Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak body representing the Australian seafood industry, has taken Plastic-Free July as an opportunity to highlight the innovative ways seafood businesses are fighting the war against plastic by finding replacements, implementing change and protecting the marine environment. “We are proud to be involved in the Plastic-Free July movement,” SIA […]
SIA reels in local fishers to help build community trust
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak body representing the Australian seafood industry, delivered its ‘Our Pledge’ social licence workshop to members of the local fishing industry in Mackay yesterday (Tuesday, July 9). “’Our Pledge’ is our promise to the community – an acknowledgement of their concerns and a way for us to demonstrate the […]
Aussie seafood leader takes helm of international sustainability organisation SeaBOS
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak-body representing the Australian seafood industry, is delighted Martin Exel has been appointed head of Seafood Business for Ocean Stewardship (SeaBOS), a global initiative that will lead a transformation towards sustainable seafood production and a healthy ocean. “This is fantastic news for the international seafood industry and testament to […]
‘A time for new developments and results’: Peak-body welcomes new ministers for Agriculture and Forestry and Fisheries
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak-body representing the Australian seafood industry, has welcomed the announcement of the new ministers for Agriculture and Forestry and Fisheries. “We’d like to congratulate Senator Bridget McKenzie on her appointment to Minister for Agriculture, the first woman in Australia to hold this portfolio,” SIA CEO Jane Lovell said. “Senator […]