Our History
Founded in 2001, MainStream Aquaculture has rapidly grown from concept, to proud industry leaders.
View our history of continued progress below:
Our History
2001
Mainstream Aquaculture founded
2003
Pristine geothermal water source discovered
2004
Mainstream’s original facility was constructed and commissioned.
The first batch of Barramundi was sold into the domestic live fish market.
2005
Mainstream operating at full capacity.
Production techniques developed for both Murray Cod and Golden Perch as alternative aquaculture species.
2006
Output increased by 20%
Mainstream celebrates 5 years
2007
Queensland hatchery developed to produce over 5 million fingerlings a year
Mainstream quadruples in size
2008
First sale into domestic chilled distribution channel
Mainstream Aquaculture wins Wyndham City Business of the Year award
2009
Mainstream starts work on a strain of Golden Barramundi.
2010
Collaboration with James Cook University, Queensland.
2011
Mainstream marks its 10 year anniversary with record sales volumes and production
The first trial of Smoked Barramundi products took place
2012
Mainstream established a breeding population of Golden Barramundi
Melbourne hatchery development commenced
2013
Prime Minister announces federal funding for Mainstream
Mainstream commissioned the world’s largest Barramundi hatchery
2014
Mainstream wins Wyndham City Business of the Year Award
Mainstream successfully spawns Golden Barramundi
Mainstream becomes the largest supplier of Barramundi fingerlings in the world
2015
Mainstream begins constructing the largest production facility of its type in the world
2016
Mainstream marks its 15 year anniversary!
2017
Mainstream produces its 100th batch of Barramundi fingerlings
Mainstream commissions the largest production facility of its type in the world
2018
Mainstream exports fingerlings into its 24th country
Mainstream launches its Infinity Blue brand
Mainstream Aquaculture and Pejo Enterprises merge
2019
Mainstream commences exporting table fish to USA
MainStream Aquaculture wins Large Seafood Business of the year award at National Seafood Industry Awards
2020
Mainstream launches its direct to consumer business
