QSMA Member Collaboration with QLD Department of Primary Fisheries to promote Queensland seafood. Celebrating Queensland Seafood and Lunar New Year, our member The Fish Girl in collaboration with the Queensland Dept of Primary Industries are showcasing Queensland’s premium wild catch and aquaculture seafood through a special five “Lunar New Year” recipes series promoted via the... Read More
Dear Members, Over the past year, QSMA has continued to promote and support the best of Queensland seafood through several key campaigns and partnerships. Australian Prawn Campaigns QSMA continues to support the Love Australian Prawns campaign, although this program isnow gradually winding back. We remain proud to have been involved since its early daysand continue... Read More
QSMA has a seat on the Steering Committee for next years Seafood Directions conference, being held in Sydney in September 2026. Our secretary Neil Moretto has aired our voice in 3 meetings thus far, and everything is coming together as planned. We’ll keep you updated…..
Collaboration with Queensland Fisheries was a proud moment delivering a highly successful Easter social media campaign to promote Queensland seafood. Together we delivered 15 posts across Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, featuring engaging reels and inspiring content designed to encourage consumers to enjoy fresh, local and sustainable seafood. The results of this joint effort were outstanding;... Read More
The Queensland Seafood Marketers Association is looking forward to present the: QUEENSLAND SEAFOOD INDUSTRY AWARDS BLACKBIRD, BRISBANE 13 MARCH 2026 Pre-dinner drinks from 6.30pm with awards presentation and dinner from 7.00pm. Applications and Registrations open shortly. For all enquiries and sponsorship opportunities please send us an email or call Neil Moretto on 0417 615 619.
As part of our ongoing commitment to promoting the best of Queensland seafood, QSMA continues to support the Love Australian Prawns campaign. This initiative plays a crucial role in raising awareness of Australian prawns and encouraging consumers to choose local, sustainably sourced seafood. Our ongoing involvement with this campaign ensures that Queensland prawns remain at... Read More
While in Hobart for the 2024 Seafood Directions Conference and National Seafood industry Awards, QSMA had the privilege of attending the Australian Council of Prawn Fisheries annual Forum and AGM on the 10th of September. The forum provided valuable insights into the latest research and development initiatives for the Australian prawn trawling industry. Discussions ranged... Read More
The major national seafood event of the year was Seafood Directions 2024 in Hobart. This event was an excellent opportunity for the Queensland Seafood Industry to connect with fellow industry leaders, share knowledge, and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing our sector nationwide. It was wonderful to see so many Queenslanders’ travel to Hobart, not... Read More
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Futures of Seafood Workshop
On behalf of its members, the QSMA attended the Futures of Seafood workshop as part of a national initiative to shape the future of the Australian Seafood Industry. This workshop brought together industry leaders to discuss key issues, including labour shortages, regulatory challenges, and sustainability. These issues present major challenges for many seafood businesses across... Read More
QSMA is proud to announce the return of the Queensland Seafood Industry Awards. The 2024 Awards will be presented on Friday, 15th March 2024 at the Rydges South Bank in Brisbane.