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PROJECT NUMBER • 2014-214
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

RAC WA: Investigating critical biological issues for commercial Greenlip Abalone sea ranching in Flinders Bay, Western Australia

Keywords: Hydrodynamic, dispersal modelling, drift algae, nutritional value, health, physiological stress Summary: The Ocean Grown Abalone Pty Ltd sea ranch is the first abalone sea ranching venture to have been commercialised in Australia. The abalone are grown on patented concrete...
ORGANISATION:
Curtin University
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-121
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Workshop to implement a National Approach to Australian Salmon Market Development and Supply

Australian Salmon fishers, seafood processors and traders in the hospitality, retail and export markets have committed to work together to improve the profile of this undervalued fish species. Participants at the first national Australian Salmon workshop held in Melbourne in February 2019...
ORGANISATION:
Curtin University
Industry

Seafood CRC: understanding and minimising “greying” of farmed barramundi fillets

Project number: 2011-721
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $34,534.40
Principal Investigator: Janet Howieson
Organisation: Curtin University
Project start/end date: 14 Oct 2011 - 30 Oct 2012
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SPECIES

Need

The Australian farmed barramundi industry is currently facing extremely difficult economic times due
to increasing costs of production, decreased sales prices and competition from imported product.
MPA marketing experts have indicated that the grey coloration in the fillet is impacting on sales of raw
farmed barramundi in a retail environment due to the appearance of the fillet, with some retailers
stating “it tastes great but it looks like rubbish” and others refusing to display the fillets in the retail
environment.
Reduction in the greying of the farmed barramundi fillet will results in a more appealing raw fillet,
which, along with an identified consumer preference for purchase of Australian product should result
in a significant increase of sales in the retail sector. Similarly reduction of the greying in cooked fillets
will result in greater confidence from the food service sector.

Objectives

1. Understanding of pre and post harvest factors which impact on graying in farmed barramundi fillets
2. Commercially feasible on farm/processing practices to reduce the greying of farmed barramundi fillets.

Seafood CRC: new product development for low value, high volume species - WA Sardines

Project number: 2010-775
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $48,249.47
Principal Investigator: Janet Howieson
Organisation: Curtin University
Project start/end date: 31 Mar 2011 - 31 May 2012
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SPECIES

Need

Sardines have traditionally been an undervalued species in WA, with the majority of product going for
angler bait and tuna aquaculture feed at an average price of around $1.20/kg. It has been
recognised that there are opportunities in the human consumption market for this fish due to the
relatively high volumes of sustainable production and the perceived health benefits as an oily fish. As a
result some research has focused on increasing the value of sardines in WA, and indeed some
product development and consumer survey work has been undertaken and various value added
products produced (FRDC Project Report 95/142). Generally, however, these products have not had
long term success , partly due to the reduction in supply after the ‘pilchard kills’ of the 1990’s and partly to a disconnect in the production, processing and marketing chain. This project, using methods developed in the accelerated product development project CRC 2010/706, will increase the chance of producing products with market longevity by developing products and an aligned supply chain to meet a specific and pre-identified market opportunity.

To be successful, selling sardines for human consumption needs the expertise of project partners, through the whole chain to identify and exploit new market opportunities for Western Australian sardines. These potential partnerships are in place with this project encompassing producer, processor and distribution channel. Pilot production and market trials, encompassing through chain partnerships and agreed product development practices, protocols and specifications from catch to market are thus able to undertaken, improving the likelihood of market success from the value added sardine products prior to large scale production.

Objectives

1. Develop, pilot and evaluate one new sardine market opportunity.
Industry
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2013-711.20
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Seafood CRC: management, communication and network

This report summarises the activities of FRDC 2013-711.20 Centre of Excellence for Science, Seafood and Health (CESSH): Management, Communication and Network from 2015-2018, following the review and modification of the original CESSH application; FRDC 2013/711. This project, in association with the...
ORGANISATION:
Curtin University
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Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2014-705
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Seafood CRC: a guide for use by the shark and other fisheries for preparation of information for consumers.

This project aimed to develop ‘how to’ guide for small to medium businesses to assist in navigating the Food Standards Code as well as a simple promotional brochure framework, using Augusta Wild Caught Fisheries to illustrate how it could be used in practice. This guide aims to help...
ORGANISATION:
Curtin University
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