2-star rating a first in BC
Courier-Islander, Published: Friday, October 26, 2012
Marine Harvest Canada (MHC), British Columbia's largest salmon aquaculture company, issued a press release saying its feed supplier, Skretting North America, has achieved certification under the Global Aquaculture Alliance, Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) Feed Mill Standard for its Vancouver operation.
In June, MHC announced the certification of its salmon farm sites to BAP standards. The addition of BAP certified salmon feed gives MHC what it says is a coveted 'two star' rating - a first in BC.
The certification announcement is what the company said is an important step in the company's progress towards achieving a full "four star rating" from BAP, which will include certification of all its salmon farms, processing plants, feed suppliers and freshwater hatcheries.
Chris Beattie, General Manager of Skretting North America said the BAP certification is further recognition of Skretting's commitment to sustainability. In the past two years Skretting says it has introduced sustainable raw material sourcing policies, a global CO2 reduction target in addition to on-going programs addressing areas of sustainability such as how to further reduce use of fish oil.
For more information on the Skretting announcement you can visit www.skretting.ca.
"Right now, we are providing our customers with a continuous supply of BAP certified salmon," says Clare Backman, Sustainable Programs Director at MHC. "We are delighted that our feed supplier has also achieved BAP certification, as this is a key element of sustainable production that will be welcomed by our valued customers."
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