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Largest chain of sushi restaurants in the Nordic region becomes first to serve ASC certified sushi in Sweden
The Swedish chain Sushi Yama has become the first sushi restaurant in the Nordic region to achieve ASC certification. The restaurant chain attained Chain of Custody certificate following a rigorous assessment by the independent certifier Kiwa Sverige. “Sushi Yama is proud to gain our ASC certificate. We are committed to serving seafood that has been […]
ASC urges the public to have their say on draft London Food Strategy
As part of his pledge to do everything in his power to help improve food in the city, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has released a draft London Food Strategy. The plan, released in May of this year, is currently out for public consultation and aims to put good food at the heart of London’s […]
Sales of ASC-certified products in the Netherlands rise by a third to 200 million euros
Total sales of ASC-certified products in Dutch supermarkets increased by a third in 2017 as shoppers continue to embrace responsibly sourced seafood. Analysis by research agency IRI found that sales of ASC-certified seafood in supermarkets was over 200 million euros in 2017 – a 33 percent increase on 2016. That’s 50 million euros more being […]
ASC statement regarding sea lice issue in Clayoquot Sound, Canada
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) always welcomes input from stakeholders aiming to help improve ASC’s standards and certification processes. Consultation, transparency and independence are central to ASC’s values and our dedication to maintaining the leading social and environmental standards for aquaculture. To ensure our programme remains effective and meaningful, we are committed to continual review of […]
ASC Releases Results of First Farmer’s Survey
As the global aquaculture industry continues to expand rapidly to meet a growing demand for protein, so the need for responsible environmental and social certification becomes ever more important. The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is an important part of the picture. ASC aims to become the leading certification and labelling programme for responsibly farmed seafood, […]
Bonjour, it’s Think Fish Week in France!
Today is the launch of La Semaine de la Pêche Responsable, a week-long campaign to encourage French consumers to make an informed choice for certified responsibly farmed and sustainably caught seafood. The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has joined forces with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for the second year on the annual campaign that highlights how choosing ASC and […]
Japanese town celebrates unique commitment to ASC and FSC certification
Minamisanriku Town, Miyagi Prefecture in northern Japan has achieved an unusual distinction. During an event held at the town hall, city officials announced that the town has earned certifications for both the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The accomplishment was the focus of the Symposium on International Certifications that took […]
ASC’s Seriola programme gains industry footing
Kurose Suisan and Global Ocean Works are First Farms Certified to Seriola Standard The Japanese farms Kurose Suisan and Global Ocean Works have become the first Seriola producers in the world to earn certifications under the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Seriola and Cobia Standard for responsible aquaculture. The Standard, which establishes strict environmental and social […]
First cobia farm becomes ASC certified
The Open Blue farm in Panama has become the first cobia producer in the world certified to the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) standard. To attain certification, the farm was assessed by an independent auditor against a set of robust requirements stipulated by the ASC Seriola and Cobia Standard. “I would like to extend my congratulations […]
Strong growth of labelled products brings certified seafood to the forefront in the Netherlands
A Dutch consumer survey has revealed that the consumption of certified products is continuing to gain mainstream popularity in the Netherlands. The ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) logo accounted for the largest growth out of the nine labels* included in the survey, with a 78 per cent increase in spend on ASC-labelled products from 58 million […]