The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) released Issue 2.1 of its Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) Hatchery Standard, which will be required for any hatchery that submits an application on or after April 4, 2023. No audits will be conducted to version 2.0 due to the removal of “Outsourcing Activity” and “Supplier Activity” definitions, as well as
Seafood markets have been on a wild ride for the past few years. COVID quarantines led many home cooks to try new dishes they normally reserved for restaurant meals and seafood sales soared. But global inflation has taken a huge bite out of consumers’ disposable income, and seafood sales in 2022 were significantly lower than
The beginning of a new year marks the start of another trade show season for the seafood industry! The Global Seafood Alliance is looking forward to connecting with the GSA community at the 2023 edition of Seafood Expo North America (SENA), the continent’s largest seafood trade show, with a number of activities planned for the
The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is pleased to announce that Michael Berto has joined its board of directors, the nonprofit organization announced on Jan 19. Berto is the merchandising director for frozen seafood at Walmart US. He has been with Walmart for more than six years in multiple roles in the meat department, managing multiple protein categories.
The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is ushering in a new era in its 22-year history of convening the world’s seafood thought leaders. The Global Outlook for Aquaculture Leadership, or GOAL, is now called The Responsible Seafood Summit, a name that better represents GSA’s vision of a world that embraces the role of responsible seafood in
After reflecting upon our last 25 years in business, lessons learned over the years, and our top 25 podcast episodes, we are now reminiscing about why we do the work we do here at the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA). We asked GSA staff about their “why” as a last official celebration of our 25th anniversary
In honor of Global Seafood Alliance’s 25th anniversary, we’re reminiscing about the last four years of the Aquademia Podcast. Looking for something to listen to? We’ve rounded up our most popular episodes all in one place for you to explore. 25. EP. 7 | Seafood 101 – Where Do I Start?: Nine in 10 Americans
The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has announced the preliminary results from its first consumer marketing campaign, “Healthy Fish, Healthy Planet, Healthy You!” Conducted in October to coincide with U.S. National Seafood Month, the campaign was designed to build consumer awareness of the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification program and drive sales of BAP-certified seafood products.
Last month, we explored all GSA has accomplished with YOUR help over the past 25 years. In honor of our 25th anniversary in 2022, we are sharing our biggest takeaways and pieces of wisdom we’ve accumulated over the years to support you in your business. Think outside the box. Keeping an open, entrepreneurial mind allows
The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) mourns the loss of National Fisheries Institute (NFI) President John Connelly, who passed away at the age of 61. The organization’s staff, its board of directors and its members send their deepest sympathies to Connelly’s family and friends, including his wife Margaret and four children. “With John Connelly’s passing, the
This blog post features GSA’s first India-based corporate member, Choice Canning Company. It is a division of Choice Trading Corporation Pvt Ltd. From its inception, Choice Canning Company has had a tradition of being first in the seafood industry. Choice was the first company in India to establish a completely integrated and automated state-of-the-art factory
The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has announced that the Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard (RFVS) has completed the SSCI benchmarking process and has achieved SSCI recognition. RFVS Issue 2.1 has become the first standard globally to be successfully benchmarked against the SSCI Benchmarking Requirements for At-Sea Operations Version 1.0. In achieving SSCI Recognition,
Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is proud to partner with the Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) as a gold sponsor of the fourth annual Wild Alaska Pollock meeting which took place on October 17, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. Themed “Strategically Building Awareness and Demand for the Perfect Protein,” the meeting brought together over 250
Note: The Global Seafood Alliance spotlights various members dedicated to GSA’s mission of responsible seafood. Membership starts at only $50 for individuals and $5,000 for businesses. Start utilizing our extensive benefits. Featured this month is Iwen Su of Scoot Science. Tell us a little bit about your background – what was a pivotal moment in your life
In honor of 2022 being GSA’s 25th year in operation, we’re taking a look back to the formation of Global Aquaculture Alliance in the mid-1990s. The following is a message written by GSA president and founder, George Chamberlain, on the background of GSA’s creation and evolution over the past 25 years. On this 25th anniversary
Note: Each step in the seafood production chain has its own importance, but they work together to create the best quality products for consumers. In the #SeafoodWithStandards campaign throughout 2022, we will be highlighting each stop along the production chain to pull back the curtain and explain what happens there. Are you passionate about feeding
This blog post features one of GSA’s Corporate Members, J.J. McDonnell & Co., Inc. J.J. McDonnell is a supplier of seafood products and knowledge, with a reputation of a wide selection of seafood and high-quality products. Corporate Membership is the closest way a company can align itself with GSA, and we thank J.J. McDonnell for their
The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is pleased to announce that it has hired Alison Harris as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, a newly created role for the nonprofit organization. Harris oversees GSA’s Market Development and Outreach teams and reports to GSA CEO Brian Perkins. “GSA’s mission is to build trust in seafood,” says GSA CEO