Humpty Doo barra farm fingerlings. Dan Richards scoops out a sample of barramundi fingerlings from the breeding ponds at Humpty Doo Barramundi. Photo: Carl Curtain
Original story at ABC Rural
Prawn and barramundi farmers are demanding consumers know the “truth” about where their seafood comes from, regardless of where they buy it.
Country of origin labelling is mandatory at supermarkets and retail outlets, but the industry wants laws extended to include restaurants, takeaway food, pubs and clubs.
Ken Chapman, from the Australian Barramundi Farmers Association, who is attending the industry’s conference in Cairns, says the government is allowing seafood consumers to be deceived.
“They assume – and they really do – if you ask consumers, they assume that if it’s barramundi, it must be Australian, it’s an Australian word.
“But guess what, it might not be.
“Label it. Tell people, give them the choice of buying the fabulous Australian product or the cheaper imported stuff.
“That’s what we’re about is giving consumers choice, and unfortunately, our laws in this country stop that from happening.”
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