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Murray Cod Australia is the world’s leading producer of premium sustainably grown Murray cod, grown on innovative farms located in the Murray-Darling basin in New South Wales—the fish’s native environment. Our story began over seven years ago when a collective of pioneering irrigators established an aquaculture industry from scratch, approximately 550 kilometres from the nearest ocean, shaping a future for Australia’s native fish, which boasts an extraordinary history.
Our brand name, Aquna, is derived from the word “Akuna” – an Australian aboriginal word meaning “the way forward” and “flowing water”. We have used the letter ‘q’, as it provides synergy with aquaculture and represents our dedication to innovation.
We grow high-quality Murray cod in open ponds (or dams) on the Murray-Darling Basin river system – the fish’s native environment. These ideal conditions create a clean-tasting, snow-white, and flaky flesh. Its versatile qualities and delicate flavour make Aquna a truly versatile fish for various cooking methods, whether pan-seared, baked, steamed, or grilled. Chefs and home cooks alike rave about its buttery texture and flawless ability to hold bold flavours.
With a commercial fishing ban on wild Murray cod, and an increasing appetite for the iconic fish, Aquna has responded by developing a versatile ingredient that gives chefs new and flexible ways of including white-fleshed Murray cod on the menu.
By using a land-based aquaculture model, Aquna has one of the lowest environmental footprints in the industry. In January 2017, Aquna, which trades as Murray Cod Australia Limited, was publicly listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (MCA:ASX).
Our vision is to make sustainably-farmed Murray cod the fine-dining fish of choice in Australasia and around the globe.
Our mission is to produce great-tasting Murray cod, fully traceable from pond to plate, in a way that’s respectful to the environment, our growers, and community.