Three Friends Abalone
Nurtured from Tasmania's Pristine Coast
Three Friends carefully raise Black Lip and Tiger Abalone varieties at their farm in Stanley, where the pristine waters of West Tasmania provide an ideal environment for growth. The Black Lip Abalone is especially prized for its distinctive deep black lip and its tender, creamy flesh, making it a sought-after delicacy.
With a steadfast commitment to quality, Three Friends Abalone delivers a product that is not only rich in flavour and perfectly textured but also highly nutritious.
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Tasmanian Abalone
Life in the Beginning
The growing process starts after selecting naturally spawning brood-stock. The strongest are transferred to a nursery where they feast on algae, and here is where they transform from larvae into tiny abalone. Over the following six months the abalone will grow to about two centimetres in size.
Growing Up
The abalone are nurtured and provided with everything they need to thrive. They are refreshed by the waters of west coast Tasmania and fed on a specially formulated cereal-based diet, our abalone live a cosseted existence. They continue to grow for the next two to three years, until they are ready to be harvested.
Leaving the Farm
The highest quality abalone are carefully hand harvested by their skilled farmers, and are then swiftly processed before being sent off to good restaurants and food-lovers.
Joel, Shane and Tom
Co-founders of Three Friends
A bond born from a shared vision
Three Friends Abalone is the story of Joel Gilby, Shane Smith, and Tom Peddie – three close friends brought together by a shared vision. Their journey began on an abalone farm in Portland, Victoria, where they discovered a mutual belief: that farmed abalone could achieve exceptional quality while maintaining a deep respect for the natural environment. Together they bring over 60 years of experience to the craft, understanding every detail required to produce a product of the highest integrity. That journey has now brought them to Stanley, Tasmania, where their dedication to excellence continues to yield some of the finest abalone in the world.
