This Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) spotlight story features Cherrystone Aqua-Farms, a family-run shellfish producer based in Virginia who attained certification for their clam and oyster farms. GSA: What inspired you to become involved in the seafood industry? CAF: Seafood is a family legacy. Since 1895 the Ballards have worked the waterways of Virginia’s Eastern shore.
Seafood Expo North America (SENA) is almost here, and Global Seafood Alliance is gearing up for another energizing few days in Boston. Taking place March 15–17, 2026, SENA brings together the global seafood community for connection, collaboration, and conversations that shape the future of our industry. Throughout the show, the GSA team will be on
This post is a response to a report from the U.S. group Farm Forward entitled “The Myth of ‘Sustainable’ Aquaculture.” This report called out five supposed ‘myths’ about fish farming which are addressed below. Over the past five decades, the global aquaculture industry has become the leading supplier of seafood for human consumption, outpacing commercial
This blog post features one of GSA’s Corporate Members, Disruptive Packaging, who are revolutionising the packaging industry with URTHCOR® (formerly known as UNICOR), the replacement of conventional waxed cardboard and polystyrene packaging composed of between 65-70% calcium carbonate, which is 100% recyclable with closed-loop capabilities to create a circular economy that is better for business and better
This Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) spotlight story features Murray Cod Australia (MCA), a 3-star BAP-certified producer established to create responsible white-fish industry built around native Murray cod. GSA: What inspired you to become involved in the seafood industry? MCA (answered by Ross Anderson, CEO): What inspired me to become involved in the seafood industry was
An independent survey conducted by GlobeScan in 2025 reveals new consumer insights in key regions around the globe. New research conducted by GlobeScan for the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) surveyed a minimum of 1,000 consumers in five key countries: Canada, France, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The consumers surveyed were those who
Event will be held during the week of September 21, 2026. The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) announced today that its annual Responsible Seafood Summit will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, in September 2026. Celebrating the 25th iteration of the conference for sustainability-minded seafood professionals, GSA welcomes The Center for Responsible Seafood as co-host, a move
The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is proud to release its 2024 Annual Report, containing a look back at a year of progress and measurable impact across the responsible seafood community. This year’s report goes beyond numbers to tell a broader story: how collective efforts are driving positive change throughout the seafood value chain. 👉 View
The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is taking another step forward in strengthening human rights assurances within its Seafood Processing Standard (SPS). Beginning November 1, 2025, seafood processing plants that opt into the Enhanced Social Module (ESM) will be required to undergo overnight audits if they operate outside of standard business hours (8 a.m.–5 p.m.). This
Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) and Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) have achieved special recognition from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, GSA has announced. GSA and BAP were awarded a certificate at the Global Technical Recognition Ceremony in Rome on Wednesday, October 15. GSA and BAP were selected for recognition in the
The Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) Mollusk Farm Standard Issue 2.0 is now available for public comment, Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has announced. The 60-day public comment period ends on Monday, December 15. Issue 2.0 has been modified from the previous issue 1.2. The changes made include: New links and updated resources for all additional information
The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is proud to announce that Jeff Regnart is the latest recipient of the Wallace R. Stevens Lifetime Achievement Award. Regnart accepted the award during GSA’s Responsible Seafood Summit, held last week in Cartagena, Colombia. A champion of sustainably managed fisheries resources, Regnart was instrumental in GSA’s transformation from the aquaculture-focused
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
Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is pleased to announce that Moritz Konz, Sustainability Manager Fish and Seafood at the ALDI SOUTH Group, has joined its Board of Directors. Konz brings a wealth of experience in responsible seafood sourcing and supply chain management to the organization, further strengthening GSA’s mission to advance responsible seafood practices worldwide. Konz
The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is pleased to announce the official release of the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) Feed Mill Standard Issue 3.3. The standard will become effective December 22, 2025 at which point all feed mills must apply to Issue 3.3. The updates made to the standard are the result of more than a
The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is pleased to announce that leading marketplace representatives across retail and foodservice will be in attendance at this year’s Responsible Seafood Summit, taking place from September 29-October 2 in Cartagena, Colombia. Confirmed attendees include representatives from Amazon, Bolton Food, Captain D’s, Cencosud, Costco Mexico, Giant Eagle, HEB Mexico, Red Lobster,
Best Aquaculture Practices will adapt its global seafood industry-leading certification standards to reflect the latest information regarding the viability of potential alternatives to eyestalk ablation, a common practice in shrimp aquaculture for decades. The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) will require all shrimp production facilities around the world certified to Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification standards
The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is pleased to announce its keynote speakers for its annual Responsible Seafood Summit, which will take place in Cartagena, Colombia, September 29 to October 2. The theme of this year’s Summit is impact, and the agenda is designed to spark meaningful conversations and real-world solutions to the seafood industry’s most