A Canadian mussel processing plant has become the first to attain Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification.
Norlantic Processors Ltd.’s facility is located in Pleasantview, on Notre Dame Bay in northeast Newfoundland, and attained BAP certification in late November. Along with its processing plant, Norlantic Processors operates three mussel farm sites totalling 728 hectares and is looking at pursuing BAP certification for its mussel farms in the future.
The company produces around 1 million pounds (453,600 kilograms) of blue mussels annually, with plans on increasing production in the coming years. The company’s fresh mussels are marketed to retail and foodservice customers throughout North America under the NPL brand.
“To be the first in any achievement feels very rewarding. Earning BAP certification is a benchmark for the company’s processing plant,” said Terry Mills, president of Norlantic Processors.
