Bakkafrost, the Faroe Islands largest salmon farmer, has achieved GlobalGAP Integrated Farm Assurance Standard.
The standard is a pre-farm gate standard that covers the enitre production process from hatchery through harvest and packing.
With a production estimate for 2012 of about 48,000 metric tons, Bakkafrost incorporates full vertical integration from egg to the sale of whole salmon and value-added products. The company’s portfolio incorporates six hatcheries, 16 sea farms, three harvest/packing operations and two processing plants.
“The internal discipline necessary to manage GlobalGAP compliance across a large group is significant. Bakkafrost’s GlobalG.A.P. IFA V4 Aquaculture certification is testament to the professionalism of their management team and the contribution and commitment of staff at all levels within their salmon farming business,” said Paul Macintyre, aquaculture services director for independent accredited certification body Food Certification International.
“Meeting the requirements of the GlobalG.A.P is in line with Bakkafrost’s strategy to offer our customers healthy and safe quality salmon products from the Faroe Islands,” added Frederik Hansen, Bakkafrost sales manager. “Our operations are based on best practice in relation to quality assurance and traceability, and we are committed to maintaining our farming operations from sustainable raw materials and resources.”
