How do BAP Standards Address Food Safety?

June 7th marks World Food Safety Day, a day declared by the United Nations to draw global attention to the health consequences of contaminated food and water. At Best Aquaculture Practices, ensuring that farmed seafood is produced safely is something we take very seriously – in fact, food safety is one of the core pillars of the BAP program.

How Do BAP Standards Address Environmental Responsibility?

There will be an estimated 9.8 billion people on the planet by 2050, and with an increasing population comes an increasing demand for food. In fact, in just three decades, it’s estimated that we’ll need 70 percent more food than we do today to feed the world’s population. The increase in seafood production needed to meet rising demand cannot come from wild fisheries alone.

A Message From Global Aquaculture Alliance CEO Wally Stevens to BAP Producers

As we all find our way forward, our message to you during this unprecedented time is simple: We’re on your side and remain focused on solutions, despite severe headwinds we face in the field and in the marketplace.

BAP is Taking a Stand Against Inequality in Seafood

February 26, 2020 Best Aquaculture Practices

Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) takes a holistic approach to seafood production by covering the four pillars of responsible aquaculture production – food safety, environmental sustainability, social accountability and animal welfare.

BAP Certification Program Grows 15 Percent in 2019

January 22, 2020 Global Aquaculture Alliance

The industry-leading Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) third-party certification program grew more than 15 percent in 2019, ending the year with 2,681 BAP-certified facilities in 39 countries, the Global Aquaculture Alliance announced in mid-January.