Bern Aqua, an ADM group company and supplier of hatchery and nursery feeds for fish and shrimp, has become the first aquaculture feed producer in Belgium to achieve Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification.
The certification was awarded to the company’s feed mill in Olen and marks a significant milestone for both Bern Aqua and the wider Belgian aquaculture sector. The achievement reflects growing global demand for greater traceability, responsible sourcing and independently certified feed production across the aquaculture sector.
“We congratulate ADM’s Bern Aqua facility for becoming the first BAP-certified producer in Belgium, an important milestone for responsible aquaculture in the region,” said Sébastien Metz, from the Market Development Team at the Global Seafood Alliance.
“Feed plays a critical role in the aquaculture supply chain, and this achievement reflects their leadership in creating a more responsible future for global seafood production.”
Bern Aqua supplies hatchery and nursery feeds to customers in more than 50 countries and has built a reputation for advanced nutrition and environmental solutions during the critical early stages of fish and shrimp development.
The company produces aquafeed pellets ranging from 5µm to 3mm and utilizes innovative technologies, including cold-extruded feed production, which helps preserve the nutritional value of ingredients.
The company also places a strong emphasis on sourcing ingredients from certified and sustainably managed sources, supporting improved traceability and responsible aquaculture practices worldwide.
“We are incredibly proud of this certification, which marks an important step forward in our mission to deliver superior nutrition solutions for the early stages of fish and shrimp life,” said Sam Valgaeren, plant manager at Bern Aqua.
“This achievement, as with our organic certification and other accreditations, demonstrates how Bern Aqua is well-positioned to continue driving progress and enhancing our competitive edge in the field of early life nutrition.”
