Territorians are being encouraged to buy local seafood this Easter to support the industry and Territory businesses.
The “Support NT Caught” labels help seafood enthusiasts sink their teeth into goldband snapper, barramundi, red snapper, mackerel, shark, black jewfish, mud crab and prawns that have the seal of approval from local restaurants and retail outlets.
Easter is a popular time to stock up or dine out on seafood, and families are being encouraged to eat NT caught produce to support local industries and jobs.
The Territory’s aquaculture and commercial fishing sectors contribute $136 million to the local economy each year, and support 940 jobs.
The NT’s labelling laws ensure Territorians can spot locally produced products on the shelves.
Catch on to the seafood trend this Easter and find out where to buy local on the Northern Territory Seafood Council website: here
Quotes from Paul Kirby, Minister for Small Business
“This Easter, hook into NT caught seafood and support our local businesses.”
“The Territory Government understands the value of our local aquaculture and commercial fishing sectors to our local economy.”
“The Territory has some of the most sustainable and well-managed fisheries in the world. We are renowned for the quality of our seafood sourced from our pristine waters.”
Quotes from Northern Territory Seafood Council, CEO Katherine Winchester
“Easter has long been associated with eating seafood and is one of the busiest weekend of the year for the NT seafood industry.”
“We are spoilt for choice here in the Territory when it comes to the selection of locally harvested produce. That choice is thanks to the dedicated local professional industry who work tirelessly to ensure the availability of stocks for the Easter weekend.”
“Industry is grateful for Territorians who go out of their way to ask for local and chose to buy NT labelled seafood, whether from a retail outlet or when they dine out. “
