NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2024 85 Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) explained that Thai Union, a Thailand based company that specializes in seafood, joined the group of ASC certified feed companies. The single-site certification for the company's Mahachai Plant, located in Thailand’s Samut Sakhon province just west of Bangkok, is the first ASC Feed Standard certification in Asia. The feed mill produces feed for seabass, seabream and meagre, tilapia and shrimp. ASC stated that Thai Union undertook a rigorous audit process over several months. The conclusion of the audit established that their processes and performances meet the ASC Feed Standard’s robust environmental and social requirements. Control Union was the independent certifier. “We are delighted that Thai Union has joined our Feed Programme. Their certification – the first feed mill certified in Asia – is another landmark moment of progress for ASC’s Feed Standard as it represents the growing global spread of more environmentally and socially responsible feed production," said Chris Ninnes, ASC CEO. “It is also the first certified mill that produces feed for shrimp. With Asia being a particular global hotspot for shrimp farming, ensuring ASC compliant feed is accessible in the region is a significant step forward in promoting and enabling more responsible shrimp farming practices.” Read more>> Thai Union becomes first company in Asia with ASC’s Feed Standard Certification Biomega appointed Harald Voltersvik Hernæs as its global sourcing director as part of a new strategic position at the international biorefining company. Hernæs moves to Biomega after a 16-year career at Lerøy Seafood Group ASA, a world-leading seafood company based in Norway, Bergen. Starting as a logistics & purchasing co-ordinator, Hernæs worked in various roles at Lerøy Seafood, including as value chain manager and internal sourcing team manager. Commenting on Hernæs’ appointment, CEO of Biomega, Stig Petersen, said: “Today, we welcome Harald into the Biomega team. His depth of knowledge of the aquaculture industry is exceptional and his responsibilities at Biomega will enable him to oversee the entire supply chain from supplier to brand manufacturer. This is key to retaining a transparent and sustainable value chain from farm to fork, helping the company – and those we work in partnership with – to meet our environmental, social and governance goals. We wish him every success in his new role with us.” The company states that Hernæs has joined Biomega during its major growth period, which has seen the company become part of the LIFE CONQUER project, supported by the EU Commission and LIFE program, to sustainably exploit the side stream of the salmon processing industry. Now in its second year, the project is spearheaded by Biomega. The company is working to significantly reduce biowaste and greenhouse gas emissions through the supply chain, while improving water and thermal efficiency through its bio-based process. Read more>> Harald Voltersvik Hernæs joins Biomega Harald Voltersvik Hernæs
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