There is no responsible seafood farming without responsible feed. The ASC Feed Standard represents a pivotal step towards greater sustainability and responsibility in aquaculture, and in 2023, Skretting became one of the first feed companies to enter the certification process.
The ASC Feed Standard:
Alongside Skretting, numerous other feed companies have already undertaken the rigorous audit process. From their experiences, we have seen some consistent challenges, as well as opportunities for further strengthening the Standard’s positive impact. It’s clear that traceability of ingredients continues to be a major challenge for companies undertaking due diligence across their supply chains. While technology can help here, it requires collaboration across the supply chain to share information necessary to assess risk.
Collaboration is also needed to support the transition to better practices at the fishery and farm level. FIPs cannot adhere to their timelines – and deforestation/ conversion target dates will not be met without feed companies and other supply chain actors working together to provide funding, create market demand and take accountability.
While navigating the ASC Feed Standard presents challenges, it also offers invaluable opportunities for Skretting and other feed companies to drive positive environmental and social change, enhance competitiveness and demonstrate leadership in more sustainable aquafeed production. Certification serves as a powerful differentiator in the market.
Skretting is in the leading pack of trailblazers who have embraced this revolutionary approach, with operations in Chile obtaining ASC Feed Standard certification in January 2024 – and more in progress globally.
As worldwide demand for farmed seafood continues to grow, it is vital that the entire aquaculture supply chain transforms towards more environmental and social responsibility – the ASC Feed Standard is a significant step in the right direction.
Skretting Chile became the first salmon feed mill in the world to obtain ASC Feed certification
The milestone was reached one year before the deadline established by the ASC and reinforces our company’s commitment to supporting Chilean salmon producers. This demanding standard considers productive, environmental and social factors and guarantees the transparency of all our processes, visualising through public documents the progress that the company is making towards the sustainability of the aquaculture industry.
Much of the work was based on the origin of the ingredients and on being able to determine which ones are eligible. In addition, this certification has a social component that requires a policy of permanent linkage with our neighbouring communities.
"We are very proud of having been the first to reach this milestone. It was a tremendous teamwork that required the commitment from all areas of the company, and we are willing to share our experience with the other Skretting business units." (Juan Manuel Leiva,Quality Assurance Manager Skretting Chile)