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Transforming Aquaculture: ASC releases its first Annual Report
With the first Annual Report “Transforming Aquaculture”, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) looks back on 2021 and reflects on the 10 years since the first aquaculture farm achieved ASC certification. In 2021, ASC’s efforts resulted in continued programme growth with activities dedicated to improving the accessibility of ASC certification, maintaining presence in existing markets and […]
Sainsbury’s & Mowi Consumer Products win Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) UK Awards 2022
For the second year in a row, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) joined the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) in its annual UK Awards, which this year took place in Scotland, with the aim of recognising the efforts made to deliver responsible seafood to UK customers. Sainsbury’s was recognised as the ASC UK Retailer of the […]
Seafood Legacy signs MOU with ASC in a step towards a more responsible Japanese seafood industry
Tokyo-based social and environmental organisation Seafood Legacy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC). Being one of the largest seafood markets in the world, Japan’s commitment to sourcing responsible aquaculture seafood is key to a more sustainable global seafood market. “We recognize that the aquaculture industry has a vital […]
ASC releases new version of its Salmon Standard (v 1.4)
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has updated its Salmon Standard and published version 1.4, following a rigorous science-based review process. The revision, which has a specific scope on sea lice management, will lead to more robustness in sampling and monitoring and immediate remedy action when needed. This is part of ASC’s commitment to ensure farms […]
ASC launches public consultation on Fish Health and Welfare and Benthic Impacts in ASC Farm Standard
From September 1 to October 31, 2022, ASC is running a public consultation to refine proposals for two major topics in the upcoming ASC Farm Standard, Fish Health and Welfare and Benthic Impacts. The consultation specifically aims to collect feedback on the practical impact and auditability of the suggested requirements from producers, primary processors, and […]
Cheers to Regal Springs: Happy 10th anniversary to the world’s first ASC certified fish farm
Ten years ago on this very day, the first fish farm in the world earned ASC certification – Regal Springs’ Lake Toba tilapia farm in Sumatra, Indonesia. In the decade since, more than 1,700 aquaculture farms around the world have met the ASC standard to become ASC certified. That currently represents nearly 2.5 million tonnes […]
Most comprehensive ASC consumer research to date highlights potential of seafood to be sustainable source of protein
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has completed its most comprehensive consumer research to date, interviewing more than 12,000 consumers in 12 different countries about their perception and consumption of seafood. Here is what we found out: Health: the #1 reason for buying seafood In all 12 markets, health is the primary driver for consumers buying […]
ASC launches new documents to strengthen farm audits and operationalise the new Feed Standard
ASC has today, 14th July 2022, released revised Certification and Accreditation Requirements (CAR) and Certification Requirements for Unit of Certification (RUoC) for the ASC Farm Standards, and new CAR and RUoC documents for the Feed Standard. These four documents are important in helping ASC to operationalise the standards and define the processes necessary to audit […]
“The Road to Sustainable Aquaculture”: ASC’s side event at the UN Ocean Conference and evaluation of its performance against the SDGs
As part of the UN Ocean Conference 2022 in Lisbon, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) in collaboration with the Blue Food Partnership (a platform of the World Economic Forum led by Friends of Ocean Action) and the Certification and Ratings Collaboration hosted a side event on ‘The Road to Sustainable Aquaculture’ on 28th June. The […]
ASC summer “Shrimp Summit” will unite farmers, retailers and suppliers around certified shrimp production
ASC to host inaugural summer “Shrimp Summit” This July 12-13, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) of North America will host a first-of-its-kind seminar in Guayaquil, Ecuador – a booming region for global farmed shrimp production. Currently, Ecuador is the world’s number one producer and exporter of whiteleg shrimp, also known as Pacific white shrimp. In […]