Global Salmon Initiative Welcomes Sudvet Corp. as New Associate Member

By: Global Salmon Initiative

Global Salmon Initiative (GSI) announced that Sudvet Corp., an animal welfare company headquartered in Los Angeles, California and specializing in botanical and biotechnological solutions for aquaculture, has joined as an Associate Member.

Founded in 2013, Sudvet develops botanical solutions aimed at reducing antibiotics and antiparasitic use in salmon farming. While the company works closely with many of the Chilean producers through its office in Puerto Varas, it is now expanding internationally, establishing offices in Norway, Australia and Scotland.

“Disease pressure and antibiotic use remain some of the most persistent challenges facing the global salmon farming sector, and no single company solves them alone. Sudvet‘s work on natural alternatives is exactly the kind of innovation and contribution that helps build a more resilient industry over the long term. By bringing Sudvet‘s expertise into the GSI network, it strengthens the connection between producers and the technical partners solving these hard problems so we can make progress at an accelerated pace,” said Sophie Ryan, CEO GSI.

“GSI is the only organization connecting the global sector on critical industry issues covering sustainability, fish health and welfare, and innovation. For us, especially as we look to expand, being part of a group that is committed to a long-term vision and to strengthening the sector’s sustainability is right where we want to be. At the table, working together to shape a more resilient industry,” added Marcela Delgado, CEO Sudvet.

Sudvet join’s GSI’s network of Associate Members, which brings together suppliers alongside its farming members, to help accelerate advancements in the sector’s sustainability performance.

About GSI

Global Salmon Initiative (GSI) is a leadership initiative established in 2013 by global salmon farming CEOs focused on making significant progress on industry sustainability. Today, GSI comprises 17 companies that are fully committed to realizing a shared goal of providing a highly sustainable source of healthy food to feed a growing global population, whilst minimizing our environmental footprint, and continuing to improve our social contributions.

GSI member companies are Australis Seafoods S.A.; Blumar; Cermaq; Salmones Camanchaca SA; Empresas AquaChile; Grieg Seafood ASA, Multi X Foods S.A.; Salmones Austral; Salmones Aysen; Tassal; and Ventisqueros. GSI companies have a presence in Australia, Canada, Chile, and Norway.

GSI also has a number of supply chain Associate Members in both the pharmaceutical and feed industries, including: BioMar; Cargill; Merck, Sharpe and Dohme (MSD) Animal Health; PHARMAQ; Salmofood; and Skretting. For further information on GSI, please visit or contact us at: www.globalsalmoninitiative.org