From now on, the company has the demanding ASC certification at its farming centers, its processing plant and also its feed plant.
In the constant search for the sustainable development of the industry, Antarctic Salmon Ltd. received the certification of Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) for its feed plant, becoming one of the first integrated companies that manages to certify 100% of its production chain under the rigorous ASC standards and that add to the Best Aquaculture Practices standard (BAP). This new achievement materializes with the recent obtaining of the certificate validated by the signing of regulations and inspections Union Control, which will be in force until 21 April 2028, subject to annual audits.
With this new seal, Antarctic Salmon Ltd. closes a virtuous circle de sustainable developmentas it not only certified 100% of its biomass harvested with ASC and BAP 4 Stars in 2024, but now also incorporates the ASC certification for its feed plant.
"This is a great milestone for our company. The ASC certification of the food plant not only reinforces our commitment to sustainability, but also positions us at the vanguardia of the industry, meeting key requirements that will become mandatory from the last quarter of this year", emphasized the technical manager of Antarctic Salmons, Paulo Palacios Achui.
Vision for the future
The Technical Area Deputy Manager, Maxi Lutecke, appreciated that this last achievement reflects the commitment of each of the levels of the company, starting with the directory, management and all the collaborators.
"This type of certification is the result of a great work of all in Antarctic Salmons. By obtaining 100% of the biomass produced in our culture centers in 2024 under the ASC standard and the recent certification of our food plant, it demonstrates the clear approach of the company towards a sustainable industry. This type of standard requires a great effort within the company, focusing mainly on the constant improvement in social, health, environmental, productive, transparency and governance aspects,” he explained.
To close, Maxi Lutecke, who has been one of the company's leaders in certification and sustainability, reiterated his thanks to the different work teams participating in the process: “This milestone belongs to everyone. Behind this certification there is commitment, effort and deep conviction for Make things right.. To each of the collaborators who made it possible: thank you." leadership and vision for the future, consolidating itself as a key player in the transition to more sustainable aquaculture, responsible and aligned with the challenges of the present and tomorrow.
