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Our Story
Committed to Seafood Excellence
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For more than three decades, Southern Trading Australia has continually delivered the highest quality, sustainably sourced seafood to the world.
Our Team
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We have a fantastic team at Southern training Australia from leadership to management, from boats to processing. We're growing steadily and organically, with shared vision and values.
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The STA Journey
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1990
1990
Humble
Beginnings
Beginnings
Southern Trading Australia (STA) was founded in 1990, aiming to procure the highest quality Western Australian seafood to supply to discerning customers.
2004
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2004
Strategic
Restructuring
Restructuring
In 2004, the company strengthened with new leadership, including Glen Bosman as Managing Director.
2005
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2005
Infrastructure
Expansion
Expansion
They moved into a larger facility in Fremantle and started fishing partnerships, including one for deep-sea crystal crab.
2006
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2006
Global
Recognition
Recognition
Southern Trading Australia (STA) became known worldwide for premium seafood, especially crystal crab and abalone.
2021
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2021
Strategic
Acquisition
Acquisition
Aquatic Life Industries (ALI) acquired STA, expanding product range through additional licenses and retaining key management.
2023
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2023
Quota
Consolidation
Consolidation
Consolidated licenses in Crystal and Blue Swimmer Crab, establishing STA as WA's largest holder of crab quotas.
2026
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2026
Vongole Addition
We successfully brought the Shark Bay Vongole fishery into the group, securing another unique and sustainable product for the future.
Taste the Wild
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Proudly part of the Aquatic Life Industries (ALI) family. Enhancing WA's Aquatic Future.
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