This BAP spotlight story features Minh Phu, a shrimp producer in Vietnam who has attained BAP certification for their entire production chain. This spotlight highlights shrimp mangrove aquaculture, a unique approach to shrimp farming used by Minh Phu in Cau Mau. GSA: How does shrimp mangrove aquaculture differ from other types of shrimp farming? Minh
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. June 19, 2024: GSA Investigation Findings Point to Opportunities to Strengthen Certification and Collaborate with Indian Shrimp Industry Leaders on Continuous Improvement The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA)’s investigation into allegations
The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) recently conducted a survey of 3,000 seafood consumers in Japan to better understand purchasing decisions and awareness of the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) label. The consumers surveyed are between the ages of 16 and 65 and consume fish at least two to three times a month. When asked to rank
Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has announced the release of an outline of its highly anticipated Responsible Seafood Summit conference program for 2024. Set to take place in October in St Andrews, Scotland, the Summit promises a variety of informative sessions designed to equip industry professionals with the tools and knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape
As we celebrate World Ocean Day (WOD) on June 8, 2024, we join people around the globe in recognizing the importance of our oceans. This year’s theme, “Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate,” emphasizes the urgent need for decisive action to protect our oceans and address climate change, with youth leadership at the forefront
Prominent seafood supplier Wright Brothers UK has endorsed the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) program, the Global Seafood Alliance has announced. Wright Brothers UK is the leading seafood supplier in the UK, providing seafood to more than 500 restaurants around the region. The company also has three London restaurants and a delivery service, Wright Brothers at
Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) stands in support of the British Columbia (B.C.) salmon farming sector, especially as the Canadian government is expected to announce its decision regarding salmon farming licensing this spring. Globally, aquaculture plays an increasingly important role in food security – it’s the fastest growing food production system and provides a means to
For decades, the global shrimp farming industry has relied on a breeding technique intended to make hatcheries more efficient. A shrimp’s eyestalk – a protrusion from the animal’s head that contains an eye on the end – contains a complex of glands that influence molting, reproductive maturation and spawning processes. Removing, cutting or pinching the
Two new Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) consumer websites in French and German were just launched, the Global Seafood Alliance has announced. The sites contain information on the BAP certification program, information about aquaculture, seafood recipes and nutritional information about seafood’s positive effect on health and wellness. The sites are a key piece of GSA’s efforts
Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is pleased to announce Chris van der Kuyl as its opening keynote speaker for the 2024 Responsible Seafood Summit, which will take place in St Andrews, Scotland, October 21-24, co-hosted by Seafood Scotland. Chris van der Kuyl is one of Scotland’s leading entrepreneurs working across the technology, media, gaming and entertainment
Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has released a report exploring best practice in relation to provision of Wi-Fi for fishing crew at sea that includes recommendations for action. In this fast-moving era of connectivity technology, there is broad agreement from vessel owners, the private sector and trade unions that crew at sea in excess of 24
The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) proudly announces the appointment of Mike Kocsis as its new Chief Executive Officer. Kocsis, who has extensive seafood industry experience spanning two decades, is well positioned to lead GSA into its next chapter. He joined the organization in April 2022 as Chief Systems Officer to oversee certification operations and information
The Global Seafood Alliance is pleased to announce that Craig Morris, CEO of the Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP), has joined the GSA board of directors. Morris has been CEO of GAPP since 2019 and previously served as the vice president of the International Marketing for the National Pork Board (NPB), where he
The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is exhibiting once again this year at Seafood Expo Global (SEG), scheduled to take place at Fira de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, from April 23 to 25, 2024. Attendees are encouraged to visit GSA stand 5F201 or register for the GSA Stakeholder Update & Luncheon in Room CC1.1 at the Fira
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
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
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 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