Lobster hatchery to lead world
The world’s first commercial rock lobster hatchery will be built in Tasmania following a $10 million deal between Hobart-based aquaculture supplier PFG Group and the University of Tasmania.
3 October 2017
An introduction to Tasmania’s food and beverage advantages
Tasmania, a group of Australian islands washed by the unpolluted Southern Ocean, has won respect as a supplier of fine, safe food. Celebrity chef Tetsuya Wakuda said recently “I think of Tasmania as beyond organic.”
More than a quarter of the total land area of 68,300 sq km (more than 80% the size of Hokkaido) is committed to food production, while a 3,200km coastline is ideal for catching or growing excellent seafood. Read more
Stories about our food and beverage
A 'great' vintage is looming
The local wine industry had a good story to tell about this year’s vintage at Wine Tasmania’s recent VIN Diemen 2017 promotions in Sydney and Melbourne.
3 October 2017
Levy plan for nature's abalone
Close involvement in the Chinese market and a levy-funded marketing effort to promote the virtues of wild abalone are keys to the future of a charismatic Tasmanian industry.
3 October 2017
All parties tick salmon rules
New laws to police Tasmania's salmon industry were approved by all parties in the Lower House of Parliament in September.
3 October 2017
Taste House opens at Woodbridge
The Woodbridge Smokehouse, famed for its traditionally smoked ocean trout and salmon, has opened a Taste House for the coming tourism season.
3 October 2017
Attention all Tasmanian food and beverage producers!
Be part of a promotional initiative that is taking Tasmania’s food and beverage offering to the world!
The online directory links Tasmania’s food and beverage producers with chefs, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers locally, across the mainland and in key international markets.
12 September 2017
Salmon farmer looks north-west
North-west Tasmania, including King Island, emerged in August as a likely option for continued expansion of salmon farming in Tasmania.
6 September 2017
Rustic eateries right on trend
The recent opening of two paddock-to-plate eateries in the Huon and Derwent valleys is right on trend in the national food scene.
6 September 2017
Cherry pioneer says it's time
Australia's biggest cherry grower and biggest cherry exporter, Reid Fruits, was offered for sale in July by Expressions of Interest.
1 August 2017
Plant scientist wins Kyoto Prize
Tasmanian plant scientist, Graham Farquhar, AO, has become the first Australian to be awarded a Kyoto Prize.
4 July 2017
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