New processing facility opens in Darwin
Territory business, Wild Barra Fisheries has opened a brand new processing facility in Darwin providing a boost to the local industry and Territory economy.
The facility located at East Arm fillets, weighs and packages fish including barramundi, king threadfin, jewfish, queen fish, javelin fish, blue salmon and triple tail snapper. The facility has the capacity to store 35 tonnes of frozen product and 15 tonnes of fresh product.
Wild Barra aim to utilise 100% of fish product that comes through the facility ranging from products fit for human consumption to dried pet treats to barramundi leather through to fertiliser.
Local restaurants and Territorians also have the opportunity to buy fresh fish direct from the facility. Wild Barra supports sustainable fishing practices and will only sell wild caught seafood.
Last month the NT Seafood Council released a report highlighting the significant opportunities to develop seafood processing capabilities and capacity within the Territory.
Chief Executive Officer Katherine Winchester said “The NT seafood industry has the potential to contribute to real economic growth and value-add by transforming the way NT seafood is processed, benefitting both the Territory and Australia.”
Processing locally creates local jobs, support the growth of the business, maximises the value of Territory seafood and improves access to other markets.
At full capacity Wild Barra will be sorting through 3 tonnes of seafood per day and see their workforce grow from 6 to 14 staff.
