BAP Seeking Companies to Pilot Raised Without Antibiotics Standard

February 3, 2021 Best Aquaculture Practices

Antimicrobial use in animals raised for human consumption can lead to dissemination of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, which can then be transmitted to humans via food and other transmission routes. Antimicrobial resistance is a global challenge for public health and food systems broadly.

Despite Pandemic, BAP Program Grows, Ending 2020 With 2,918 Facilities

January 19, 2021 Global Aquaculture Alliance

In a year wrought with challenges and disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Global Aquaculture Alliance applauds its supporters for remaining committed to responsible aquaculture and the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) third-party certification

Mercadona is First Spain-Based Retailer to Accept BAP Seafood

December 24, 2020 Global Aquaculture Alliance

Mercadona has become the first Spain-based retailer to recognize the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) third-party certification program, the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) announced on Dec. 21. Mercadona has added BAP to its farmed seafood sourcing policy and will accept the program as a means of compliance for suppliers.

New Edition of Seafood Processing Standard Addresses Outsourcing, Food Safety, Environmental Monitoring, Employee Health and Safety

November 16, 2020 Global Aquaculture Alliance

The latest edition of the Seafood Processing Standard (SPS), which incorporates multiple clarifications and updates since the previous edition, has been released, the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) third-party certification program announced on Nov. 16. SPS Issue 5.1 replaces SPS Issue 5.0, which was released in February 2019, and is mandatory for all facilities pursuing certification or re-certification beginning Jan. 16, 2021.

BluGlacier’s ASC, BAP Certified Silverside Premium Coho Harvest Season is Here and Returns to the U.S. for the 3rd Consecutive Year

October 22, 2020 BluGlacier

Chilean salmon distributor BluGlacier is pleased to announce its award-winning, sustainably farmed Silverside Premium Coho salmon with the lowest Forage Fish Dependency Ratio in the industry to the U.S. market is here once again this fall. Distributed from October through December 31 for the retail and foodservice sector, the salmon is available fresh and frozen.