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March 30, 2017

Supply Update – What’s Frozen?

Brazilian lobster tails stocks are running low. New season product will not be available until August 2017 at the earliest. If you require stock before August let us know asap. xxxx We are out of stock on cooked King Crab clusters however there is some raw stock remaining. New season King Crab will become available again in November 2017. xxxx Frozen prawn stock is very limited however we do have some stock available in differing grades, forms and species and would suggest you contact us for more information. xxxx We can freeze Goolwa pipis to order. Please contact us if you require frozen pipis.

March 30, 2017

Supply Update – What’s Fresh?

PRAWNS xxxx Fresh tiger and banana prawn supply this year for Easter is looking very weak and will be significantly less than what was available for the same period in 2016. A combination of the loss of product from the Logan River region, and very hot water temperatures in North QLD have combined to leave our current supply levels at historical lows. xxxx Continued below...

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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Prawns

October 25, 2016

Sydney Rock versus Pacific Oysters – Size Comparison

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.

Oysters

October 10, 2016

Behind the scenes with XL Oysters

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...

October 10, 2016

What’s New? Grading standards for Sydney Rock Oysters

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...