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Meet us at the Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona
We are excited to announce that ASC will exhibit at the Seafood Expo Global (SEG) in Barcelona on 26-28 April. As the global situation has prevented us from meeting in-person for several years, this will be the first opportunity in a long time to (re)connect with old and new acquaintances, catch up on our programme […]
Fifax becomes the first farm in Finland to achieve ASC certification
Fifax has become the first farm in Finland to achieve ASC certification, for their land-based rainbow trout farm. Fifax’s Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) farm is based in Åland, a group of islands in the Baltic Sea between the company’s two main markets, Finland and Sweden. Though the farm is land-based, Fifax make the most of […]
First for UK consumers as Sainsbury’s offers 100% ASC certified fresh Scottish salmon
Sainsbury’s now offers 100% of its fresh Scottish salmon range as ASC certified – a first for the UK and a big step forward for responsible salmon farming in the country. The move means that UK shoppers who want to buy salmon that is both local and responsibly produced have more choice than ever. When […]
Thank you! ASC Stakeholder Survey respondents
Dear ASC stakeholders, In January and February this year we ran an ASC Stakeholder Survey designed to identify where ASC is doing well, areas where improvements could be made and where future challenges and opportunities lie. Thank you to all those who took the time to provide their feedback. We were struck by the effort […]
Global Shrimp Forum: New annual top-executive meeting and conference announces first meeting
The first ever Global Shrimp Forum will take place on 6-8 September 2022 in Utrecht, the Netherlands, it has been announced today. The Forum is the warm water shrimp industry’s first dedicated annual conference and business meeting, aiming to drive the shrimp industry towards a resilient and sustainable future. The global warm water shrimp production doubled over […]
ASC Statement on Ukraine
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and all its staff are deeply concerned, saddened, and opposed to the tragic situation unfolding in Ukraine as a result of the Russian invasion, and our thoughts are with the Ukrainian people. As an organisation we stand firmly for the respect of not only environmental but also social values. The […]
ASC launches public consultation on new ASC Farm Standard covering all ASC certified species
ASC has launched one of its largest ever public consultations to seek stakeholder feedback on the upcoming ASC Farm Standard, which will enhance the efficiency and accountability of the ASC programme for the benefit of all stakeholders. The development of the Farm Standard represents the biggest overhaul of ASC certification programme since its beginning. The […]
Get Involved! Have your say in the first ever ASC stakeholder survey
The ASC has always been a collaborative organisation, and this has reached a new level with the first-of-its-kind wide-ranging stakeholder survey, launched today (Tuesday 25 January). The aim of the survey is to find out what ASC is doing well, where improvements can be made, and identify future challenges and opportunities. It is part of […]
Dutch turbot farmer first in world to achieve ASC Flatfish certification
Dutch turbot farmer Seafarm has become the first in the world to achieve certification against the rigorous standards of the ASC Flatfish Standard. Based in the province of Zeeland, Seafarm has been producing farmed seafood for decades, and take a ‘whole circle’ approach to farming turbot, from breeding to selling the fish in their on-site […]
Delicious cooking, sharing success stories, and lots of awards: ASC China makes a splash in Shanghai
No country in the world eats more seafood, or farms more seafood, than China. This makes the work of ASC’s dedicated team in the country absolutely vital, and they have been keeping themselves very busy recently celebrating the rapid expansion of responsible farming about Chinese farmers. A recent event highlight this important work. In November […]