Global Seafood Alliance

Global Seafood Alliance Aims to Increase Seafood Consumption with First Consumer Marketing Campaign

April 20, 2022 Global Seafood Alliance

The Global Seafood Alliance announced the launch of its first consumer marketing campaign to coincide with U.S. National Seafood Month in October. To capitalize on consumers’ shift to more seafood consumption and preference for fish that’s responsibly sourced, the campaign will communicate directly with consumers through earned and social media and engage retailers and foodservice operators to join in telling the story. …

Suppliers, Retailers and Others Call for Improved Seafood Traceability Standards in Canada

March 31, 2022 Global Seafood Alliance

A group of 26 grocery chains, seafood industry stakeholders and experts is calling on the Canadian federal government to create “robust” traceability standards for all seafood sold in Canada. …

BAP Program Grew 8.6% in 2021, Certified Facilities Retention Rate at Five-Year High

February 17, 2022 Global Seafood Alliance

A testament to the industry’s dedication to responsible seafood production and sourcing, even during difficult times, the Global Seafood Alliance’s (GSA) Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) third-party certification program grew 8.6 percent last year, ending 2021 with 3,169 BAP-certified facilities in six continents and 39 countries, up from 2,918 BAP-certified facilities at the end of 2020. …

GSA CEO Wally Stevens Retires, Brian Perkins Transitions Into Role

December 28, 2021 Global Seafood Alliance

Seafood industry veteran Wally Stevens, who has held various leadership roles with the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) for the past 14 years and is currently chief executive officer, is retiring at the end of December, the nonprofit organization announced on Dec. 16. Brian Perkins, who joined GSA as chief operating officer on March 1, will assume the role of CEO, effective Jan. 1. …

Study: As More Turn to Seafood, Consumers Look to Eco-Labels to Guide Purchasing Decisions

December 21, 2021 Global Seafood Alliance

Seafood is the preferred choice of U.S. consumers looking to eat less meat, and seafood eco-labels such as the Global Seafood Alliance’s (GSA) Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) are influencing the perceptions of the seafood that they purchase and the supermarkets and restaurants that they frequent. …