Family-owned salmon producer Hiddenfjord has become the first company in the Faroe Islands to attain Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) four-star certification, the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has confirmed.
Completing certification of its hatchery Futaklettur at the end of February was the final step to all Hiddenfjord facilities achieving BAP certification. As feed is sourced from BAP-certified mills of Skretting and Havsbrún, the company now has the maximum BAP star designation and use of the four-star logo.
Hiddenfjord’s range includes fresh whole salmon, fresh salmon fillets, frozen vacuum-packed fillets and frozen salmon heads, backbones and offcuts. The company does not use any antibiotics or hormones in its farming practices.
“In our interactions with business partners, the BAP accreditation emerges as a marker of excellence, epitomizing our dedication to premium salmon production,” Hiddenfjord Sales Director Óli Hansen said. “Attaining our fourth star is not merely an accomplishment but a testament to our relentless pursuit of premium quality and sustainability. We look forward to sharing its implications with our customers, ensuring they benefit from our commitment to sustainable salmon farming.”
“It’s been an impressive journey for Hiddenfjord to certify their whole production chain,” GSA Director of Market Development – Europe Iain Shone said. “They committed to four-star from the outset, put a huge amount of work into this project and I know the whole team is really proud of their achievement. Well done!”
