ABALOBI exhibits stunning Fish Species Series - commissioned by artist Jared Kruger - as part of the V&A Waterfront's Sustainable Seafood initiative

ABALOBI's ready-for-market products, sold under the 'Fish With A Story' brand, have now been picked up by a handful of major South African retail chains, including Woolworths and Checkers.

ABALOBI, for the first time, attended the annual Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona from 6-8 May 2025. It's commonly known as THE global seafood marketplace, connecting suppliers and buyers from around the world.

We're thrilled to announce that ABALOBI has earned a spot as a semifinalist in the Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge. The competition honours innovative global solutions to pressing food security and sustainability challenges.

The ABALOBI Marketplace team facilitated an enlightening hands-on tour for a group of Masters students from the London Business School visiting Cape Town for their course "Igniting Creativity and Curiosity in Pursuit of Sustainability."

A video feature has recently been commissioned by the Associated Press (AP) news agency to focus on top Cape Town restaurant, 'Fyn' and their recent Sustainability award; ABALOBI was featured as one of their key 'sustainable suppliers'.

ABALOBI is honoured to join discussions at SAIStival and Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2025, sharing insights on technology’s role in supporting small-scale fisheries.

Sebara Wholesale in collaboration with ABALOBI hosted an exclusive dinner event at The Codfather restaurant in Johannesburg to connect with like-minded Gauteng restaurants interested in sustainable and responsibly sourced seafood.

ABALOBI was honoured to be named a finalist in the 2025 Zayed Sustainability Prize, highlighting our commitment to empowering small-scale fishers and fostering sustainable, community-driven seafood systems.

ABALOBI and Rekaseed (Pty) Ltd are tackling cold chain and processing challenges to unlock premium market access for East Coast Rock Lobster, empowering small-scale fishers with sustainable economic opportunities.