"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 year 2025 marked a pivotal milestone for Vietnam’s seafood industry in its restructuring process toward sustainability, transparency, and higher value creation, amid continued uncertainties in the global economic and trade environment. Prolonged inflation in major economies, the rising trend of trade protectionism, and increasingly stringent requirements related to environmental standards, traceability, and social responsibility have posed significant challenges to seafood production and exports. Nevertheless, overcoming these pressures, Vietnam’s seafood sector has gradually demonstrated its adaptability, maintained growth momentum, and laid an important foundation for the next stage of development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Amid the increasingly evident impacts of drought and saltwater intrusion, the shrimp-rice production model in Ca Mau province continues to prove itself as a viable direction, contributing to higher farmer incomes, improved soil conditions and the promotion of ecological and sustainable agricultural development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The management of fishing vessels, monitoring of fishing activities, and handling of violations in the fisheries sector in Lam Dong province have continued to be implemented in a synchronized and stringent manner, contributing to raising awareness of legal compliance among fishermen and aiming to end illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Can Tho’s fishery industry sustained steady growth in 2025 with total aquatic and marine output reaching nearly 783,000 tons, fulfilling 100% of the annual target. Aquaculture, capture fisheries and fishing fleet management were further strengthened, aiming for sustainable development in the coming years.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius export turnover reached nearly USD 2.2 billion, up 8% year-on-year. This result indicates that pangasius exports maintained their growth momentum despite significant volatility in the global market environment. In December 2025, pangasius export value reached USD 200 million, up 10% compared to December 2024. This solid performance in the final month of the year reflects increased import demand for consumption and inventory replenishment in key markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain experienced significant fluctuations. According to Vietnam Customs, during the first 11 months of 2025, export turnover for the first 11 months of the year edged up by 0.3% year-on-year, reaching nearly $15 million.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed Decision No. 16/QD-TTg, dated January 5, 2026, approving the implementation plan for the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA). Under the plan, in the coming period, ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated entities and People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities must institutionalize and execute tasks focused on the dissemination of information regarding VIFTA and the Israeli market; legislative and institutional development, as well as enhancing competitiveness and human resource growth...
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Beyond achieving double-digit growth, Vietnam’s fish cake and surimi exports are showing a notable year-end "inflection point": the EU his accelerating with nearly twofold growth, China & Hong Kong are rising sharply, while the largest market, South Korea, signaled a slowdown in November. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover of fish cake and surimi reached $327 million in the first 11 months of 2025, up 22% year-on-year; November 2025 alone accounted for $35 million, marking a 5% increase. This serves as a critical foundation for exporters to reassess market structures and competitive intensity while finalizing order strategies for 2026.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau, widely regarded as the nation’s “shrimp capital”, continued its strong performance in 2025 as shrimp output reached nearly 600,000 tons, maintaining its position as Vietnam’s leading shrimp-producing locality.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On December 29, 2025, at the 2025 Pangasius Industry Review Conference held in Can Tho City, the Vietnam Pangasius Association announced that fingerling prices have surged to record levels due to acute supply shortages.
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