Peter Carpenter | Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification manager for the Global Aquaculture Alliance ◊ With 30 years of seafood industry experience under his belt, Peter Carpenter is coming to the Global Aquaculture Alliance, where he will serve as the new certification manager for its Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) program. Carpenter most recently worked for Aqua Star, where he was the director of quality assurance and sustainability from 2007 to 2012, and then a consultant from 2012 to 2015. Fishery Products International in Danvers, SeaWise and National Sea Products (now High Liner Foods) also had Carpenter on staff during his storied career.
“We are pleased to have Peter join our team of talented women and men at the GAA as we continue our advocacy for sustainable and responsible aquaculture,” said GAA Executive Director Wally Stevens. “His extensive experience in all aspects of the seafood industry will serve us well.”
“I’m looking forward to this fantastic opportunity with the GAA family, and more specifically to help the BAP team achieve new heights with regards to servicing our participating facilities,” remarked Carpenter on the opportunity. “I feel a great sense of pride knowing that I will be able to help carry the torch in promoting responsible aquaculture worldwide.”
Career Highlights: Director of Quality Assurance and Sustainability for Aqua Star; Positions held at Fishery Products International in Danvers, SeaWise and National Sea Products (now High Liner Foods).
More Information: http://www.seafoodsource.com/news/aquaculture/gaa-hires-new-bap-certification-manager
