Peter Manettas warns of seafood shortages, price hikes ahead of Easter

·

A wave of seafood shortages has hit suppliers this month, prompting warnings of price hikes ahead of Easter, Nine News reports.

Easter favourites such as prawns, Sydney rock oysters and Tasmanian salmon have all been affected by a combination of wild weather, COVID-19 and international demand.

Last month a kilogram of salmon could be bought for $29.99. The price is now $10 higher.

In response, the man behind Manettas Seafood Market, Peter Manettas, is urging people to get their seafood orders for Easter in early.

“It’s like the perfect storm,” Manettas told goodfood.com.au.

Peter Manettas. Photo: Janie Barrett.

“There’s a huge shortage of everything at the moment, so it’s 100 per cent a possibility that Easter shoppers may not be able to find what they’re looking for.

“Give your fish mongers time to source that supply for you and ensure they’ve got the active supply in their shop.”

There is some good news though. There’s likely to be plenty of white-fleshed, whole-fish alternatives for the Easter table centrepiece. 

High quality blue-eye trevalla, snapper, ocean perch, gurnard and rock flathead are all expected to be available in abundance this year.

Source: Nine News.

greek film festival sydney new

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

From Athens to Adelaide: Hellenic bonds strengthened at dinner for Loverdos

South Australia’s Greek community gathered at the Mortlock Chamber to honour visiting Deputy Minister Ioannis Loverdos.

Hellenic Lyceum of Sydney pays tribute to women of courage and resistance

The Hellenic Lyceum of Sydney hosted a deeply moving and meticulously researched presentation titled Greek Heroines of WWII.

Anemones in full bloom, 25 years of Greek dance and giving

The hall was brimming with warmth, laughter, dance, and homemade food; unmistakable signs you’d stepped into an Anemones celebration.

Sydney Olympic may be forced to drop new logo over Olympic symbol breach

Sydney Olympic FC may be forced to change its new logo after it was found to breach protections over official Olympic symbols.

Greek Australian community leader Nola Radiotis honoured with Senior Award

The Victorian Senior of the Year Awards took place at Government House on this Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 

You May Also Like

TGH Exclusive: NSW Football Associations prepare for imminent football return

As the return of football approaches, NSW Football Associations prepare for the various health guidelines and precautions that will be put in place to allow the season to run smoothly.

Greek spark added to Novak Djokovic’s charity match ahead of Australian Open

An impressive show with a Greek twist was prepared by the Australian Open as part of Novak Djokovic's charity match in Melbourne on Thursday.

55-year-old grandmother on Crete gives birth as surrogate for daughter

In Heraklion, Crete, a 55-year-old grandmother acted as a surrogate mother for her daughter, giving birth to a healthy baby boy.