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January 3, 2017

White Spot Syndrome Virus in Prawns

In November 2016, in what is potentially a devastating turn for the Australian Prawn Farming industry, White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) was discovered on a prawn farm on the Logan River, QLD. Until then, Australia had been the only prawn growing region in the world free from WSSV. xxx There is no food safety risk or risk to human health from WSSV, however the disease is highly lethal and contagious for prawns, killing them quickly once it takes hold. xxxx There are currently no available treatments for WSSV but prawn producers in Asia and the Americas have successfully implemented production management strategies to reduce the impact of the disease on their farms. xxxx The Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Biosecurity division is presently working with stakeholders to implement emergency response plans to limit the impact of the WSSV outbreak. xxx Media updates are being released as soon as developments occur. For more information please visit: xxxx http://www.apfa.com.au xxxx http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-08/source-of-prawn-virus-still-unknown/8103722 xxxx http://www.agriculture.gov.au/about/media-centre/media-releases/update-detection-white-spot-prawns-231216 xxxx http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-23/qld-prawn-farmers-blame-white-spot-outbreak-on-imported-prawns/8144876 xxx

Image courtesy of DAF, QLD

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October 10, 2016

Supply Update – What’s Frozen?

We currently have Brazilian lobster tails ranging in sizes from 6oz right through to 20oz in stock and available to order. xxx We have more 4oz tails from the new season on the water which will arrive during October. xxx New season king crab is not due until November 2016. xxx All of our frozen prawns are fully allocated – if you have a special request please contact your Business Development Manager and we will see what we can do.

October 10, 2016

Supply Update – What’s Fresh?

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...

August 17, 2016

Supply Update – What’s Frozen?

We currently have Brazilian lobster tails ranging in sizes from 6oz right through to 20oz in stock and available to order. We have 4oz tails from the new season on the water – and are due to arrive in late August/early September. xxxx Sashimi grade raw Crystal Bay banana prawns are back in stock, along with small quantities of freshly frozen cooked 21-30/lb, 16-20/lb and 10-15/lb in 3kg cartons. xxxx Our frozen cooked Australian Tiger prawns from all farms are fully allocated. xxxx New season king crab is not due until November 2016.

August 17, 2016

Supply Update – What’s Fresh?

Seafarms are currently harvesting fresh Crystal Bay banana prawns, and will continue through to October. Continued below...

June 27, 2016

Making Some Noise: Crystal Bay Prawns

Australia's favourite banana prawn has been flying high recently with Crystal Bay Prawns being featured in a "Food Thinkers' video with high profile chef David Rebeccato from Aqua Dining on International Jetstar flights throughout June / July. (VIEW) xxx Delivering the message: 'Prawn Farming - The Way of the Future'; ABC1's Surfing the Menu also recently starred Crystal Bay Prawns, with the boys from the show netting their own prawns from the farm at Seafarm before cooking them up in a fantastic dish. (VIEW) xxx For all Crystal Bay Prawn lovers you can now follow your favourite prawns on Facebook and You Tube: xxx Crystal Bay Facebook Page “Australia’s Favourite Prawns” xxx Crystal Bay YouTube Channel “All About Prawns”