June 15, 2026
 

ADM's Bern Aqua becomes first BAP-certified feed producer in Belgium

Certification of Bern Aqua's Olen feed mill reinforces its position in responsible aquaculture and early life-stage feed solutions for fish and shrimp producers worldwide.

Bern Aqua, an ADM group company and a leading supplier of hatchery and nursery feeds for fish and shrimp, has become Belgium's first Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP)-certified producer with the certification of its Olen feed mill.

The milestone reflects growing industry demand for greater traceability, responsible sourcing and third-party certified feed production across the global aquaculture value chain, and underscores ADM's continued investment in aquaculture, where Bern Aqua plays a key role in delivering early life-stage nutrition solutions for more sustainable seafood production.

Bern Aqua supplies feed for hatcheries and nursery farms in more than 50 countries, applying advances in nutritional science across its manufacturing processes and products. With almost 25 years of experience in the aquaculture industry, the company has developed expertise in advanced nutrition and environmental solutions for the early life stages of fish and shrimp. Through innovative feed technologies such as cold extrusion, which preserves the nutritional value of ingredients, Bern Aqua produces aquafeed pellets ranging from 5µm to 3mm, tailored to the specific nutritional requirements of aquatic species. The company also prioritises sourcing ingredients from certified, sustainably managed sources, enhancing supply chain traceability and supporting responsible aquaculture production.

"We are incredibly proud of this certification, which marks an important step forward in our mission to deliver superior nutrition solutions for the early stages of fish and shrimp life," said Sam Valgaeren, Plant Manager. "This achievement, as with our organic certification and other accreditations, demonstrates how Bern Aqua is well-positioned to continue driving progress and enhancing our competitive edge in the field of early life nutrition."

"We congratulate ADM's Bern Aqua facility for becoming the first BAP-certified producer in Belgium, an important milestone for responsible aquaculture in the region," said Sébastien Metz, Market Development Team, Global Seafood Alliance. "Feed plays a critical role in the aquaculture supply chain, and this achievement reflects their leadership in creating a more responsible future for global seafood production."

Best Aquaculture Practices is the only third-party aquaculture certification programme that encompasses the entire production chain, including the processing plant, farm, hatchery and feed mill. BAP certification provides assurance to buyers that 100% of the aquafeed production from a recognised feed mill meets the standard for responsible aquaculture.

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