The latest issue of the Seafood Processing Standard (SPS), which adopted a new format from the previous issue 5.1, has been approved by the Board of Directors and is ready for pilots, the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) announced on January 4. GSA is seeking processing plants to pilot SPS Issue 6.0. The standard has been
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
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.
Retailers and other seafood-buying companies can use their purchasing power to play a critical role in supporting fisheries to make necessary environmental and social improvements. However, they need to be sure that the seafood they are buying is coming from a credible fishery improvement project (FIP). To address this challenge, the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA)
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
This blog post features one of GSA’s Corporate Members, Blue Ocean Gear. Corporate Membership is the closest way a company can align itself with GSA, and we thank Blue Ocean Gear for their support of the work GSA does to advance responsible seafood practices. Concerns about whale entanglement risk and ghost gear more broadly are driving
As the world celebrates International Human Rights Day and the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on December 10, we are reflecting on our efforts to promote and protect human rights in the seafood industry both on land and at sea. The UDHR, crafted in the aftermath of World War II,
The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is proud to announce it is partnering with event organizer Liang Zhi Long to help promote BAP-certified producers at the Global Seafood Trade Fair in Guangzhou, China, from June 20-22, 2024. The event is co-located with the 4th Cantonese Cuisine E-Commerce Fair 2024. GSA has signed a memorandum of understanding
The Global Seafood Alliance is proud to announce Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) recognition of the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification program under Version 2.0 of GSSI’s Global Benchmark Tool. BAP was the world’s first aquaculture certification program to be recognized by GSSI in 2017. With the Nov. 7 GSSI announcement, BAP has now been
The Global Seafood Alliance has further strengthened its presence in Southeast Asia with the addition of Japfa as a Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) endorser in Indonesia. This is the first company with a retail presence in Indonesia to formally commit to sourcing seafood from BAP-certified facilities. Japfa is a pan-Asian, industrial agri-food company that’s one
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 Eyre Peninsula Seafoods, a mussel producer in Australia that attained BAP certification for its processing plant. What inspired you to become involved in the seafood industry? A love
In January 2021, I penned an op-ed piece about the future of events for IntraFish. I cringed at the thought of rereading it two-and-a-half years later, fearful that the in the midst of the pandemic I had downplayed the significance of in-person events. But I didn’t. Instead, I wrote: “Grounded at home, we scrambled to
This blog post features one of GSA’s Corporate Members, MSD Animal Health. Corporate Membership is the closest way a company can align itself with GSA, and we thank MSD Animal Health for their support of the work GSA does to advance responsible seafood practices. MSD Animal Health has announced the launch of FALCON® Biomass, a powerful,
The Global Seafood Alliance is pleased to announce the launch of its second annual consumer campaign to celebrate October as National Seafood Month. The campaign “Choose Seafood with Standards” will focus on increasing consumer awareness of GSA’s Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification and driving sales of responsibly produced and sourced seafood. Building on the success
Azerbaijan Fish Farm LLC has achieved Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP), the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has announced. Azerbaijan Fish Farm is the first sturgeon breeding farm with a focus on caviar production to receive BAP certification. The certification not only recognizes AFF’s commitment to sustainability but also solidifies its position as the world’s first sturgeon
The Global Seafood Alliance’s “Spotlight Stories” highlight certified producers around the world and the stories of the people behind them. This Spotlight Story features MainStream Aquaculture, a BAP-certified barramundi producer in Australia. What inspired you to become involved in the seafood industry? Dr. Paul Harrison was inspired to feed the world with delicious, sustainably produced
The Global Seafood Alliance Climate Action and Sourcing (CAS) Vanguard Standard is now available for public comment, GSA announced on Aug. 17. The 60-day public comment period ends on Oct. 15. GSA’s Vanguard program is an initiative created to highlight producers that are leaders in the seafood industry. Producers that are part of this initiative
The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is pleased to announce two promotions on its senior management team. Steven Hart has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Market Development and Mike Kocsis has been promoted to Chief Strategy Officer. As SVP of Market Development, Hart oversees GSA’s market development team, which engages with retailers, foodservice operators