experts: 🎤 Sam Henry – Rare Seafoods 🎤 Bradley Milic – Australian Longline 🎤 Karen Miller – Malanda Seafoods For Industry, By Industry – This isn’t about compliance; it’s about real conversations and practical insights from those working in the industry every day. Don’t miss out—register now and be part of the discussion! #SeaSafe #WorkplaceSafety #SeafoodIndustry Jo Marshall, Jacky Cartwright

📢 QLD Futures of Seafood – 2025 Industry Workshop Date Announced Seafood Industry Australia, the Blue Economy CRC, Queensland Seafood Industry Association Inc and CSIRO invite Queensland’s commercial seafood industry to an exclusive workshop exploring the future of Australian seafood. 📅 Date: 14 April 2025 ⏰ Time: 12:00 – 4:30 PM 📍 Location: Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane 👥 Who: Commercial industry participants from aquaculture, post-harvest, and wild-caught sectors 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/g-JDf5yw This interactive session will present cutting-edge modelling and insights on how climate, policy, and market changes could impact seafood production, marine ecosystems, and coastal communities by 2040. We want to hear from you about the future scenarios we’ve created. Are they on track? What’s missing? What would you like to see happen now? Join us for a pivotal discussion where your input will directly influence the future of our Australian seafood industry. #FuturesOfSeafood #SeafoodIndustry #SustainableSeafood #SeafoodInnovation #QueenslandSeafood

📢 SIA at UQ Career Expo! 🎓🐟 Today, Julie Petty, SIA's GM for Policy and Projects, teamed up with Huon to showcase the incredible opportunities in the seafood industry at UQ’s Career Expo in Brisbane! 🌊 With over 2,000 students in attendance, we’re excited to inspire the next generation to dive into rewarding careers across fishing, aquaculture, science, sustainability, and beyond. 🦐🦑🐠 Interested in a future in seafood? Explore Seafood Careers today! 👉 seafoodcareers.com.au #SeafoodCareers #CareerExpo

🎤 “Are we truly investing in the people and ideas that will secure our food future?” Julie Petty, SIA’s GM of Policy and Projects, delivered a powerful keynote at #EvokeAG, challenging the status quo and calling for bold innovation in Australian seafood. Watch as she unpacks the urgent need for investment in workforce development, risk-taking, and real pathways to commercialisation. The future of our industry depends on it. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g8Q3Wtv8 (start at 40:48) #SeafoodIndustry #Innovation #EvokeAG2025