Sea Harvest Australia: Pioneering Sustainable Seafood Excellence
Sustainable seafood innovations has seen Sea Harvest Australia, presented with the Seafood Industry Producer Award, sponsored by Western Rock Lobster, at the 2024 Western Australian Seafood Industry Awards.
The Awards event, recognising excellence in the WA seafood industry, was held at The Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle and opened by Minister for Fisheries Hon Don Punch MLA in front of an audience of industry participants and seafood representatives.
Sea Harvest Australia is leading the charge in sustainable seafood production, setting a gold standard with their innovative fishing practices.
The company’s dedication to ocean conservation is evident in their pioneering techniques, such as freezing seafood on board and utilising eco-friendly fishing nets, which have earned them Marine Stewardship Council certification for Shark Bay and Exmouth Fisheries.
General Manager Commercial, Demetri Demosthenous said Sea Harvest prioritises sustainability, alongside delivery of quality products and customer satisfaction.
“We’re committed to exceeding expectations at every turn,” Mr Demosthenous said.
Sea Harvest Australia prawns and scallops are renowned for their freshness and flavour, and are in high demand across a network of markets. Moreover, Sea Harvest actively promotes Western Australian seafood, participates in industry campaigns, and supports community events, enhancing the overall image of the seafood industry.
Sea Harvest’s impact extends beyond business success, playing a vital role in job creation and community development in regions like Exmouth, Carnarvon, and Fremantle.
“We’re proud to contribute to the economic and social well-being of our communities,” said Mr Demosthenous. Through their holistic approach to sustainability and community engagement, Sea Harvest Australia is making waves in the seafood industry, setting a precedent for excellence and responsible practices.
WA Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC) CEO, Darryl Hockey said Sea Harvest Australia had demonstrated excellence in the sustainable production of quality seafood through innovation in fishing practices, and that the company had contributed substantially towards a positive public profile for the seafood industry.
“As an industry body, WAFIC recognises the importance of acknowledging those individuals and organisations who make a substantial contribution to benefiting our industry, and Sea Harvest Australia’s operation is certainly a worthy recipient of this award,” Mr Hockey concluded.
About the Awards Event
The event is supported by a number of partners including;
- Wester Rock Lobster (Gold event partner), Taylor Marine (Gold event partner), Sunderland Marine (Silver event partner), Fins Seafood (Silver event partner), as well as partners for each of the individual awards, including Aquarius Lawyers, Austral Fisheries, Baker Refrigeration, Bendotti Exporters/WA Chip, Chevron Australia, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), Endeavour Foods, Fisheries Research & Development Corporation (FRDC), Francis A Jones, MG Kailis Group, Sea Harvest Australia, Ward Packaging, Woodside Energy and Western Rock Lobster.
- Award event attendees enjoyed an array of fresh, local and sustainably caught Western Australian seafood prepared by celebrity chefs and kindly donated by sponsors including; Albany Sardines, Archipelago Octopus, Austral Fisheries, Bellbuoy Seafoods, Bowithick, Brown Dog Fishing Co, Endeavour Foods, Esperance Seafoods, Fins Seafood, Fremantle Octopus, Fremantle Seaweed, Huon, Leeuwin Coast, Lobster Shack, Ocean Wild Tuna, Paspaley, Rare Foods Australia, Sabea Fishing Co, Seafresh, Sea Harvest Australia, Shark Bay Cockles, Two Rocks Tentacles, Bendotti Exporters/WA Chip, Westmore Seafoods & Wollaston Fish & Chips all served in compostable packaging provided by Ward Packaging.
- Highly regarded “celebrity”’ seafood chefs cooked at the event including; Brad Adams (Rare Foods Australia – Producer Chef), Liam Atkinson (Le Rebelle & Bar Rogue), Damien Bell (Bellbuoy Seafoods – Producer Chef), Scott Bridger (Bib & Tucker), Steven Finch (Indigo Oscar), Neil Forbes (Black Pearl Oyster Shucking), Danny Matthews (The Seasonal Brewing Co), Leigh Nash (Norfolk Hotel), Leigh Power (Shui Subiaco), Navarre Top (Double Rainbow Eating House), Sam Vial (Wollaston Fish & Chips) and Chase Weber (Gorilla BBQ & Consultant to Kaarla Restaurant – Singapore) prepared an array of delicious food at the event.
- The event was held on Friday 3 May, 2024 at Fremantle’s Esplanade Hotel with Karl Langdon (Former West Coast Eagle and 6PR Radio presenter) who played the role of Master of Ceremonies.