NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2023 87 Salmon farmers rank top on sustainability index The Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance shared an assessment of the Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index, released in November, noting that farm-raised salmon received the top marks for environmental, social, and governance performance. According to the alliance, the independent Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index, released in November, recognises farmed-raised salmon producers as global sustainable food leaders. By all indicators, salmon farming is the most environmentally efficient large-scale animal production on the planet: lowest fresh water use, lowest carbon emissions, smallest environmental footprint. The Coller FAIRR Index is the world’s only comprehensive assessment of publicly-traded animal protein producers on critical environmental, social and governance issues. Seven of the top ten companies are salmon farming companies, and the top and third positions are held by Mowi and Grieg Seafood, both of which have operations on both coasts of Canada. Canada’s two other major salmon producers, Cermaq and Cooke Aquaculture, are privately held companies and not included in this index, but they are globally recognised in other leading sustainability indices. "Canadian salmon farming companies are dedicated to a healthy planet and a healthy future for all people," said Timothy Kennedy, President & CEO, Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance. "We are proud to see this reflected in the global ranking of salmon producers among the most sustainable protein producers on earth. Canadian salmon farmers intend to lead in sustainability for years to come, and we have ambitious performance targets set out in our National Salmon Farming Commitments that will propel us towards our goal of becoming the world's best producers of farm-raised salmon." Read more>> BioZyme® Inc., announced the hiring of Jason Bow, El Reno, Oklahoma, as its newest area sales manager. Bow will represent BioZyme across his native Oklahoma to work with the company's dealer network, promote the BioZyme product lines and brands and collaborate with dealers and customers to further educate them about animal health and nutrition. Bow has an extensive agricultural and sales background, having previously worked in ag sales for more than a decade. He also taught high school agriculture for eight years. He is an alumnus of Oklahoma State University with a degree in Agriculture Education and Animal Science. He was a member of the OSU meats judging team. He and his wife, April, enjoy judging livestock shows together. They have four children who also show livestock, and he couldn’t be prouder. “We are glad to have Jason on our team. He brings a wealth of experience across all segments of the livestock business. Additionally, he is well connected in the industry and will be able to work well with both the dealers and end users across Oklahoma,” said John Jeffrey, BioZyme Senior Manager of National Sales. Read more>> BioZyme appoints Jason Bow as area sales manager Jason Bow
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