Dinko Tuna

25/08/2026

Throwback Tuesday — the Northern L. ⚓

This old newspaper clipping tells the story of a major moment in the Dinko Seafoods journey: the conversion of the Northern L into what was described at the time as Port Lincoln’s biggest fishing vessel.

It was a big vision — taking an existing vessel and converting her for purse-seine fishing, with significant work planned to prepare her for the next chapter of the tuna industry.

Looking back at photos like this, it is hard not to think about the people behind the vessel: the crew, the shipyard teams, the engineers, the families and everyone who helped turn a plan into reality.

Did you work aboard the Northern L? Were you involved in her conversion, or do you remember seeing her arrive in Port Lincoln?

We would love to hear your stories. Please share a memory in the comments and tag someone who might remember her. 👇

24/08/2026

The kind of starter that looks impressive but takes under 20 minutes. 🐟

These Southern Bluefin Tuna and Cucumber Crostini are fresh, bright and made for sharing. Small cubes of Dinko Southern Bluefin Tuna are tossed through cucumber, basil, honey, rice vinegar and a little chilli, then spooned onto warm garlic-rubbed baguette slices.

You only need:
150g Dinko Southern Bluefin Tuna portion
Cucumber, basil, honey and rice vinegar
A little olive oil and chilli
12 toasted baguette slices
Garlic, salt and pepper

Toast the bread, rub it with garlic, mix the tuna through the marinated cucumber, and serve immediately. That is it.

Perfect for a dinner party starter, a long lunch or when you want to put something special on the table without spending hours in the kitchen.

Full recipe here: https://buff.ly/TGgpdHS

Who would you serve these to?

23/08/2026

Not all tuna is created equal. Lukina's Special Southern Bluefin is sashimi-grade, wild caught and farmed in Port Lincoln — just over 2,000 cans of each flavour, crafted once a year.

20/08/2026

Find us in a new spot this Sunday. 🌿🐟
Dinko Seafoods will be at the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market this Sunday, 23 August, from 8:30am–12:30pm.
This week, you will find us in the Leader Street Pavilion.
Come by for premium seafood from Port Lincoln, including the Lukina’s Southern Bluefin Tuna range and Spencer Gulf King Prawns. Whether you are stocking the pantry, planning a Sunday lunch or trying a new flavour, we would love to see you.
See you Sunday in the Leader Street Pavilion.

18/08/2026

Throwback Tuesday — meet Seatas 3. ⚓

Seatas 3 has had plenty of life on the water. She joined the Dinko Tuna fleet and has been an important part of our tuna operation — towing the tuna farms home and doing the hard work that often happens beyond the camera.

This photo is a reminder of the vessels and crews behind every season.

Did you ever work aboard Seatas 3?
id you tow with her, sail alongside her, or have a story from her time in Port Lincoln?

We would love to hear your memories. Leave a comment below and tag someone who should see this. 👇

17/08/2026

Dinko Seafoods has been fishing the Southern Ocean since 1966. Lukina's canned Southern Bluefin Tuna brings that same quality home — four flavours, sashimi-grade fish, made in South Australia. Order online today.

14/08/2026

Pasadena, thank you. 🐟

We had a great day sharing the Lukina’s Southern Bluefin Tuna range at Foodland Pasadena. Thank you to everyone who stopped by for a taste, had a chat and took home some tins.

There was one clear customer favourite: our Bluefin Tuna, Horseradish & Dill Spread was the top seller of the day — and it is one of the Dinko team’s favourites too.

If you missed us at Pasadena, come and see us tomorrow at Foodland Frewville, 10am–2pm. We will have tastings across the range and products available to purchase on the day.

Come and find your favourite. We would love to see you there.

13/08/2026

Adelaide, come and taste the difference. 🐟

Lukina & Amrik will be at Foodland Pasadena Friday 14/08/26, 10am–2pm, with complimentary tastings of the Lukina’s Southern Bluefin Tuna range.

Then we will be at Frewville Foodland on Saturday 15/08/26, 10am–2pm, doing it all again.

Come by, meet the team, taste our premium Southern Bluefin Tuna and discover your favourite flavour. We will also have products available to purchase on the day

Lukina’s Special Bluefin Tuna
Lemon Pepper Bluefin Tuna
Smokey Peri-Peri Spread
Bluefin Tuna, Horseradish & Dill Spread

Sashimi-grade Southern Bluefin Tuna from Port Lincoln, ready for your pantry. We would love to see you there.

Our passion for flavour, quality and sustainably farmed Southern Bluefin Tuna ensures we provide you with the finest ocean fresh flavour | Dinko Seafoods

11/08/2026

Throwback Tuesday. 📸
Meet the Karina G — one of the vessels that played a part in the early days of the Dinko Seafoods story here in Port Lincoln.
We would love to know — did you ever work on her?
Know someone who did?
Have a story from the water?
Port Lincoln's fishing history runs deep and the people who lived it are the ones who really know it. Drop a comment below — we would genuinely love to hear your stories. 👇
Tag someone who would remember this one.

10/08/2026

Some recipes just never get old. 🍝🦐

This Spencer Gulf King Prawn Spaghetti with Tomato & Garlic is one of those dishes that looks like it took all afternoon but comes together in under 30 minutes. Sweet, succulent Spencer Gulf King Prawns tossed through a vibrant tomato and garlic sauce with a splash of white wine, lemon zest and fresh rocket. Clean, honest, beautiful.

What you need (serves 4):
400g Dinko Spencer Gulf King Prawns, peeled and deveined
400g spaghetti
3 cloves garlic, finely sliced
1 small red chilli (optional)
½ cup dry white wine
400g crushed tomatoes
Zest and juice of ½ lemon
Fresh rocket, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper
Method: Cook the spaghetti al dente, reserving ½ cup of pasta water. Gently cook garlic and chilli in olive oil — do not let it brown. Add the wine, reduce by half, then add the tomatoes and simmer for 8–10 minutes. Add the prawns and cook for just 2–3 minutes until opaque. Toss through the pasta, add lemon zest, juice and rocket. Done.
The key is not overcooking the prawns — Spencer Gulf King Prawns are naturally sweet and tender, and 2–3 minutes is all they need.
Full recipe at the link in the comments. Spencer Gulf King Prawns are available at the Adelaide Showground Farmers Market every Sunday, 8:30am–12:30pm or directly from our factory outlet 🛒