Member Update

Geraldton Fishermen's Co-operative's online meetings allow Members to engage with their management team regularly. A summary of the most recent meeting is provided below.

Co-operative Update from Matt Rutter

• Matt informed Members the Board's CEO selection process was in full swing, and that his final day was likely to be just before Christmas. 
• Members will receive GFC's 2022/23 Annual Report next week, ahead of the AGM on the 16th November. Full details of the AGM will accompany the annual report.
• There will be no GFC director elections this year. With the incumbents, Terry Lissiman and Basil Lenzo nominating unopposed. 
• Geraldton Blessing of the Fleet is taking place Sun 29 October! We invite everyone to come to the event, take part in the events and see our new GFC Truck that was designed by three school children. Check the advert below for all the details

Market Update from Bryan Keay

• Bryan spoke about the $3.50 per kilo Loyalty Top-up Payment for catch delivered in Loyalty Period 1 which was announced to Members on the 30th of September. Payment of the Top-up will made on the 19th of October.
• Approximately 16% of TACC has been caught since the start of the season which is 2% ahead of the COVID pace
• Strong Demand allowed for prices to be pushed higher for Mid Autumn Festival and Golden Week. However, demand has been softer post these festivals while intake has remained solid. This has led to a correction in prices this week.
• Bryan cautioned Members that in the absence of any major change in the Live market and the increase in TACC this season, Beach Prices from December onwards were likely to be below that of the previous year.

The next Member online meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 1st November, at 4 pm. The meeting link will be sent to Members via email before the meeting.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for the Vietnam - Australia: Shine and Thrive in Education and Agrifood expo!

Last month Bryan Keay represented GFC in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for the Vietnam - Australia: Shine and Thrive in Education and Agrifood expo!

This is the second phase of the roadshow showcasing education institutions, exporters and industry associations in the AgriBusiness sectors. The roadshow focuses on opportunities in the rapidly expanding food service sectors of a growing tourism market in Vietnam.

Thanks to the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) and Seafood Industry Australia for all their support with this event.

Geraldton Blessing of the Fleet

The Geraldton Blessing of the Fleet returns! Join us for rope coiling competitions, tug of war, $10 lobster rolls, guess the weight of the lobster, and the grand reveal of our new GFC Truck! 

Boat registrations are now open to enter this year's Blessing. Decorate your boat and join the fun and camaraderie of the boating community in Geraldton. 

If you'd like to join, email the Blessing Committee with your name, boat name, and contact details.

15-year celebration of Buy West Eat Best

Western Australia's valued Buy West Eat Best initiative celebrates its 15-year milestone this month, making it the nation's longest-running voluntary state-of-origin food labelling program.

Buy West Eat Best began in 2008 and has provided customers with trusted food labelling for premium food and beverages grown, farmed, fished, processed, prepared and served right here in WA.

The program, delivered by the WA Government, has grown from 38 founding members to around 240 members, of which GFC is one, from a diverse range of businesses and brands across the State's entire food and beverage supply chain.

Queen Victoria Market’s food hall steps into the 21st century with an oyster bar, lobster rolls, burritos and more!

Shoppers will be able to put down their calico bags and pick up a fork when Queen Victoria Market’s revitalised Queen’s Food Hall opens in Fremantle at the end of November.

“We’re creating a social and dining destination for people to eat, meet and soak up the market atmosphere,” says the market’s general manager of operations, Mark Bullen.

Flame-grilled lobster rolls and hand-rolled sushi will feature. “We’ll have an oyster bar with stools around it and you’ll be able to watch your oysters get shucked and have a glass of champagne to go with them,” says Milonas. “We’ve been asked for it in the past – people buy oysters and want to eat them on the spot.”

Read more here: Queen Victoria Market’s food hall steps into the 21st century with an oyster bar, burritos and more (theage.com.au)

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