This last week before Christmas Day is a great time for people to buy locally sourced New South Wales seafood which is known for being delicious, fresh and healthy.
Six seafood businesses have netted a share of $500,000 to put more NSW seafood on plates across the state, as part of the NSW Government's Eat More NSW Seafood Program.
The contribution the NSW fishing industry makes – particularly in regional communities and economies – is immense, creating local jobs and supporting our local businesses.
Following a competitive application process, the six successful Eat More NSW Seafood projects are ready to hook in and promote the fantastic seafood NSW has to offer over the next 12 months.
The aim of the Eat More NSW Seafood Program is to educate communities on the benefits of buying local seafood this Christmas and throughout the year.
The successful 2023 projects include:
- assisting Sydney Fish markets promote 100 key species through an "ocean to plate" information hub
- promotion of fishers who have been recognised for their stewardship of the marine environment
- promoting seafood through a "fish to farmers" regional event in the Central West so people realise that supply chains ensure fresh seafood across the state
- funding the Narooma oyster festival to promote the wonderful south coast oysters
- a seafood cook-book produced and community-driven in the south coast.
The 'Eat More NSW Seafood Campaign' is a partnership between the NSW Government and the NSW Seafood Industry Council, with support from the Marine Estate Management Strategy.
