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Instead of bidding for Snapper, Morwong and Blue Swimmer Crab, Buyers at Sydney Fish Market (SFM) participated in an auction of a different kind to raise money for long-time SFM auctioneer Steve 'Tibby' Westaway and his family. The famous wholesale seafood auction held every weekday at SFM ground to a halt on Monday, 11 May for the worthy cause.
SFM Buyer Andrew 'Zorro' Notaras once again volunteered to grant the highest bidder the unique opportunity to 'shave his mane' for a good cause. As well as the chance to play barber, this year the successful Buyer received a voucher for an exhilarating helicopter flight for two, generously donated by East-West Helicopters... read more |
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As part of its ongoing mission to provide a safe environment for its customers and employees, Sydney Fish Market (SFM) has recently engaged in high-level Business Continuity and Crisis Management Planning. The exercise was implemented by SFM to test current systems that are in place to respond to a major emergency or incident onsite.
Attended by the SFM Management Team, the exercise involved the simulation of a disaster scenario with the Team being asked to execute SFM's detailed response plans. Sessions such as this are designed to identify how SFM as a company is placed to deal with a similar eventuality, and to identify any gaps in its response plan that need to be addressed... read more |
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Easter traditionally revolves around seafood, so it is no surprise that Get Fresh with Fish made a huge splash at the 2009 Sydney Royal Easter Show. As Australia's largest annual event, the Easter Show was the perfect place to showcase delicious Australian seafood, with over 3,500 people attending SFM's highly regarded seafood cooking demonstrations between 9–22 April this year.
Get Fresh with Fish is a free seafood cooking demonstration aimed at encouraging local communities to embrace locally caught species. With an emphasis on inexpensive, under-valued, great tasting seafood, Get Fresh with Fish supports fishermen's co-operatives and producers. It is an interactive initiative aimed at educating and entertaining consumers... read more | |
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In June, Mosman Art Gallery in association with Sydney Fish Market (SFM) will present a groundbreaking photographic exhibition of life behind the scenes at the largest working fish market in the Southern Hemisphere. Photographer Birgit Neiser has captured the essence of the Market, documenting its vibrant atmosphere as one Sydney's truly iconic locations.
Birgit's poignant photographs reveal an ongoing love affair with the hustle and bustle of SFM and its people, from the fishermen to forklift drivers and oyster shuckers. Glistening stills of the myriad of species sold, prepared and consumed at the Market are also included, providing a compelling testament to the timeless nature of this maritime industry... read more |
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At SFM everybody is twittering about Twitter, an internet blogging site that enables users to post and read other user's updates, or 'tweets' as they are known in cyberspace. User's 'tweet' whenever they have something to say, from once a week to 10 times a day!
SFM has chosen to become a member of the Twitter network to communicate with customers on a whole new level, while keeping abreast of other key stakeholder's news. Providing customers and clients with up-to-date, relevant information on SFM is at the forefront of the Company's Marketing strategy, and all evidence points to Twitter being the next step in key communications... read more |
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Sydney Fish Market Pty Ltd, Locked Bag 247, Bank Street PYRMONT NSW 2009 T: 61 2 9004 1100 | F: 61 2 9004 1177 | E: publicrelations@sydneyfishmarket.com.au
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