ADM's Bern Aqua facility in Olen, Belgium, has achieved Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification. This certification highlights the growing industry demand for traceability and responsible sourcing in aquafeed production.
The certification enhances Bern Aqua's credibility and market access by assuring buyers of responsible production practices, aligning with increasing global demand for sustainable and traceable seafood.
ADM's Bern Aqua facility in Olen, Belgium, has received certification from Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP), a significant development in the aquaculture industry's push for greater traceability and responsible sourcing. Bern Aqua, a leading supplier of hatchery and nursery feeds for fish and shrimp, now holds this third-party certification for its feed mill.
The certification reflects a growing global demand for transparency and accountability across the aquaculture value chain. Bern Aqua, with nearly 25 years of experience, serves over 50 countries and employs advanced nutritional sciences and technologies like cold extrusion, which preserves the nutritional integrity of ingredients. The company also emphasizes sourcing from certified, sustainably managed suppliers.
Bern Aqua produces aquafeed pellets in sizes ranging from 5 µm to 3 mm, tailored to the specific dietary needs of various aquatic species. Sam Valgaeren, plant manager, expressed pride in the achievement, noting it aligns with the company's mission to provide superior early-stage nutrition solutions and enhances its competitive position.
Best Aquaculture Practices is recognized as the sole third-party certification program that audits the entire aquaculture production chain, including processing plants, farms, hatcheries, and feed mills. BAP certification assures buyers that the aquafeed produced meets established standards for responsible aquaculture.