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Two Thirds of Seafood Consumers Call For “Radical or Significant” Change to Feed Growing Population
A major survey of seafood consumers across seven countries in Europe, Asia, and North America has found widespread concern about the environmental and social impacts of food, with two thirds (63%) calling for “radical” or “significant” change to feed the world’s growing population. The survey of over 7,000 seafood consumers in Germany, France, The Netherlands, […]
New Collaboration Helps Small Scale Farmers Adopt More Responsible Practices
Three of the leading organisations in responsible aquaculture have teamed up to help farmers adopt more responsible practices, simplify choices for retailers and consumers, and make better use of their industry data and knowledge. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP), and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Programme, have embarked on the […]
ASC strengthens teams in German speaking areas and Programme Assurance
ASC has expanded its team working in the important markets of Germany, Austria and Switzerland, while also strengthening its Programme Assurance team with two new members. In the German, Austrian and Swiss (DACH) region, Dennis Wittmann will take care of the concerns of partner companies and ASC supporters as Outreach Manager. Anna Nau will be […]
Sweden’s First Fully Certified Sushi Chain Opens
Sweden’s first sushi chain to be fully ASC and MSC certified has opened this month, with four locations in southern Sweden offering only responsibly and sustainably sourced seafood. Reko Sushi and Bowls opened with a fully certified menu on January 2 – perfect timing for anyone with New Year’s Resolution to ensure more of the […]
ASC Festive Opening Times
ASC Festive Opening Times Season’s greetings, As we approach the festive season we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support in moving the aquaculture sector towards environmental and social responsibility. Over the holiday period, the ASC office is closed from Wednesday 25 December 2019 until Thursday 2 January 2020. We […]
As UN Climate Change Conference Continues, Here’s How Aquaculture Can Make a Difference
Representatives of the worlds’ governments have been gathering this month in Spain for what is known as COP25 – the United Nations Climate Change Conference. But what does this involve? What will be discussed? And how can aquaculture play a role in tackling the climate crisis? What is COP25? It is the 25th annual UN […]
It’s World Soil Day – Why is Soil Important and How Can Aquaculture Help?
Did you know December 5 is UN World Soil Day? If your reaction to that is “why is soil so important, and what does that have to do with aquaculture?” well, you have come to the right place! Read on to find out how responsible aquaculture can reduce the pressure on soil, our upcoming Feed […]
Extreme Weather a Major Cause of ‘Ghost Gear’ from Aquaculture According to New ASC White Paper
A new white paper from the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) published on 28 November has determined that extreme weather is currently one of the major causes of plastic ‘ghost gear’ from fish farms entering oceans and rivers, and warns that the increasing “frequency and severity” of tropical storms due to climate change could exacerbate the […]
New Collaboration Encourages Responsible Development of Yellow Sea Region
This year’s China Fisheries & Seafood Expo, held in Qingdao, saw the launch of an ambitious new initiative supported by ASC to help contribute to the responsible development of the Yellow Sea region. The Yellow Sea Responsible Mariculture (YSRM) Initiative is made up of 31 seafood producers, processors, and distributors. The YSRM members aim to […]
Korean Seaweed Farm Becomes First of its Kind to Achieve ASC-MSC Certification
A farm cultivating seaweed at sea in the Republic of Korea has become the first of its kind to be certified against the ASC-MSC Seaweed Standard. The farm is operated by Gijang Sustainable Seaweed Network, based in Gijang County in the Republic of Korea. The farm cultivates wakame (Undaria pinnatifida) at sea, which is dried […]