The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) made a splash at the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish 2014) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in early August. In addition to exhibiting at the three-day exhibition — hosted by the Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and organized by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and 

The Global Aquaculture Alliance in mid-August welcomed two companies to its growing list of members. SeaVina Joint Stock Co. is GAA’s newest Governing Member. SeaVina is a seafood processor and exporter based in Can Tho City, Vietnam. Established in 2009, it exports shrimp and Pangasius to Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the Middle East. In 

Editor’s note: The following column is the second in a series of columns written by GAA Communications Manager Steven Hedlund. Titled “Communicator’s Corner,” the column profiles aquaculture and seafood professionals whose leadership, sense of innovation and emphasis on education and communication set them apart. The column will also appear in the September-October issue of the 

Add the Global Aquaculture Alliance to the list sustainable seafood organizations promoted by FishChoice.com, a web-based platform that helps businesses that buy and sell sustainable seafood. A profile of GAA’s Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) third-party certification scheme has been added to FishChoice.com following the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch® program’s decision this year to rate 

The Global Aquaculture Alliance is exhibiting at the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish 2014) at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from Aug. 6 to 8. Hosted by the Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and organized by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), 

The Global Aquaculture Alliance has presented Zhanjiang Guolian Aquatic Products Co. Ltd. and Allied Pacific Group with its “Commitment to Excellence” award. The two Chinese companies were recognized for their commitment to the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) third-party certification program. To qualify, a company’s first facility must be certified for at least seven consecutive years, 

Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of profiles recognizing companies for their commitment to responsible aquaculture and the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) third-party certification program. The “Commitment to Excellence” seal denotes the number of years a company has been committed to the BAP program. To qualify, a company’s first facility must be 

The Global Aquaculture Alliance’s Carson Roper and Marcos Moya were among the more than 25 presenters at the inaugural Asian Aquaculture Insurance & Risk Management Conference at the Sheraton Hotel & Towers in Kowloon, Hong Kong, from May 13 to 15. Organized by AUMS Ltd., the three-day conference centered on the transfer of aquaculture insurance 

Thursday, May 8, 4:00 p.m.—As the 2014 edition of Seafood Expo Global came to an end, representatives of GAA, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council and GLOBALG.A.P. met to frame the next steps toward achieving efficiencies across the three certification programs. It’s been one year since the three organizations signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Brussels, 

Editor’s note: The following column is the second in a series of columns written by GAA Communications Manager Steven Hedlund. Titled “Communicator’s Corner,” the column profiles aquaculture and seafood professionals whose leadership, sense of innovation and emphasis on education and communication set them apart. The column will also appear in the May-June issue of the 

The Global Aquaculture Alliance and its Best Aquaculture Practices division exhibited with great success at the Food Products and Ingredients Expo of China in Wuhan, China, from March 21 to 25. This is the first time that GAA/BAP has exhibited at the three-day expo, which is organized by Wuhan Lanesync Supply Chain Management Co. Ltd. 

The Global Aquaculture Alliance’s Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) division has expanded its market development team with the addition of Jane Bi as BAP’s market development manager for Asia. Bi will help manage relationships with seafood suppliers, distributors, retailers and foodservice operators in Asia on behalf of BAP, the world’s leading third-party certification program for aquaculture 

Editor’s note: The Global Aquaculture Alliance is among the more than 1,000 companies and organizations exhibiting at Seafood Expo North America in Boston. Please visit booth No. 481 or check here regularly for updates from GAA and the Best Aquaculture Practice program. The three-day show runs through March 18. Monday, March 17, 2:15 p.m. — 

The Global Aquaculture Alliance’s (GAA) Mini-GOAL seminar returns to Seafood Expo North America (SENA) in Boston this year. Mini-GOAL will be held on Monday, March 17, from 12:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. in Room 153AB of the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. GAA is exhbiting at Seafood Expo North America in booth No. 481. As in years past, Mini-GOAL will feature 

Best Aquaculture Practices Standards Coordinator Dan Lee is presenting at the 9th North Atlantic Seafood Forum (NASF) conference in Bergen, Norway, early next month. Titled “Challenges and opportunities related to sustainability for aquaculture producers in Asia,” Lee’s 15-minute presentation is part of Day 2’s sustainability and communications seminar. It is scheduled for Thursday, March 6, 

Editor’s note: The following column is the second in a series of columns written by GAA Communications Manager Steven Hedlund. Titled “Communicator’s Corner,” the column profiles aquaculture and seafood professionals whose leadership, sense of innovation and emphasis on education and communication sets them apart. The column will also appear in the March-April issue of the 

The Global Aquaculture Alliance has settled on the venue and dates for the organization’s GOAL 2014 conference. GOAL 2014 will be held at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from Oct. 7 to 10, 2014. Located in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, the 470-room hotel features 2,500 square meters