"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) Da Nang City has fully implemented all recommendations from the European Commission (EC) regarding the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, creating an important foundation for the removal of the “yellow card” in the near future.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Hoa Vang district (Da Nang City), red tilapia farming is demonstrating clear economic efficiency, becoming a promising livelihood that helps many households increase their income. A notable example is the model of Mr. Huynh Ngoc Nam, who operates two red tilapia ponds covering more than 4 hectares, generating stable annual income.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Gia Vien district, tilapia farming—particularly the “duong nghiep” strain—is expanding rapidly and gradually becoming an efficient production model for local farmers. Hatcheries in the area are supplying high-quality, uniform, and disease-free fingerlings, meeting the growing demand for commercial farming.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the afternoon of March 19, Vice Chairman of the Ca Mau Provincial People’s Committee, Le Van Su, chaired a meeting to address bottlenecks and propose solutions to expand the super-intensive whiteleg shrimp farming model using low water exchange and high biosecurity standards (RAS-IMTA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On March 10, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee issued Decision No. 1377/QD-UBND approving the Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control Plan for the 2026–2030 period. The decision takes effect from the date of signing and replaces previous plans for the 2021–2030 period that had been issued prior to the administrative merger in Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City.
(vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Chile imported more than USD 156 million worth of tuna, up 8.1% compared to the previous year and the highest level in the past five years. As the supply structure in this market is rapidly shifting, Vietnamese tuna is facing both opportunities to expand market share and increasing competitive pressure from Thailand, Colombia, and China.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vinh Long Province is stepping up efforts to develop brackish water shrimp farming in a sustainable direction, identifying it as a key sector in its agricultural structure. In 2026, the province aims to reach around 71,300 hectares of shrimp farming, with an output of over 314,000 tons.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ha Tinh Province is strengthening control over shrimp seed quality to minimize risks for the 2026 spring–summer farming season.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In February 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports reached USD 119 million, down slightly 5% year-on-year. However, thanks to strong performance in January, cumulative exports in the first two months of the year still reached USD 331 million, up 28% compared to the same period in 2025. Export activity slowed somewhat in February due to seasonal factors, particularly the Lunar New Year holiday, which disrupted production and shipments at many seafood processing enterprises.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Da Nang is accelerating the development of high-tech shrimp farming toward intensive production, disease control, and improved efficiency. Many shrimp farms have invested in automated environmental monitoring systems, continuously tracking indicators such as pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and salinity, enabling farmers to promptly adjust pond conditions and reduce disease risks.
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