Skretting's Stavanger feed mill nabs BAP certification; Net To Table Seafoods, Great Northern Seafoods receive RFM certification

SeafoodSource is closely following the sustainable seafood movement by compiling a regular round-up of sector updates pertaining to eco-certifications.

- San Francisco, California, U.S.A.-based Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST) announced on 18 April the Fishing Industry Association of Papua New Guinea's fisheries information management system, iFIMS, software passed the GDST Capability Test. The test is an online platform allowing effective verification of software solutions delvering on promises of compatibility with the GDST interoperable traceability standard.  

“We are thrilled that our version of the iFIMS  has passed the GDST Capability Test.  As a vertically integrated Tuna harvesting operation in the Western Central Pacific Ocean; it is important that this complex fishery be recognized as GDST capable,” FIA PNG Sustainability and CSR Director Marcelo Hidalgo said in a press release.

- On 20 April, The Royal Caribbean Group released its 15th annual Seastainability report, which includes a review of its sustainable seafood sourcing policy and performance across its three brands Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises.

"As we advance on our sustainability journey, our strategic priorities remain rooted in creating business value and uplifting our employees, guests, and the communities we visit," Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty said in a press release. "Through collaboration and innovation, we continue to make great strides on our commitment of delivering great vacation experiences responsibly."

- Juneau, Alaska U.S.A.-based Net To Table Seafoods and Great Northern Seafoods have received Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) and chain of custody (CoC) certifications, RFM said in a press release. 

“Having both of these outstanding direct marketers achieve RFM CoC will give their customers further confidence that their wild-caught Alaska sockeye salmon comes from well-managed fisheries, without illegal or destructive fishing practices. It’s our hope that other direct marketers will see the value of achieving RFM CoC, and join our growing program,” RFM Program Manager Jeff Regnart said in a press release.

-Skretting's aquafeed mill in Stavanger, Norway, has received Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification, according to the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA). 

The move by Skretting, which has its global headquarters in Stavanger, was a "really important step for a critical part of the aquaculture supply chain,” according to GSA Europe Market Director Iain Shone, in a 20 April announcement. 

Skretting Quality Director Nina Flem said the certification will give her company's local buyers an assurance of sustainability.

“This is BAP’s first certified feed mill in Norway, meaning that fish farms can now source from a BAP-certified mill in Norway and will be able to communicate to their customers accordingly that their feed is responsibly produced," Flem said. "Personally, I am proud and happy about the BAP certificate and want to thank my colleagues for a well-executed and thorough audit so we can also deliver BAP-certified aquafeeds from Norway."

Photo courtesy of Skretting