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The biennial Sydney Fish Market Seafood Excellence Awards are back in 2024 to showcase the best in the Australian seafood industry, with nominations now open to retailers, suppliers, restaurants, individuals, and businesses from the seafood industry across the state and beyond.
The prestigious awards recognise the seafood industry’s top players across 11 categories for their contribution to the economy, professionalism, and commitment to supplying high quality seafood to local, national, and international markets.
There are less than 2 weeks left to submit your nominations. The finalists in each award category will then be invited to attend a cocktail event in Sydney on Tuesday 23rd April, where the winners will be announced.
As well as recognition as the NSW leaders in their category, the Award winners will then be put forward as the NSW nominees for the National Seafood Awards taking place later this year.
Don’t miss out, nominations close 5pm, Friday 9th February 2024.
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In the picturesque landscape of Upper Natone, Tasmania. A local aquaculturist is making waves in the industry with their unique approach to fish farming. Leigh Atkinson, a dedicated Rainbow Trout farmer, is redefining the game by venturing into producing the species in freshwater ponds, setting his sights on supplying to SFM and SFMblue in the near future.
On a spacious plot of family land, Leigh Atkinson has been cultivating Rainbow Trout for years. However, when faced with the challenges of the retail market, he recently made a bold decision to diversify his operations and seek new avenues for growth. Rather than relying solely on traditional retail channels, Leigh is turning to SFM to explore innovative ways to expand his business.
One of the key elements that makes Leigh's venture stand out is his focus on Rainbow Trout farming in freshwater ponds. While Rainbow Trout are typically associated with wild environments, Atkinson has successfully adapted their cultivation to pond conditions, creating a sustainable and controlled environment for optimal growth.
A freshwater farming approach allows for meticulous control over the Trout's environment and growth, meaning that this pivot will not only enhance the quality of his Trout but also provide consumers with a unique product.
SFM and SFMblue, renowned for a commitment to sourcing high-quality seafood, recognise the value of Leigh's innovative approach. Having a Supplier like Leigh on SFMblue provides consumers access to premium Rainbow Trout, grown sustainably in freshwater ponds in the heart of Upper Natone.
In a world where innovation and sustainability are increasingly valued, Atkinson's pioneering efforts in cultivating freshwater Rainbow Trout exemplifies the transformative potential within the aquaculture industry.
Sydney Fish Market wrapped up 2023 with a bang at its annual golf day hosted at Stonecutters Ridge Golf Club in December. The event brought together suppliers, buyers, and industry colleagues for a day of friendly competition and networking.
The spotlight was on the golf course as a new team of champions emerged, toppling the four-time reigning titleholder, Sydney Fish Market's CEO Greg Dyer. The winning team, comprised of Jen Elliott, Aleks Zoric, Brent Young, and Kiron McIlvin, showcased exceptional skill, seizing victory in a spirited match that added an exciting twist to the event.
In a gracious gesture, Greg Dyer, the outgoing champion, congratulated the winning team, awarding them a gift from SFM and bragging rights for the year to come.
Congratulations to the winning team, and a sincere thank you to all who participated. Here's to more shared experiences, camaraderie, and success in the upcoming year!
The 2023 36-Hour Seafood Marathon welcomed close to 150,000 visitors to the Sydney Fish Market site, a new record for attendance at the event. Further to this, over 15 media outlets attended the SFM site over the course of Marathon, capturing vision of the
event as well as interviewing a range of SFM spokespeople. This resulted in a wide range of valuable media coverage promoting Australian seafood, including in the Sydney Morning Herald and The Daily Telegraph, and on Sunrise, The Today Show, ABC TV and Channels 7, 9, and 10.
Lunar New Year is a prosperous and exciting period for the seafood industry, with well informed and adept suppliers capitalising on this seafood-centric festive period. Sydney Fish Market is advantageously located in Australia’s most multicultural city, making Lunar New Year one of the Market’s busiest trading and visitation periods. We’ve crunched the data to provide you with an insight into highly sought-after species during Lunar New Year, and how you can best take advantage of the trading boom.
Sydney Fish Market has been collaborating with KIN Tuna to provide an offering to Sydney buyers. This effort has included a display on the auction floor, flyers, auction screen promotions, and an engaging tasting and Q&A event.
Hosted in the Sydney Seafood School, a Tuna specialist from Kin Seafood presented 3 different cuts of Bluefin Tuna to eager Suppliers and customers.
