GSA - News Archives - Global Seafood Alliance https://www.globalseafood.org/blog/category/gsa/ An international non-profit organization committed to feeding the world through responsible, sustainable aquaculture. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:31:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 GlobeScan Survey Shows Two-Thirds of Consumers Trust the BAP Label, Prompting 2026 Consumer Campaign https://www.globalseafood.org/blog/globescan-survey-results/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:31:04 +0000 https://www.globalseafood.org/?p=69870

An independent survey conducted by GlobeScan in 2025 reveals new consumer insights in key regions around the globe. New research conducted by GlobeScan for the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) surveyed a minimum of 1,000 consumers in five key countries: Canada, France, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The consumers surveyed were those who […]

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The Responsible Seafood Summit and the Shrimp Summit Join Forces in Bangkok in September 2026 https://www.globalseafood.org/blog/summit-2026-announcement/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:15:27 +0000 https://www.globalseafood.org/?p=69726

Event will be held during the week of September 21, 2026. The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) announced today that its annual Responsible Seafood Summit will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, in September 2026. Celebrating the 25th iteration of the conference for sustainability-minded seafood professionals, GSA welcomes The Center for Responsible Seafood as co-host, a move […]

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From Data to Impact: A Look Inside GSA’s 2024 Annual Report https://www.globalseafood.org/blog/2024-annual-report/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:54:07 +0000 https://www.globalseafood.org/?p=69705 Annual Report 2024

The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is proud to release its 2024 Annual Report, containing a look back at a year of progress and measurable impact across the responsible seafood community. This year’s report goes beyond numbers to tell a broader story: how collective efforts are driving positive change throughout the seafood value chain. 👉 View […]

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Strengthening Human Rights Assurances: Enhanced Social Audits https://www.globalseafood.org/blog/enhanced-social-audits/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:36:49 +0000 https://www.globalseafood.org/?p=69723 Workers at seafood processing plant

The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is taking another step forward in strengthening human rights assurances within its Seafood Processing Standard (SPS). Beginning November 1, 2025, seafood processing plants that opt into the Enhanced Social Module (ESM) will be required to undergo overnight audits if they operate outside of standard business hours (8 a.m.–5 p.m.). This […]

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GSA, BAP Recognized by FAO for Sustainable Aquatic Food Systems https://www.globalseafood.org/blog/gsa-bap-recognized-by-fao/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:24:08 +0000 https://www.globalseafood.org/?p=69691

Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) and Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) have achieved special recognition from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, GSA has announced. GSA and BAP were awarded a certificate at the Global Technical Recognition Ceremony in Rome on Wednesday, October 15.  GSA and BAP were selected for recognition in the […]

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Public Comment Sought on BAP Mollusk Farm Standard Issue 2.0 https://www.globalseafood.org/blog/bap-mollusk-farm-2-0-public-comment/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:55:29 +0000 https://www.globalseafood.org/?p=69688 farm mussels

The Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) Mollusk Farm Standard Issue 2.0 is now available for public comment, Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has announced. The 60-day public comment period ends on Monday, December 15. Issue 2.0 has been modified from the previous issue 1.2. The changes made include: New links and updated resources for all additional information […]

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GSA Honors the Career Achievements of Jeff Regnart https://www.globalseafood.org/blog/gsa-honors-jeff-regnart/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:08:06 +0000 https://www.globalseafood.org/?p=69636

The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is proud to announce that Jeff Regnart is the latest recipient of the Wallace R. Stevens Lifetime Achievement Award. Regnart accepted the award during GSA’s Responsible Seafood Summit, held last week in Cartagena, Colombia. A champion of sustainably managed fisheries resources, Regnart was instrumental in GSA’s transformation from the aquaculture-focused […]

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Revolutionizing Seafood Packaging at Pack Expo 2025: GEA Solutions Built for Freshness, Efficiency, and Shelf Life https://www.globalseafood.org/blog/gea-north-america-pack-expo/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:34:18 +0000 https://www.globalseafood.org/?p=69577 This blog post features one of GSA’s Corporate Members, GEA North America. We thank GEA North America for their support of the work GSA does to advance responsible seafood practices. The seafood industry is changing fast—and staying competitive means more than just delivering fresh product. From fillets and shellfish to ready-to-eat meals and frozen favorites, processors are […]

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ALDI’s Moritz Konz Joins GSA’s Board of Directors https://www.globalseafood.org/blog/moritz-konz-joins-gsa-board/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:16:49 +0000 https://www.globalseafood.org/?p=69559

Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is pleased to announce that Moritz Konz, Sustainability Manager Fish and Seafood at the ALDI SOUTH Group, has joined its Board of Directors. Konz brings a wealth of experience in responsible seafood sourcing and supply chain management to the organization, further strengthening GSA’s mission to advance responsible seafood practices worldwide. Konz […]

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GSA Releases Feed Mill Standard Issue 3.3 https://www.globalseafood.org/blog/feed-mill-standard-issue-3-3/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:58:26 +0000 https://www.globalseafood.org/?p=69470

The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is pleased to announce the official release of the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) Feed Mill Standard Issue 3.3. The standard will become effective December 22, 2025 at which point all feed mills must apply to Issue 3.3. The updates made to the standard are the result of more than a […]

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