As the Global Aquaculture Alliance’s magazine celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, we thought we’d take the opportunity to thank our loyal readers for years of support while familiarizing new readers with what the Global Aquaculture Advocate has to offer. Mission Based From its humble beginnings in George Chamberlain’s living room in St. Louis to GAA’s
Once again this year, the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) exhibited at Seafood Expo North America (SENA). The 2018 edition of SENA — North America’s largest seafood trade show, with more than 1,340 exhibiting companies from 50-plus countries — took place at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, from March 11
Editor’s note: In 2018, the Global Aquaculture Alliance will spotlight various members dedicated to GAA’s mission of responsible aquaculture. Membership starts at only $50 for individuals and $5,000 for businesses. Start utilizing our extensive benefits. Tell us about your background. I was born and raised in Alabama, living mostly in Tuscaloosa. I was blessed to
Editor’s note: The following is a guest blog post by chef, author and seafood advocate Barton Seaver. GAA and Seaver recently announced a partnership to raise public awareness of responsible aquaculture and the importance of sourcing seafood with provenance. I live on the coast of Maine where my wife and I have chosen to raise our
The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) is partnering with chef, author and seafood advocate Barton Seaver to raise awareness of responsible aquaculture and the importance of sourcing seafood with provenance. The partnership centers on Seaver’s contribution to Cooking Light, writing a monthly column for the magazine featuring healthy seafood recipes. The first column, titled “3 Tips for
The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) in early March introduced a 30 Under 30 campaign on whereby 30 young aquaculture enthusiasts under 30 years of age are recognized for their passion for responsible aquaculture. Each winner is featured on the GAA website with a photo and bio, and each will receive a GAA gift bag. MyGAA
The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) has issued the following talking points to help its supporters talk about what GAA and its industry-leading Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) third-party certification program are doing to prevent labor abuse in the seafood supply chain: • GAA is fully committed to social responsibility as one of the pillars of its BAP
The Global Aquaculture Alliance on Feb. 15 announced a transition in its leadership. Industry veteran Andrew Mallison is joining GAA as executive director, as Wally Stevens, who has been in the role since 2007, steps aside to focus on other strategic ventures within the organization. Stevens will stay on as executive director through the transition,
Once again this year, the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) is exhibiting at Seafood Expo North America (SENA), with a number of activities planned in its exhibit and in its meeting room. SENA — North America’s largest seafood trade show, with more than 1,340 exhibiting companies from 50-plus countries — takes place at the Boston Convention
Editor’s note: In 2018, the Global Aquaculture Alliance will be spotlighting various members dedicated to GAA’s mission of responsible aquaculture. Membership starts at only $50 for individuals and $5,000 for businesses. Start utilizing our extensive benefits. Tell us about your background? My background is rooted in aquaculture through the lenses of fish physiology and aquaculture engineering,
Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) Vice President Dr. Steve Hart has joined the board of directors for Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP). Founded in 2013, SNP is a non-profit organization with a mission of inspiring a healthier America through partnerships and outreach to raise awareness about the essential nutritional benefits of eating seafood. SNP continues to support
We all pick and choose our memberships carefully. They say something about who we are and what we wish to see in the world. Most people will only belong to a few trustworthy and dedicated efforts over the course of their lifetime, and they’ll expect their affiliation to benefit them in a multitude of ways.
The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) has filled an open position on its 12-member Standards Oversight Committee (SOC), which oversees the development of the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification standards for farmed seafood. Nguyen Hoang Tuan of Vietnam has accepted the position, which is for a representative of the non-governmental conservation community. Currently, Mr. Tuan is
Once again this year, the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) will be an active participant in the North Atlantic Seafood Forum (NASF). The three-day conference — which takes place at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Bergen, Norway, from March 6 to 8 — will feature more than 125 speakers, according to NASF Managing Director Jørgen
Editor’s note: The following is a guest blog post by Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP). GAA is partnering with SNP to promote increased seafood consumption. January often means a renewed commitment to making lifestyle changes such as eating healthier and working out more. But 80 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. While most people hope to
A burgeoning middle class. A more health conscious society. The emergence of e-commerce. Seafood consumption is poised to continue to grow in the years to come, thanks to favorable demographic shifts and technological advancements that are improving accessibility to food. Yet the reality of a world with finite resources and a global population that is
Global Aquaculture Advocate Editor James Wright will be reporting and writing from four industry events in the first quarter of 2018, beginning next week with the National Fisheries Institute’s Global Seafood Marketing Conference (GSMC). The publication, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, supports the Global Aquaculture Alliance’s (GAA) mission of feeding the world through
The Global Aquaculture Alliance and its industry-leading Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) third-party certification program is exhibiting at the 21st India International Seafood Show (IISS) in Goa, India, from Jan. 27 to 29. GAA/BAP is exhibiting in stand E77, and Panchu Duraisamy, BAP country coordinator for India, will be in attendance. This year, IISS features more