October 25, 2016
It is a common misconception that Pacific Oysters are much larger in size than Sydney Rock Oysters. It is true that Pacific Oysters grow faster and can reach impressive sizes such as Grande (400g+), however when comparing the standard size grades of Pacific and Sydney Rock Oysters, the size difference is actually quite minimal. The chart below shows the average sizes within the standard size grades for both species and shows that Sydney Rock Oysters really do measure up where it counts.
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October 10, 2016
At the end of a narrow dirt road at Lemon Tree Passage, a row of tin oyster-farm sheds sits on the banks of picturesque Port Stephens. These waters are home to XL Oysters, one of Australia’s larger producers of Sydney Rock Oysters. Continued below...
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October 10, 2016
Rock Oysters are a brilliant product, loved by true Oyster connoisseurs for their local, artisanal production and sweet regional flavours. The challenge the industry faces with growing consumption of these beautiful oysters however come not from the product, but rather the inconsistencies created in supply and quality that inevitably come from over 60 companies all doing it differently. Continued below...
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October 10, 2016
This year’s tiger prawn stockings at GCMA and Seafarms have been significantly more successful than last year, and we are hopeful this will translate into improved crops for the 2016/17 summer period. Continued below...
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August 17, 2016
Seafarms are currently harvesting fresh Crystal Bay banana prawns, and will continue through to October. Continued below...
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August 17, 2016
Blue Harvest is proud to announce we will be managing the sales and marketing for approximately 15 rock oyster farms moving forward, and possibly more.
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The industry has historically managed sales and marketing on a farm by farm basis, with limited strategic planning and this has created continued volatile market conditions for both the growers and their customers.
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We aim to streamline this, and move the focus from in and out trading to a stable supply, quality first approach, where the oysters are the champions, and market growth can support industry growth.
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