Barramundi Farmers Association president Marty Phillips announced new tests today that can tell Australian Barramundi from the Asian fish of the same species. New research by Associate Professor Dean Jerry at James Cook University, supported by the Australian Barramundi industry and the Seafood Research Centre, allows the identification of the fish. Asian Seabass and Barramundi, while technically the same species, have significant and identifiable genetic differences. According to Mr Phillips, the... ...Read more »

Red Rooster’s latest offering, the Wild Barramundi Burger, has drawn criticism for what some see as misleading advertising. The burger contains cheaper imported South-East Asian barramundi, known in the region as Asian Seabass. “Barramundi. The most prized of all fish. Sought after by the finest restaurants and the keenest fisherman. Of course, the secret is knowing the best spot,” reads the marketing copy for the burger. In this case, the best spot is South-East Asia, and the quality... ...Read more »