Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has named BioMar UK the first ASC certified feed production facility the United Kingdom.
This certification for its Grangemouth facility – which produces feed for salmon and trout – marks a significant milestone for BioMar but also for the progress of the entire U.K. farmed seafood industry toward more responsible practices. Salmon and freshwater trout farms in the region and beyond are now able to obtain ASC-compliant feed from BioMar UK.
BioMar UK is in the leading pack of European feed producers that are transforming feed supply chains toward greater responsibility. It is only the second feed production facility to attain ASC Feed certification in Europe and will play a pivotal role in ensuring more responsible production of feed for the Scottish farmed salmon industry, where transparency, responsibility and traceability are increasingly important.
“This milestone highlights our commitment to leading the charge in responsible aquaculture practices,” said Rob Wilson, BioMar UK business unit director. “By providing ASC-compliant feed, we are not only supporting local salmon and trout farmers but also helping to ensure that the U.K. aquaculture industry continues to meet the growing demand for ethical and transparent seafood production.”
This news about its U.K. operations adds to BioMar Group’s growing list of ASC-certified production sites globally, with its recent ASC feed certification in Ecuador. BioMar’s facility in Ecuador is certified to produce ASC-compliant feed and is playing a role in helping shrimp farmers in the region to meet the growing demand for more ethical seafood.