ASC feed certification granted to BioMar Ecuador

BioMar Ecuador has achieved a significant milestone in the awarding of ASC’s Feed Certification – an industry benchmark for feed production.

Announced this morning, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has awarded BioMar Ecuador with its coveted Feed Certification, signalling that the feed company meets the award’s rigorous social and environmental standards.

“Our ASC Feed Standard establishes an essential and unique benchmark for feed production and BioMar’s certification in Ecuador is a welcome development towards greater transparency, traceability and impact measurement in the feed industry. We congratulate them on this achievement and their ongoing commitment to more responsible feed,” said ASC chief executive Chris Ninnes, in a press release.

Located in Guayaquil, BioMar’s Ecuador facility is dedicated to producing high-quality shrimp feed. Achieving ASC Feed certification is a key part of BioMar’s broader strategy of sustainable innovation and strengthens their role as a trusted provider of ASC compliant feed. Ecuadorian shrimp farmers wanting to use a well-known certification as a competitive edge in global markets – where transparency, responsibility, and traceability are increasingly important – are now able to obtain ASC compliant feed from BioMar.

“Our goal is to provide shrimp farmers with the tools they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry. With this certification, our customers can be confident that they are using feed that meets the highest global standards for sustainability, helping them to secure their position in a fast-growing market,” said Henrik Aarestrup, Vice President for Latin America, Shrimp and Hatchery at BioMar.

“For us, this certification goes beyond meeting a standard. It’s part of our broader commitment to supporting the entire shrimp aquaculture value chain. By investing in innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, we aim to help farmers achieve long-term success while ensuring that seafood production is ethical, transparent, and sustainable,” he added.

ASC certified farms have until October 2025 to ensure their feed supply is ASC compliant. The use of ASC compliant feed is necessary for ASC certified farms to continue meeting the ASC Farm Standard and retain their certification.

(Source: https://vietfishmagazine.com/)