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Revolutionizing Seafood Packaging at Pack Expo 2025: GEA Solutions Built for Freshness, Efficiency, and Shelf Life

This blog post features one of GSA’s Corporate Members, GEA North America. We thank GEA North America for their support of the work GSA does to advance responsible seafood practices. The seafood industry is changing fast—and staying competitive means more than just delivering fresh product. From fillets and shellfish to ready-to-eat meals and frozen favorites, processors are 

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GEA North America: Excellence in Fish Processing and Packaging

This blog post features one of GSA’s Corporate Members, GEA North America. We thank GEA North America for their support of the work GSA does to advance responsible seafood practices. In the seafood processing industry, GEA provides integrated solutions designed to optimize product quality, efficiency, and sustainability at every stage of production. From marination and mixing to 

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Improving fish welfare in African aquaculture: Ethical Seafood Research

This blog post features one of GSA’s Small Business Members, Ethical Seafood Research. We thank Ethical Seafood Research for their support of the work GSA does to advance responsible seafood practices. Across Africa’s booming aquaculture industry, a quiet transformation is underway. Ethical Seafood Research is pioneering scalable, science-based solutions to one of the most overlooked 

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Registration Now Open for the 2025 Responsible Seafood Summit in Cartagena, Colombia

The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Responsible Seafood Summit, taking place September 29 to October 2 at the Intercontinental Cartagena de Indias in Cartagena, Colombia. Now in its 24th year, the Responsible Seafood Summit is the leading international seafood business conference focused on advancing 

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Support, Showcase, Connect: Sponsorship at the 2025 Responsible Seafood Summit

The 2025 Responsible Seafood Summit will take place in Cartagena, Colombia from September 29 to October 2, bringing together global seafood professionals for four days of connection, collaboration, and forward-thinking conversation. Sponsoring the Summit isn’t just great for business. It supports the movement toward a more responsible, transparent, and innovative seafood future. Here’s why sponsoring 

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Global Seafood Alliance Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors

Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Szemerda and Trin Tapanya to its Board of Directors. Their extensive expertise and commitment to the seafood industry will guide GSA as it continues to promote responsibility and innovation in global seafood production. Michael Szemerda serves as the Global Chief Sustainability Officer at 

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Shaping a Responsible Future: Reflections from the Responsible Seafood Summit 2024 from Donna Fordyce

This blog post was written by Donna Fordyce, Chief Executive of Seafood Scotland. We thank Seafood Scotland for co-hosting the 2024 Responsible Seafood Summit in St Andrews, Scotland, alongside GSA. A few weeks on from the Responsible Seafood Summit, I still feel like I’m catching my breath. It truly was a phenomenal event; a whirlwind 

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From Media to Marine Science: Bonnie Waycott’s Journey in Aquaculture

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 Bonnie Waycott, a writer in aquaculture and fisheries, and contributor to the Responsible Seafood Advocate.  You told us last time about your 

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Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate: How Seafood Can Lead the Way on World Ocean Day 2024

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 

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BAP Spotlight Story: GST Group

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 

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Continuous Improvement: Sanlei achieves first 3-star BAP certification in southern Africa

The Global Seafood Alliance announced in June of 2023 that Sanlei had become the first farm and hatchery to certify with Best Aquaculture Practices in the Kingdom of Lesotho and in southern Africa. Now we are delighted to congratulate Sanlei who have successfully added their processing plant to their certification and have launched their first 

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BM Supermercados of Spain Endorses Best Aquaculture Practices Program

Spanish retailer BM Supermercados is endorsing the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification program, the latest step in its commitment to sourcing responsible seafood for its stores. BM Supermercados belongs to Grupo Uvesco, which has 300 stores, an online store, four logistics platforms, and a team of more than 6,000 professionals. Since its formation in 1993,