"The interest in the BAP program we received in Boston was very positive, and the BAP team lined up several facilities to be inspected over the next several months," BAP Director William More said. "This was probably our best Boston show since we began promoting the BAP program in 2003."
More said eight new plants and nine new farms committed to BAP certification during the show, and additional leads are being pursued. The commitments came from five shrimp farms in India, as well as salmon farms in Canada and Chile, and a tilapia farm in Brazil. Representing several species, the plant applicants are located in China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Mexico and Canada.
As of March 15, the 100 facilities -- 42 plants and 58 farms -- pending BAP certification reflected more than double the number of applicants in February 2011.
Meijer made an announcement on its support of BAP just prior to the Boston show. Several other major retailers then used the show as a platform from which to announce their associations with Best Aquaculture Practices certification.
Supervalu, one of the United States' largest retailers, said it has adopted BAP certification for its aquaculture procurement policy. The move means that fish and shrimp bearing the BAP mark will be available at thousands of Acme, Albertsons, Cub Foods, Farm Fresh, Hornbacher's, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Save-A-Lot, Shaw's/Star Market, Shop 'n Save and Shoppers Food & Pharmacy locations across the U.S.
BJ's Wholesale Club also announced its commitment to sustainable seafood through its alignment with BAP. From fresh fish to frozen value-added seafood, BJ's seafood partners must take steps to responsibly source seafood for its 195 clubs and 107 gas stations in the eastern United States.
The Global Aquaculture Alliance develops the Best Aquaculture Practices standards upon which BAP certifications are based. In addition to sharing information about BAP, GAA staff promoted the international organization's upcoming GOAL 2012 seafood marketing conference in Bangkok, Thailand, and distributed copies of the Global Aquaculture Advocate magazine. Conversations at the booth involved all levels of the farmed seafood industry, from aquaculture producers and suppliers to distributors and retailers.
Before the show opened, the BAP Standards Oversight Committee met to consider, among other issues, the crafting of a "core" set of standards that apply to shrimp, tilapia, catfish and Pangasius farms. Additional "add-on" standards specific to the culture of the individual species would also be considered in audits and certification.
"With all this activity, we are clearly making a difference in the aquaculture industry," GAA Executive Director Wally Stevens said. "As 2012 further unfolds, GAA will continue to spread the benefits of responsible aquaculture through BAP and our other global programs."
The Best Aquaculture Practices team will attend the April 24-26 European Seafood Exposition in Brussels, Belgium, and the May 1-4 Australasian Aquaculture 2012 event in Melbourne, Australia.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The “Moringa Noodles Salad” product by Sa Giang Import-Export Corporation was honored as one of the “Top 10 Winning Products” at the THAIFEX – Anuga taste Innovation Show 2026, held as part of THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 in Bangkok.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a fairly strong upward trend in 2025, Vietnam’s clam exports entered 2026 with a mixed picture: strong growth at the beginning of the year, followed by a slowdown from March onward. According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam’s clam export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached more than USD 38 million, up 2% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry is facing new opportunities to expand its development space as many localities and businesses begin promoting marine farming models aimed at diversifying farming areas and adapting to climate change. However, for pangasius to truly “go offshore” and develop into a large-scale industry segment, significant challenges related to technology, broodstock, and markets still need to be addressed.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports in April 2026 reached USD 11 million, up 92% compared to the same period in 2025. This strong growth indicates that Vietnamese tilapia products are continuing to penetrate and expand rapidly in international markets. Cumulative export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached USD 49 million, up 151% year-on-year.
(seafood.vasep.com) At VietShrimp Asia 2026, disease management trends in shrimp farming are shifting strongly from treatment-based approaches toward proactive prevention through environmental and pond ecosystem control.
(vasep.com.vn) After a period of strong growth, with export turnover reaching USD 38 million in Q1/2026 — up 174% year-on-year — the sector’s rapid expansion clearly reflects growing market opportunities.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the ASEAN bloc reached USD 44 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025. After falling to the lowest level of the quarter at USD 9 million in February — reflecting the seasonal slowdown in orders after the festive period — exports recovered strongly to USD 18 million in March, the highest monthly value of the quarter. This development shows that import demand for pangasius in ASEAN remains relatively stable despite short-term fluctuations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On May 11, 2026, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a positive comparability finding for Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries, along with those of Indonesia and Sri Lanka, under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). With this decision, seafood and seafood products harvested from Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries will continue to be eligible for import into the US market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a slowdown in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Germany showed more positive signs in the first quarter of 2026. However, the recovery remains uncertain as consumer demand in Germany is still cautious, while market competition is increasingly driven by pricing and supply stability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a sharp decline in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel are showing positive signs of recovery in the early months of 2026. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover to this market grew steadily month by month in Q1/2026, reaching nearly USD 10 million, up 33% compared to the same period in 2025. However, compared to Q1/2024, this level remains significantly lower, indicating that the recovery is still in its early stage following last year’s strong adjustment.
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