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MSC and ASC welcome Lidl to discuss the power of partnerships
The MSC and ASC join leading seafood producers and buyers at the Seafood Futures Forum to discuss how partnerships are driving positive, global change and keeping seafood supplies secure. Brussels – The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) today hosted their annual Seafood Futures Forum at Seafood Expo Global in Brussels. […]
Completion of Standards Review, GSSI Benchmark Process Among Recent Developments at ASC
In only its seventh year of operation, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has experienced steady growth and been recognised as one of the most highly regarded certification schemes in the world. In order to maintain a robust programme and sustain momentum, the ASC has announced two exciting new developments for the organisation. The first updates […]
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council Looks Forward to Seafood Expo Global
Amid a period of continued robust growth, The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is gearing up for another exciting Seafood Expo Global in Brussels from 25 to 27 April. For the second year, the ASC will be exhibiting at a joint stand with the Marine Stewardship Council in Hall 7, Stand 1553. We encourage all attendees […]
Piscifactoria Del Alba is first to achieve ASC certification in Spain
Piscifactoria Del Alba is the first farm to gain ASC certification in Spain. The farm received the certificate after an audit performed by Acoura Marine Limited, which found the company to be in compliance with the ASC Freshwater Trout Standard at each of its three rainbow trout farm sites Alba I, Alba II and Alba […]
First Scandinavian hotel group to offer their guests sustainable seafood
Norwegian owned Nordic Choice Hotel Group, comprised of five hotel chains, has obtained Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for all its hotel restaurants in Norway and Sweden. Guests at Nordic Choice hotels can now enjoy sustainably fished and responsibly farmed seafood at almost 200 locations. “We are delighted to see […]
A Focus on Feed at the ASC Partner Update Meeting
For the fifth consecutive year, the ASC opened the second day of Seafood Expo North America with a partner update meeting. In front of an early morning audience, the ASC spoke directly to those in attendance about the upcoming feed standard and hosted a discussion focused on the importance of sustainable feed to the growing […]
In celebration of International Women”s Day: Michelle Bluhm of Marine Harvest shares her thought on women in seafood
International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) today one in two workers in the seafood industry are women. Women are essential contributors to different sectors of the industry including fisheries, aquaculture, seafood processing and all related services. Women represent 70 […]
The ASC and MSC open public consultation for the joint Seaweed Standard
The MSC and ASC have just launched a second 60-day public consultation on the joint Seaweed standard. Interested parties are invited to view the proposed Seaweed Standard and share their expertise and feedback through an online consultation open until 30 April 2016. The standard will allow certification from both wild harvest and farmed seaweed, regardless […]
Certified pangasius, a great choice
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council is sorry to see that a few retailers have decided to halt sales of pangasius. When farmed responsibly, and according to robust environmental and social criteria as defined in the ASC Pangasius Standard, buyers and consumers can have confidence in their selection of pangasius for their families. All ASC certified seafood […]
2017 ASC Auditor Training Courses
The ASC is glad to announce that the schedule for the 2017 ASC Auditor Training Courses is now public. For a quick overview, please visit our Auditor Training Courses 2017 page. Notes The training dates are fixed, and regardless of the number of registered participants, the courses will be held. If a course has less […]