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AUSTRALIA
- Sep 16, 2002 |
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New Tasmania salmon
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first shipment of farmed salmon under the Huon Tasmanian
Salmon brand destined for Japan has been hailed a
"significant step forward for Tasmania's salmon industry".
The salmon, produced by the Huon Aquaculture Company,
previously left the State under other company labels.
In a press release, Minister for
Primary Industries, Water and Environment, Bryan Green, said
the shipment was a positive point for an industry that had
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Tasmania has a good reputation
in the salmon farming field. (Photo:J.Robertson) |
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been forced to negotiate some
challenging times. "Tasmania's salmon industry underwent a
major review last year, and that review was followed by the
announcement of
Tassal's financial
difficulties."
The development of Huon
Aquaculture's own labelling is seen as clear evidence of the
company’s strong optimism for the future and the indications
are that optimism is well placed. Tasmania has a reputation
as a grower of clean, quality produce recognised
internationally, and it does create a marketplace advantage,
which the aquaculture industry will use to its advantage.
By Tor-Eddie Fossbakk
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