Australian seafood industry makes US push at Seafood Expo North America

The Australian national trade body representing the nation’s seafood industry, Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) made its way across the world for its first Seafood Expo North America on 12 to 14 March 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A., bringing 16 Australian seafood companies along to exhibit. 

China is the primary market for Australian seafood, according to SIA CEO Veronica Papacosta, but recent trade tensions has led to a drive to diversify the country's seafood exports.

“We brought a nice array of products just to showcase what Australia has,” Papacosta said. “I think most of the producers we brought with us are keen on looking into the American market, whether its volume or price-based. There is this real interest to be part of the American landscape.” 

Australian exhibitors at Seafood Expo North America include Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod, Australian Longline, Clean Seas Sustainable Seafood, Ferguson Australia, Fremantle Octopus Group, Geraldton Fishermen's Co-operative, Huon Aquaculture Group Limited, KansomGroup, Kin Southern Bluefin Tuna, Mainstream Aquaculture Group, Rare Foods Australia, Sea Harvest Group, South Australian Lobster Company, True South Seafood, and Yumbah Aquaculture.

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