News and articles from the Global Seafood Alliance, Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP), and Best Seafood Practices (BSP)

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GSA Responds to Media Reports of BAP Standard Violations in India’s Shrimp Industry

Note: GSA is keeping its stakeholders up to date on allegations made against shrimp producers in India, including those holding Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certificates. March 26, 2024: Letter from GSA CEO Wally Stevens on India Shrimp Situation Speaking for everyone at the Global Seafood Alliance who dedicates their passion and experience to bring about 

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BAP Spotlight Story: GST Group

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 Goh Soo Chin, Marketing Director of GST Group. GST Group, based in Malaysia, has developed a fully integrated seafood production ecosystem, from broodstock and hatchery to farming, feed 

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Hiddenfjord Becomes First Four-Star BAP-Certified Producer in the Faroe Islands

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 

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Registration Now Open for GSA’s Responsible Seafood Summit in St. Andrews

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 

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GSA Certification Programs Grew 18% in 2023, with 91% Retention Rate

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 

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Continuous Improvement: Sanlei achieves first 3-star BAP certification in southern Africa

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 

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BM Supermercados of Spain Endorses Best Aquaculture Practices Program

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, 

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GSA Sets New Standard With Consumer Campaign Results

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 

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BAP Spotlight Story: Unibio (India) Hatcheries Private Limited

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 

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Ocean Experts Fisheries LLC is First Plant in Oman Certified to GSA’s Seafood Processing Standard

Ocean Experts Fisheries LLC based in Oman has achieved certification to the Seafood Processing Standard (SPS), the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has announced. Ocean Experts Fisheries is a leading fish processing company committed to delivering high-quality seafood products to customers worldwide. The company specializes in processing Mahi-Mahi, sardines, swordfish and tuna, and their products include 

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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment Water & Agriculture Hosts BAP Workshop

In November 2023, the Global Seafood Alliance, alongside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture (MEWA), hosted a workshop on the progress of Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification in Saudi Arabia. The event was attended by some 40+ persons, including the Assistant Deputy Minister for Livestock & Fisheries of MEWA (Dr. 

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Hero Supermarket Endorses BAP, BSP Certification Programs

One of Indonesia’s largest retailers has endorsed the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) and Best Seafood Practices (BSP) certification programs, the Global Seafood Alliance announced on December 11. Founded in 1971, Hero Supermarket has evolved into a leading modern retail company, holding fast to its business philosophy of providing different shopping experiences with added value to