What’s the catch? Menus across Australia to show seafood’s country of origin
The Australian government has mandated that hospitality venues must label seafood on menus as Australian, imported, or mixed. This initiative aims to provide consumers with greater transparency regarding the origin of their food and support local seafood industries.
Why it matters
It empowers consumers to make informed purchasing decisions and impacts the operational requirements for the entire Australian hospitality sector.
Hospitality venues now need to inform customers if the fish and seafood on their menus is Australian or imported. Photograph: Lucas Martin/Little Image Co/Supplied Hospitality venues now need to inform customers if the fish and seafood on their menus is Australian or imported. Photograph: Lucas Martin/Little Image Co/Supplied Australia news What’s the catch? Menus across Australia to show seafood’s country of origin From 1 July, restaurants need to tell customers whether their fish and seafood was caught in Australia or overseas
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