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In 2013, Huon were named the Australian Biosecurity (animal) Farmer of the Year. In a first for the Australian Farmer of the Year awards, Huon are the first aquaculture company to receive this prestigious award. The award recognizes that farming, regardless of whether it is on land or in the water faces many of the same risks. Originally cattle and sheep farmers, Peter and Frances Bender understand how important it is to keep livestock free from the risk of disease. That is why they have worked closely with Huon's veterinarian, Steve Percival to develop a preventative health plan to ensure that diseases do not access the fish in the first place. “People often think that because we employ a veterinarian that...

In 2014, Huon Aquaculture received The Australian Defence Force Supportive Employer Awards at an awards ceremony at Government House. The Employer support awards aims to formally recognise the contribution employers have made to Defence Reservists as they transition into and continue their time within the workforce. Huon was acknowledged as a supportive employer by its own Defence Reservist, Steven Hore who works on the farm in Tasmania’s south. As a supportive employer, Huon often gives Steven time off to pursue training and workshops with the defence forces. Huon will aim to continue supporting Steven and respect his dedication to the armed forces.

The Search began in early February as a nationwide competition to find the location of the first Australian Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food Pop-up Kitchen. The pop-up kitchen is designed to be a hub from which people can become educated on how to source and prepare good, nutritious food. The search for a location for the first pop-up kitchen is proudly sponsored by Huon Aquaculture and  Co-founder & Managing Director, Frances Bender said, "We were excited to see that Tasmanian communities were so motivated to apply for the pop-up kitchen. The need for food education and healthy eating programs down here is evident in our substandard health statistics so it is really important for us to be involved in these...

Construction has started on  Huon Aquaculture's new smokehouse and product centre at Parramatta Creek in the north of Tasmania. Huon Co-founder and Managing Director Peter Bender turned the first sod with Acting Premier Jeremy Rockliff, Senator for Tasmania Richard Colbeck, Wiley Managing Director Tom Wiley on April 11. “Today is an important chapter in the Huon story with the initiation of one of our biggest projects to date. Thank you to everyone who came to see the first sod turned and who has supported us in the lead up to this day”, said Peter Bender. The full construction brief includes building a new processing facility, upgrading the existing process facility and incorporating new offices and amenities which can cater for...

The Huon Aquaculture Open Day was held on March the 2nd, 2014 at the Port Huon Wharf in the south of Tasmania. The wharf, which is owned by Huon and used to construct many of the company’s farming vessels, was transformed into a walk through demonstration of salmon farming and Huon’s operations. An estimated 5,000 people came through to doors, with 1,000 taking the opportunity for a free boat tour out to Huon’s various farm locations. “The open day was such a motivating experience for myself and Peter,” said Co-founder and Managing Director Frances Bender, “Seeing a company which began with just the two of us and one employee grow into something that is celebrated by our local community was...