We’ve got the scoop from our produce partners, Endeavour Foods, on some of their favourite sustainable seafood producers in WA, and where you can find the goods across the State.
Cabin Fever was designed to shine light on how bloody good winter in WA can be, and make sure that local suppliers, venues and the WA industry get the spotlight they deserve while we’re at it.
Above all, sustainability, local comradery and a passion for quality are three values Cabin Fever deeply stands for. And so does our awesome produce partner, Endeavour Foods. An independent, WA-owned, award-winning seafood wholesaler and supplier that chefs all across WA look to for their sustainable seafood needs. Not only do they source WA’s finest seafood, but they’re absolute legends to work with too.
Their commitment to sustainability can be seen across multiple areas of their business. Each day, after filleting and processing the freshly delivered seafood, fish heads, guts and other excess is provided to local chefs to repurpose for fish stock, as well as to their next-door neighbours, Marine Solutions WA. All fertiliser blends by Marine Solutions WA are registered NASAA Certified Organic and sold to environmentally conscious farmers across regional WA as a powerful natural fertiliser.
While making natural fertiliser is a great initiative, their commitment to being a sustainability-friendly business goes beyond. For over 20 years, Endeavour Foods has been supporting local sustainable producers, committed to championing not only the high-end produce that comes from responsible fisheries, but also to supporting the ocean ecosystems that sustain them. A true mission to make a positive impact on the health and vitality of our oceans.
This Cabin Fever, we want to shine the spotlight on four West Australian sustainable fisheries that work hand in hand with Endeavour Foods. From the pristine waters of the Exmouth Gulf, travelling through the gorgeous Abrolhos, passing through Wedge Island, all the way south to Albany, these sustainable fisheries supply Endeavour Foods with some of the best ocean produce in the world. Here’s four seafood brands you can keep an eye out for across Cabin Fever menus and beyond, so you can be sure what’s hitting your plate not only tastes top notch, but is responsibility sourced too!
Exmouth Gulf Prawn Fishery:
MSC-certified* since 2015, this fishery is renowned for its commitment to sustainable fishing. A certification that underscores adherence to stringent sustainable practices, including seasonal fishing restrictions, comprehensive pre-season surveys, and strict catch limits, all designed to preserve the health of prawn populations in the region. The Exmouth Gulf Prawn Fishers’ prawns, including Tiger and King varieties, are snap frozen at sea to ensure they retain their superior quality and freshness. This process guarantees that chefs and consumers enjoy the finest seafood product, with sustainability at its core.
Exmouth Gulf Fishery prawns. Credit: Correia Fishing Co / Endeavour Foods.
Abrolhos Island and Mid-West Scallop Fishery:
As the first Australian scallop fishery to receive the MSC certification, their commitment to sustainable practices can be seen in the careful management of the catch, ensuring scallops are harvested at an optimal size and reproductive condition and maximising meat quality while maintaining the ecosystem’s health. Their Saucer Scallops are celebrated for their rich flavour and pristine quality, snap-frozen soon after harvest to lock in their exquisite taste.
Abrolhos Island scallops from Endeavour Foods, served at our recent Cabin Fever Launch event. Credit: Kylie Plunkett Photography.
Wedge Island Octopus:
Owen, a dedicated fisherman from Wedge Island Fishing, consistently delivers his freshly caught Wedge Island Octopus to Endeavour Foods. Upon arrival, the octopus is immediately processed and packaged, available to customers as a snap frozen product, ensuring consistent quality and availability until his next catch comes in. Wedge Island Octopus is celebrated globally for its exceptional flavour, characterised by its pristine white flesh that is ideal for various culinary methods. As a proud contributor to the Western Australia Octopus Fishery, this octopus is part of a fishery that has been awarded MSC certification for its sustainable practices, which support the robust octopus’ populations along the Western Australian coastline.
Wedge Island octopus from Endeavour Foods, served at our recent Cabin Fever Launch event. Credit: Kylie Plunkett Photography.
Albany Sardines:
Harvested by the Westerberg family with a legacy dating back to the early 1900s, continuing to sustainably harvest sardines off the great southern coast of WA. Renowned for their rich flavour, these sardines are a testament to the pristine waters of Albany. Following their catch, the sardines are promptly landed, processed, and frozen within three hours, a practice that guarantees the preservation of their premium quality. This swift process from ocean to freeze ensures that the sardines maintain their freshness and nutritional value, making them a sought-after product for both local and international markets.
Albany Seafoods manager directors Tony, Elle and Bryn Westerberg. Credit: Sarah Makse/ Albany Advertiser
Venue owners, managers and chefs of WA, you will be thanking us soon for adding Endeavour Food’s incredible produce to your menus. Not only that, you can also support your local fishermen and receive restaurant quality seafood to the comfort of your own doorstep, with Endeavour Foods’ online seafood market that delivers directly to your home (Perth only). To find out more, head over to their website www.efoods.com.au.
Our mouths are already watering from the thought of what’s coming to Cabin Fever’s tables.
