The Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA) was formed in 1993 to represent the interests of prawn farmers and to foster the development of the Australian prawn farming industry. The industry now produces over 2,000 tonnes of product with a farm gate value in excess of $40 million and, while one...
During October 2012, a shipment of blue mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) derived from the east coast of Tasmania was tested by the Japanese import authorities (Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare; MHLW) and found to be contaminated with unacceptable levels (0.8mg/kg) of paralytic shellfish...
Three years ago, Seafood Australia Pty Ltd, which publishes Seafood Australia trade magazine, began a series of seafood recipe books titled Quick+Easy Seafood, for distribution through seafood retail shops. Their purpose is to assist retailers develop sales, and to convey industry profile messages...