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

The Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) Certification program and the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) have agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for collaboration. Given their aligned missions, both organizations are focused on global expansion for promoting choice in responsible seafood practices while aiming to reduce costs for certifications, audits, and other assurances. The collaboration will 

The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has released a video spotlight featuring Best Seafood Practices (BSP)-certified producer Atlantic Capes Fisheries, Inc. Atlantic Capes Fisheries is a leading scallop and surf clam producer, processing more than 20 percent of U.S. scallop landings. Atlantic Capes was the first producer to get their entire supply chain certified to the 

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 25 to 27, 2023. Attendees are encouraged to visit GSA stand 5D201 or register for the GSA Stakeholder Update & Luncheon in Room CC1.4 at the 

Cape Fish has achieved Best Seafood Practices (BSP) and Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certifications from the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA), the first-ever seafood processing plant in South Africa to earn the distinction. Envisible, a company specializing in sourcing and traceability technology, sponsored Cape Fish’s certification to remove one of the major obstacles for small-scale producers 

Note: The Global Seafood Alliance spotlights various members dedicated to GSA’s mission of responsible seafood. Membership starts at only $50 for individuals and $100 for businesses. Start utilizing our extensive benefits. Featured this month is Chris Kennedy of Sunderland Marine. Tell us a bit about your background – what was a pivotal moment in your life 

Leading Scottish seafood processor Associated Seafoods Ltd. has achieved Best Seafood Practices (BSP) and Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certifications from the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA). Associated Seafoods sources seafood from both wild-capture fisheries and aquaculture. It is the first seafood producer in the United Kingdom to be certified to GSA’s newest program, BSP, which provides 

The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is partnering with the North Atlantic Seafood Forum (NASF) for the fifth consecutive year, co-sponsoring the 2023 Sustainability Seminar. NASF will be held in-person this year at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bergen, Norway, from March 7 to 9, after a two-year digital hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 

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