Petuna Aquaculture Pty. Ltd. has become the world’s first marine farming company to attain Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification for both salmon and trout at the same farm site.
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“We are extremely pleased to achieve BAP certification for our ocean trout. Environmental and social responsibility are key to our business, and adding ocean trout to our already accredited Atlantic salmon demonstrates the continued hard work and dedication our team puts in across every aspect of our business,” said Mark Porter, CEO of Petuna Aquaculture.
“With only about 15 per cent of aquaculture ventures worldwide receiving third-party accreditation, we are proud to have Petuna recognised for our sustainability work in not only one but both our farmed species,” he added.
Petuna is Tasmania’s largest multi-species seafood provider, rearing Atlantic salmon and ocean trout in Macquarie Harbour. The company produces whole fish, fillets and hot- and cold-smoked fish products. It markets its products domestically and in Asia, the United States and the United Arab Emirates. The company’s head office, processing facility and distribution facility are located in East Devonport, Tasmania.
