Articles in the Category BAP – News

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Hiddenfjord Becomes First Four-Star BAP-Certified Producer in the Faroe Islands

Hiddenfjord has become the first company in the Faroe Islands to attain Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) four-star certification, the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has announced. Hiddenfjord is family-owned and is the only 100 percent Faroese salmon farming company. Completing certification of their hatchery, Futaklettur, at the end of February was the final step to all 

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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, 

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GSA Sets New Standard With Consumer Campaign Results

The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has released results from its latest marketing campaign, “Choose Seafood with Standards,” conducted to coincide with U.S. National Seafood Month (October). This was the second consumer-facing campaign for GSA focused on building awareness of the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification program and driving sales of BAP-certified seafood. Campaign tactics included 

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BAP Spotlight Story: Unibio (India) Hatcheries Private Limited

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 Dr. Sasikumar Ponnusamy, Quality Control & Certification, from Unibio (India) Hatcheries Private Limited, a black tiger shrimp producer in India that attained BAP certification for its hatchery. Unibio 

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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment Water & Agriculture Hosts BAP Workshop

In November 2023, the Global Seafood Alliance, alongside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture (MEWA), hosted a workshop on the progress of Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification in Saudi Arabia. The event was attended by some 40+ persons, including the Assistant Deputy Minister for Livestock & Fisheries of MEWA (Dr. 

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Hero Supermarket Endorses BAP, BSP Certification Programs

One of Indonesia’s largest retailers has endorsed the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) and Best Seafood Practices (BSP) certification programs, the Global Seafood Alliance announced on December 11. Founded in 1971, Hero Supermarket has evolved into a leading modern retail company, holding fast to its business philosophy of providing different shopping experiences with added value to 

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GSA to Promote BAP Certification at Global Seafood Trade Fair in Guangzhou

The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is proud to announce it is partnering with event organizer Liang Zhi Long to help promote BAP-certified producers at the Global Seafood Trade Fair in Guangzhou, China, from June 20-22, 2024. The event is co-located with the 4th Cantonese Cuisine E-Commerce Fair 2024. GSA has signed a memorandum of understanding 

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Three Divisions of Indonesia’s Japfa Endorse BAP Certification Program

The Global Seafood Alliance has further strengthened its presence in Southeast Asia with the addition of Japfa as a Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) endorser in Indonesia. This is the first company with a retail presence in Indonesia to formally commit to sourcing seafood from BAP-certified facilities. Japfa is a pan-Asian, industrial agri-food company that’s one 

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H-E-B, Giant Eagle, Wakefern Among Companies Signed on to GSA’s National Seafood Month Campaign

The Global Seafood Alliance is pleased to announce the launch of its second annual consumer campaign to celebrate October as National Seafood Month. The campaign “Choose Seafood with Standards” will focus on increasing consumer awareness of GSA’s Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification and driving sales of responsibly produced and sourced seafood. Building on the success 

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GSA, USSEC Collaboration Leads to BAP Certification for Eight Latin American Farms, Hatcheries

In collaboration with the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), three trout farms in Mexico, two trout farms and one trout hatchery in Colombia, and one tilapia farm and one tilapia hatchery in Mexico have achieved Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification, the Global Seafood Alliance has announced. The certification is the result of a joint USSEC-GSA 

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Azerbaijan Fish Farm LLC Becomes World’s First BAP-Certified Sturgeon Farm

Azerbaijan Fish Farm LLC has achieved Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP), the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has announced. Azerbaijan Fish Farm is the first sturgeon breeding farm with a focus on caviar production to receive BAP certification. The certification not only recognizes AFF’s commitment to sustainability but also solidifies its position as the world’s first sturgeon 

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BAP Spotlight Story: MainStream Aquaculture

The Global Seafood Alliance’s “Spotlight Stories” highlight certified producers around the world and the stories of the people behind them. This Spotlight Story features MainStream Aquaculture, a BAP-certified barramundi producer in Australia. What inspired you to become involved in the seafood industry? Dr. Paul Harrison was inspired to feed the world with delicious, sustainably produced 

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Public Comment Sought for Climate Action and Sourcing Vanguard Standard 

The Global Seafood Alliance Climate Action and Sourcing (CAS) Vanguard Standard is now available for public comment, GSA announced on Aug. 17. The 60-day public comment period ends on Oct. 15. GSA’s Vanguard program is an initiative created to highlight producers that are leaders in the seafood industry. Producers that are part of this initiative