Fourteen seafood buyers from Japan, China, Singapore and Vietnam are in Tasmania this week as part of a three-day industry showcase across the State.
Held from May 13 to 15, the visit offers international buyers an immersive experience of Tasmania's exceptional seafood sector.
Premier and Minister for Trade and Major Investment, Jeremy Rockliff, said the visit is a prime example of the Government's Inbound Visitation Program – a key initiative under the 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future.
"By bringing buyers to Tasmania, we're giving them the chance to meet the makers, see firsthand where our produce is grown and harvested, and savour the flavours of the finished product," Premier Rockliff said.
"Our seafood is second to none, and we're inviting these international buyers to not just taste it, but to experience it like locals – forming connections with our producers and discovering what sets Tasmania apart.
"Companies like Tasmanian Oyster Co. and Candy Abalone, both at Cambridge, and Salty Roe at Electrona are rolling out the welcome mat, giving buyers a behind-the-scenes look at the passion and precision that goes into every product."
Seafood accounts for more than 46 per cent of Tasmanian food and beverage exports, valued at almost $440 million, supporting thousands of Tasmanian jobs and helping keep our economy strong.
"We know that bringing buyers directly to Tasmania creates tangible economic benefits for our producers and exporters – boosting business confidence and opening the door to new opportunities," Premier Rockliff said.
"With trade in Australian rock lobster to China recently resuming and the shifting global trade landscape, it is the perfect time to invite international buyers to our State.
"When they can see, taste, and experience Tasmanian produce firsthand, they don't just understand what sets us apart – they feel it."
Tasmanian companies participating in the inbound buyer visit include:
