GSA Responds to Media Reports of BAP Standard Violations in India’s Shrimp Industry
Global Aquaculture Alliance
by Elise Avallon
4d ago
The Global Seafood Alliance is aware of and actively investigating recent allegations being made against shrimp producers in India, including those holding Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certificates. “We are committed to our mission of promoting responsible practices in the seafood supply chain and take these matters seriously,” said Wally Stevens, the CEO of GSA. “BAP […] The post GSA Responds to Media Reports of BAP Standard Violations in India’s Shrimp Industry appeared first on Global Seafood Alliance ..read more
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Hiddenfjord Becomes First Four-Star BAP-Certified Producer in the Faroe Islands
Global Aquaculture Alliance
by Elise Avallon
1w ago
Hiddenfjord has become the first company in the Faroe Islands to attain Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) four-star certification, the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has announced. Hiddenfjord is family-owned and is the only 100 percent Faroese salmon farming company. Completing certification of their hatchery, Futaklettur, at the end of February was the final step to all […] The post Hiddenfjord Becomes First Four-Star BAP-Certified Producer in the Faroe Islands appeared first on Global Seafood Alliance ..read more
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Registration Now Open for GSA’s Responsible Seafood Summit in St. Andrews
Global Aquaculture Alliance
by Elise Avallon
1w ago
Registration is now open for the Responsible Seafood Summit in St. Andrews, the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has announced. The conference will be held at the Fairmont St. Andrews on Scotland’s east coast from October 21 to 24, 2024, and is co-hosted by Seafood Scotland, the trade and marketing body for Scotland’s seafood sector. For […] The post Registration Now Open for GSA’s Responsible Seafood Summit in St. Andrews appeared first on Global Seafood Alliance ..read more
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Public Comment Sought for Salmon Farm Standard Issue 3.0
Global Aquaculture Alliance
by Elise Avallon
2w ago
The Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) Salmon Farm Standard Issue 3.0 has been released for a public comment period, the Global Seafood Alliance announced on March 6. The 60-day public comment period ends on May 5. Issue 3.0 has been modified from the previous Issue 2.4 to expand the overall comprehensiveness of the audit. The most […] The post Public Comment Sought for Salmon Farm Standard Issue 3.0 appeared first on Global Seafood Alliance ..read more
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GSA Certification Programs Grew 18% in 2023, with 91% Retention Rate
Global Aquaculture Alliance
by Elise Avallon
2w ago
A testament to the industry’s dedication to responsible seafood production and sourcing, the Global Seafood Alliance’s (GSA) third-party certification programs grew 18 percent in 2023, as the year ended with a total of 3,959 certified processing plants (including farmed and wild capture), farms (including fallow), hatcheries and feed mills in 43 countries. The retention rate […] The post GSA Certification Programs Grew 18% in 2023, with 91% Retention Rate appeared first on Global Seafood Alliance ..read more
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Continuous Improvement: Sanlei achieves first 3-star BAP certification in southern Africa
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by Maddie Cassidy
1M ago
The Global Seafood Alliance announced in June of 2023 that Sanlei had become the first farm and hatchery to certify with Best Aquaculture Practices in the Kingdom of Lesotho and in southern Africa. Now we are delighted to congratulate Sanlei who have successfully added their processing plant to their certification and have launched their first […] The post Continuous Improvement: Sanlei achieves first 3-star BAP certification in southern Africa appeared first on Global Seafood Alliance ..read more
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BM Supermercados of Spain Endorses Best Aquaculture Practices Program
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by Maddie Cassidy
1M ago
Spanish retailer BM Supermercados is endorsing the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification program, the latest step in its commitment to sourcing responsible seafood for its stores. BM Supermercados belongs to Grupo Uvesco, which has 300 stores, an online store, four logistics platforms, and a team of more than 6,000 professionals. Since its formation in 1993, […] The post BM Supermercados of Spain Endorses Best Aquaculture Practices Program appeared first on Global Seafood Alliance ..read more
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GSA Sets New Standard With Consumer Campaign Results
Global Aquaculture Alliance
by Elise Avallon
2M ago
The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has released results from its latest marketing campaign, “Choose Seafood with Standards,” conducted to coincide with U.S. National Seafood Month (October). This was the second consumer-facing campaign for GSA focused on building awareness of the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification program and driving sales of BAP-certified seafood. Campaign tactics included […] The post GSA Sets New Standard With Consumer Campaign Results appeared first on Global Seafood Alliance ..read more
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Exciting Developments Await at Seafood Expo North America 2024
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by Maddie Cassidy
2M ago
The anticipation is building as the Global Seafood Alliance gears up for another engaging Seafood Expo North America from March 10-12, 2024! This year, we are eager to announce a major change – our booth has a new home at Booth #2065 on the show floor. As one of the largest seafood trade shows on […] The post Exciting Developments Await at Seafood Expo North America 2024 appeared first on Global Seafood Alliance ..read more
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BAP Spotlight Story: Unibio (India) Hatcheries Private Limited
Global Aquaculture Alliance
by Maddie Cassidy
2M ago
The Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification program’s “Spotlight Stories” highlight BAP-certified facilities around the world and the stories of the people behind them. This Spotlight Story features Dr. Sasikumar Ponnusamy, Quality Control & Certification, from Unibio (India) Hatcheries Private Limited, a black tiger shrimp producer in India that attained BAP certification for its hatchery. Unibio […] The post BAP Spotlight Story: Unibio (India) Hatcheries Private Limited appeared first on Global Seafood Alliance ..read more
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